What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Project Engineer position at SLATE Design Group?
SLATE Design Group is a growing structural engineering consulting firm based in Nashville serving commercial, industrial, federal, and institutional clients across 30 states. We're looking for a motivated, recently licensed (or PE eligible) Project Engineer to join our team and grow with us.
This isn't a production-only role. You'll manage projects from kickoff to closeout, coordinate directly with architects and contractors, lead junior design team members, and work alongside the Principal Engineer across a wide range of project types — from commercial tenant improvements and multifamily wood-frame buildings to industrial facilities and federal projects. You'll have real ownership of your work from day one, with a clear path toward a senior leadership role as the firm continues to scale.
What You'll Do
- Manage structural engineering projects from proposal through construction administration, owning timelines, scopes, and deliverables
- Lead and mentor junior design team members, reviewing their work and guiding their development
- Meet with clients, architects, and contractors — you'll be the primary SLATE point of contact on your projects
- Perform structural analysis and design for wood, steel, cold-formed steel, and concrete foundation systems
- Develop construction documents in Revit and produce calculations using RISA Suite and other design tools
- Conduct site observations and prepare field reports
- Review shop drawings and contractor submittals
What We're Looking For
- B.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering (M.S. preferred but not required)
- PE license obtained or eligible (active or reciprocity-eligible in Tennessee)
- 4–5 years of structural design experience post-graduation
- Strong proficiency in Revit and RISA Suite (RISA-3D, RISA Floor, RISA Foundation)
- Hands-on design experience across wood, structural steel, cold-formed steel, and concrete foundations
- Familiarity with IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC, NDS, and AISI standards
- Clear communicator who can run a client meeting, present findings, and engage confidently with architects, contractors, and owners
- Experience or strong interest in mentoring junior engineers and reviewing their deliverables
- Self-starter mentality — someone who takes initiative and wants to build something, not just clock in
What We Offer
- 100% employer-paid health insurance
- Unlimited PTO
- SE Exam sponsorship and study support
- Annual conference attendance (NCSEA, , or equivalent)
- Hybrid work setup with flexibility built into the role
- Direct mentorship and collaboration with Principal Engineer
- Exposure to a diverse project portfolio across multiple states and sectors
- A leadership track — not a ceiling. As SLATE grows, so does your role
- A lean, high-trust team where your contributions are visible and valued
About SLATE Design Group
SLATE Design Group is a Nashville-based structural engineering consulting firm licensed in 30 states. We specialize in commercial multi-site projects but also actively perform work in the industrial, federal, and institutional sectors.