What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineer position at The Lignum Group?
Structural Engineer – Critical Structures & Seismic Design
Location: Columbia, Maryland
Level: Mid-Senior
Join a specialist engineering team delivering structurally resilient solutions for critical, high‑performance environments. This role offers hands‑on exposure to seismic design and safety‑critical structures where reliability, robustness, and compliance are essential.
What you’ll do:
- Analyse and design structural systems for critical infrastructure with a strong focus on seismic performance
- Produce structural calculations and reports
- Develop and assess structural models using tools such as SCIA, Tekla Structures, or IDEA StatiCa
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on technically demanding projects
- Support site inspections, design reviews, and structural assessments of existing assets
What we’re looking for:
- Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
- 3 years experience in structural engineering
- Exposure to or strong interest in seismic design and dynamic loading
- Detail‑focused, safety‑driven, and comfortable working on critical structures
Why apply?
Work on high‑integrity, safety‑critical structures, build specialist seismic expertise, and develop your career within a technically rigorous, engineering‑led environment.