At Forte and Tablada, Inc., we pride ourselves on a dedicated staff of talented, creative and energetic individuals who operate at the highest level of professionalism while consistently producing innovative and economical solutions for our clients and their projects. We are proud to have been honored by Baton Rouge Business Report's Best Places to Work in Baton Rouge!

We are seeking a Structural Engineer (PE) to support our growing Development & Industrial team. This is a hands-on, production-focused role responsible for delivering structural design across commercial and industrial projects while helping expand team capacity.

Why Join Us?

• Immediate impact on a high-demand, growing team
• Exposure to diverse development and industrial projects
• Opportunity for client interaction, ownership, and career growth
• Competive salary, benefit offerings, and much more!

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Key Responsibilities include:

• Perform structural design and analysis for building and industrial structures
• Lead design production and execution across multiple active projects
• Prepare and review calculations, specifications, and construction documents
• Coordinate with civil teams and other disciplines
• Conduct QA/QC reviews to ensure quality and code compliance
• Support construction administration (shop drawings, RFIs, site visits)
• Assist with proposals and client coordination
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development
• Manage schedules and budgets to meet project deadlines

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (ABET-accredited)
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license required (Louisiana or ability to obtain)
• 6 years of experience in structural design (commercial, building, or industrial)
• Strong background in hands-on design and project production
• Proficiency in structural analysis software (RAM, RISA, STAAD, or similar)
• Experience with Revit; working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred:

• Industrial or heavy manufacturing project experience
• Client-facing experience
• Ability to mentor or grow into leadership responsibilities
• Ability to obtain required safety certifications (BOP, TWIC, site-specific).

What Success Looks Like:

• Quickly contributes to structural design production and delivery
• Helps increase team capacity and reduce workload bottlenecks
• Becomes a trusted technical and project contributor