What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineer PE position at Goodwin Recruiting?
Bring your expertise to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team where your designs will directly shape communities through innovative infrastructure and building projects. This role offers variety, impact, and the chance to mentor others while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
Structural Engineer PE Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive compensation based on qualifications and performance profit-sharing bonuses
- Paid professional registration and licensing fees training and education assistance
- Flexible schedules, including a 4-day work week option (4 ten-hour days or WFH Fridays)
Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Company-paid health plan with optional coverage upgrades FSA, dental & vision
- Life & disability insurance
- 5% 401(k) match
- Health club reimbursement
- Costco reimbursement
- Paid holidays and generous PTO
Structural Engineer PE Requirements
- PE license (SE a plus)
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering & 5 years post-graduate structural engineering experience
- Proficiency with wood, steel, concrete & masonry systems
- Strong knowledge of building codes & value engineering
- Skilled in Microsoft 365, Bluebeam, Revit, and structural design software (Enercalc, RISA, Simpson, Woodworks preferred)
- Ability to lead projects, mentor junior staff, and manage priorities independently
- Occasional travel required for client site visits and meetings
Structural Engineer PE Preferred Skills
- SE designation or eligibility
- Experience mentoring engineers
- Familiarity with storm/sewer drainage, water piping, erosion control, and pavement/concrete design systems
Structural Engineer PE Key Responsibilities
- Lead structural design staff through design and construction phases
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to guide the development and execution of structural concepts and systems, while overseeing the design and delivery of drawings and specifications
- Develop and review structural concepts, drawings, and specifications
- Use engineering software to calculate gravity, lateral, and foundation loads
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, public agencies, and vendors
- Conduct site visits and attend client meetings (occasional travel required)
- Provide timely responses to contractors during construction
- Ensure designs meet internal quality standards