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Senior Structural Engineer

Keen Project Solutions, LLC
Ankeny, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2026
Role Definition

A Sr. Structural Engineer must have a strong structural design background, lead team members on structural engineering projects, and be a licensed SE or PE. A Sr. Structural Engineer will be able to use creativity to make drawings and specifications. They will perform calculations with accuracy, write evaluations and reports, and participate in job site observations. A Sr. Structural Engineer will have the ability to accurately and efficiently design structural steel, concrete, and foundations for ag and industrial projects using hand calculations and a variety of design software. They will have 15 years of relevant structural engineering experience and have the ability and willingness to teach and mentor others. This role profile is subject to change at any time.

PROTECT PEOPLE

  • Safety comes first in everything I do
  • I protect our seat at the table by doing my best work
  • I develop myself and others
  • I put the needs of the Company and others above my own
  • I represent myself and the Company professionally at all times

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS

  • I respect people
  • I have a positive attitude
  • I collaborate and build healthy external relationships
  • I collaborate and build healthy internal relationships
  • I engage in healthy conflict
  • I act with honesty, integrity, and ethics
  • I avoid dramatic and toxic behavior

FOCUS ON END GOALS

  • I focus my efforts on providing value-added work to the customer; “work in the business”
  • I start with the end in mind
  • I honor our process
  • I act with the greater good of the company and the team in mind
  • I embrace the EOS process and take the appropriate amount of time to "work on the business"
  • I respect Company resources

DRIVE INNOVATION

  • I offer 2 Second Lean improvements
  • I act with a continuous improvement mindset; low tech or high tech
  • I think differently to create value and solve problems

Top 5 Role Responsibilites

  • Lead, Manage, and Accountability
  • Communicate effectively to establish, lead, and contribute to internal/external engineering/design teams.
  • Maintain clear, consistent communication with the team and customers via all channels.
  • Develop engineering teams for effective design, issue resolution, problem-solving, and accurate plans; provide cross-department support as needed.
  • Teach and mentor team members.
  • Proposals & Pre-Design
  • Establish and manage structural scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Collaborate with internal/external partners, engineers, and professionals to define project technical parameters, develop conceptual design, and scope.
  • Provide input on critical path schedules for design/procurement phases, factoring in resources and hand-offs for procurement, fabrication, and construction.
  • Estimate time and cost for structural engineering work.
  • Assist in developing cost estimates across project stages.
  • Work with partners to pre-plan, identify constraints, and manage design risks.
  • Lead Structural Design
  • Research and ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal codes, permits, and standards using internal/external expertise.
  • Prepare and execute design services to meet client expectations for clarity, timeliness, quality, completeness, and efficiency.
  • Integrate new technology and/or environmentally friendly practices into processes.
  • Critique designs for safety, manufacturability, constructability, failures, usage, functionality, and efficiency.
  • Serve as the Engineer of record on assigned projects.
  • Lead structural design on projects, make recommendations/decisions, and oversee quality of drawings, specs, reports, and docs.
  • Analyze issues via data, field work, experiments, and team dialog to improve designs and cut warranty callbacks.
  • Contribute to design efforts of all project parties (owners, engineers, architects, consultants, contractors, PM staff).
  • Ensure safety for personnel, customers, operators, subs, and public in designs per OSHA, MSHA, IBC, IFC, NFPA, and other regs.
  • Strong oral/written communication skills; comfortable presenting designs to owners.
  • Procurement & Construction Admin
  • Optimize resource use and ensure cost-effective procurement per contracts and budgets.
  • Conduct site observations and report deficiencies, non-conformance, safety/quality issues, and improvements to senior PM.
  • Oversee and review shop drawings for conformance with construction documents.
  • Comply with project risk programs (contracts, insurance, bonding, owner/regs); identify, investigate, and propose risk solutions.
  • Client Relations & Business Development
  • Participate in business development and customer service via professional representation and interactions with customers, partners, suppliers, and industry contacts.
  • Build and maintain long-term client relationships based on performance and trust.

Education And Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in architectural or civil engineering with structural emphasis.
  • Licensed PE or SE required, P. Eng in Canada a plus.
  • 15 years of structural engineering experience in design/modification/evaluation of building/equipment structures for industrial/commercial projects.
  • Experience in structural design with steel/concrete for ag/industrial projects; deep/specialty foundations a plus.
  • Preferred experience with Revit, 3D software (Navisworks/Recap), RISA, and Microsoft Office.
  • Travel up to 15% or as needed (air/ground).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly
  • Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talking.
  • Frequently requires standing, fine dexterity, sitting, and handling; typical of office work.
  • Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
  • Must be able to position one-self to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, attics, and tunnels.
  • Must be able to respond quickly to sounds.
  • Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
  • Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations.
  • Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day.
  • Must be able to work in cold/hot environments and on concrete floors.
  • Occasionally requires walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching.
  • Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talking.
  • Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.
  • Must be able to stand for extended durations.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

Keen Project Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.

Benefits and additional Company Information is located on the career section of our website. https://thinkdifferentthinkkeen.com/careers

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