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Structural Engineer — Huntsville, AL
Practice Area: Structural Engineering | Buildings & Site Development
What if your next project let you shape the buildings communities rely on for decades to come?
Southern Search is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a client, a well-established multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and planning firm with a strong presence across Huntsville and the broader Southeast. They're seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join their growing team.
The Opportunity
This is a chance to take on a senior technical role with real ownership over structural design across a diverse portfolio of building and site-related projects — from ground-up construction to renovations and structural evaluations of existing facilities. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with architects, engineers, and project managers on coordinated, multidisciplinary teams, applying sound engineering judgment to deliver practical, code-compliant, and constructible solutions. For a licensed engineer looking for a role with both technical depth and mentorship responsibility, this is a strong next step.
What You'll Do
- Design and analyze structural systems for buildings and site-related structures
- Prepare structural calculations, specifications, and construction documents supporting coordinated, constructible designs
- Apply building codes, design standards, and engineering best practices to develop safe, efficient structural solutions
- Collaborate with project managers, architects, and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout planning and design
- Perform structural evaluations and recommend repairs or renovations for existing facilities
- Support construction activities through field observations, submittal reviews, RFI responses, and technical guidance
- Prepare technical memoranda, engineering reports, and structural assessment documentation
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and staff
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Alabama, required
- 10 years of experience in structural engineering design
- Demonstrated experience designing buildings, retaining walls, foundations, and other structural systems
- Proficiency with structural analysis and design software
- Strong knowledge of structural materials, applicable building codes, and engineering standards
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
Compensation & Benefits
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, company profit sharing, flexible spending and health savings account options, a 401(k) with employer matching, paid professional association membership, tuition and certification expense reimbursement, volunteer service leave, 100% employer-paid life insurance, and short- and long-term disability options.
Salary : $100,000 - $150,000