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Senior Structural Engineer | Fairfax, VA

IMEG Consultants Corp.
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/22/2026

IMEG is hiring a Senior Structural Engineer in Fairfax, VA, to lead large and highly complex structural projects with minimal support from senior staff. In this role, you will provide project direction, engineering solutions, and client guidance while leading project management efforts for structural systems in buildings and other structures, with a focus on Data Center and Industrial projects locally and nationwide. You'll also work within project budgets, mentor team members, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.

Principal Responsibilities

  • Coordinate, oversee, and manage structural projects ranging in size and complexity
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for project teams and clients
  • Collaborate with business development staff, Project Executives, Client Executives, and Market Directors/Leaders during early project opportunity stages
  • Assist with design scopes of work, fee calculations, proposal development, and contract reviews
  • Create project schedules and establish milestone and deadline targets
  • Prepare monthly billings, submit financial information to Accounting, and update billing projections and estimated completion percentages
  • Ensure design work aligns with owner requirements, IMEG standards, and code requirements
  • Coordinate design staff scheduling through all phases of design and construction, and lead progress meetings with documentation
  • Respond to client and construction concerns, manage change orders, and obtain appropriate approvals
  • Train, mentor, and motivate staff while building, maintaining, and developing client relationships

Required Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering, or equivalent, required
  • Master's Degree (MS) in Structural Engineering preferred
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License required
  • 10 years of experience minimum required, 12 preferred, in the building design consulting industry
  • Demonstrated leadership traits in the Project Management career path
  • Adept in the technical aspects of one's discipline
  • Mastery of technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles in mechanics and materials, load paths, design techniques, design standards including steel, concrete, wood, masonry, and concepts involved in structural systems of buildings and structures
  • Ability to mentor, train, motivate, and lead others
  • Ability to perform final quality control check in their area of expertise
  • Ability to sell work and develop client relationships
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and demonstrate effective team building skills
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Eagerness to adapt to new challenges
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to travel up to 20% with occasional overnight stays

Why Join Us

IMEG puts people first-with a strong focus on career growth, work-life balance, and meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we offer the resources of a national design leader with the close-knit culture of a local office. You'll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to innovative, sustainable projects, and shape the communities we serve. Join a team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly matters.
At IMEG, you'll join a structural team known for delivering safe, efficient solutions across complex project types and market sectors.

Structural Team Highlights

  • IMEG's structural team is nearly 400 professionals strong
  • The team delivers safe, efficient structural solutions that achieve project goals, even amid complexity
  • Experience spans multiple market sectors and project types, from new high-rise construction to adaptive reuse of historic structures
  • Services include foundational design and framing systems, seismic engineering, facade support, and long-span specialty structures
  • The team leverages state-of-the-art analysis tools and close collaboration with architects and builders to solve schedule, cost, and complexity challenges

Locations available:

Fairfax, VA

Apply today and help lead impactful structural solutions for critical Data Center and Industrial projects across the communities we serve.

Salary Range: $120,000-$145,000. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG Corp. provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws. Additional information regarding employee benefits may be found on our company website at www.imegcorp.com.

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IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees' futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/.

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard torace, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information(including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions includinglactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran'sstatus, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibitsdiscrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws andregulations.

All applicants have the right to request access, correction, and deletion of their personal information from our system. In order to make a request, please email careers@imegcorp.com.


IMEG Corp. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, veteran’s status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

 

Salary : $120,000 - $145,000

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