What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineer position at Thomas & Hutton?
Advance your structural engineering career where your work strengthens communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll design and support construction of diverse structures for public and private clients, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and grow within a company consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. If you’re ready to apply your technical expertise to complex structural challenges while mentoring others and delivering exceptional client service, this role is for you.
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Perform structural analysis and design for industrial, commercial, municipal, marine, institutional, residential, and energy projects
- Design a variety of structures, including treatment plants, bulkheads, piers, wharves, bridges, buildings, drainage and water-control structures, marinas, pump stations, monuments, and specialty equipment foundations
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Prepare construction documents, including drawings in Revit and AutoCAD, calculations, technical specifications, and design deliverables
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Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, local amendments, and project standards
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Perform structural condition assessments of existing structures and prepare detailed reports
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Provide construction administration services, including submittal reviews, site visits, contractor coordination, and responses to technical questions
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Coordinate regularly with clients, project managers, and other design disciplines throughout project delivery
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Perform peer reviews of calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports
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Mentor and support engineers and engineering interns within the structural department
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Manage project tasks to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural focus
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Structural Engineer (SE) certification strongly preferred
- 8 years of structural design experience
- Proficiency with structural analysis and finite element modeling software, primarily RISA and SAP2000
- Strong knowledge of structural design principles and experience with concrete, wood, structural steel, and masonry
- Experience with AutoCAD and Revit
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Mathcad, Excel, and ENERCALC
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and project teams
- Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize workflow, and complete tasks within budget
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to perform field work for assessments and construction observation in a variety of environments
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Excellent time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Willingness to periodically travel to other offices
Why Thomas & Hutton?
• Competitive salary plus performance bonus
• Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
• Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance
• Thomas & Hutton University and professional development opportunities
Schedule:
On-site: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
How to apply:
Ready to bring your Civil 3D expertise to projects that shape communities and infrastructure? Apply today at www.thomasandhutton.com/careers.
At Thomas & Hutton, our mission of “Building Relationships and Solutions for Success” shapes how we serve our clients, strengthen our communities, and invest in our team. As a private employee-owned firm consistently recognized as a Top Workplace and recipient of PSMJ's Build a Better World Award, we're known not only for exceptional projects but for how we treat people and our communities.
When you join Thomas & Hutton, you'll discover a career with real purpose. We equip you with cutting-edge tools, technology, and software to work efficiently and excel. Our career development programs, including PaTHways and T&H University, combine with approachable leadership and a collaborative environment to support your professional growth at every stage. Pair that with competitive benefits, genuine work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities to give back through T&H Helping Hands, and it's clear why so many professionals choose to grow their careers here.
Learn more at www.thomasandhutton.com
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace and an E-Verify participant.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.