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Structural Engineer

Weston & Sampson
Weston & Sampson Salary
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/14/2026
Weston & Sampson is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to work alongside our growing team in North and South Carolina.

What You’ll Do

  • Perform on-site field work related to buildings and other structures
  • Work with others to plan, design, and perform construction administration of a variety of vertical and horizontal structure type projects, including project budgeting, work flow scheduling, and coordination with other disciplines
  • Perform studies and prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates; and peer review services of designs and reports prepared by others
  • Work with the technical staff to assist in pursuits for new business, including proposal writing and other business development type activities for this locale
  • Present technical concepts and alternatives to clients, including public presentations, to support permits and other approvals
  • Assist the Project Managers to organize, schedule, direct and staff each project
  • Delegate necessary responsibility to junior staff in order to complete projects within the contract scope, budget and schedule
  • Manage phases of assigned projects that may include oversight of contractors and sub-consultants
  • Some travel will be required to client meetings and project sites, and potentially to other Weston & Sampson office locations

What You'll Bring

  • BS in Civil Engineering is required with a structural concentration, MS in Civil Engineering is a plus
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in North Carolina, South Carolina, or ability to become licensed withing 6 months.
  • Willingness to work in a team environment to collaborate and problem solve daily challenges
  • Expertise in AutoCAD and REVIT are highly desirable
  • Knowledge of ETABS, RISA, STAAD, Visual Analysis, or other structural design and analysis software is a plus
  • Understanding of the North Carolina and South Carolina Building Codes (Building and Existing Building) is desirable
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Overview

Innovative and reliable for more than a century, Weston & Sampson strives to make the world a better place through interdisciplinary design, engineering, and environmental services. An employee-owned company (ESOP) of more than 725 professionals, we are seeking talented technical and professional individuals to join our growing firm. Dedicated to improving quality of life for both our clients and our employees, we offer opportunities to collaborate on meaningful projects that transform the environment, with a team that respects and values your ideas. Weston & Sampson offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and dynamic career growth, in an equitable and welcoming corporate culture that embraces diverse perspectives and experiences and recognizes people for their contributions.

Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as valuable insight from other untapped groups without our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve.

Your world is always changing, and so are we. Join us as we grow: https://www.westonandsampson.com/join-our-team/

A Note to Third-Party Recruiters

Weston & Sampson coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing agencies or related firms. Resumes are only accepted if a signed agreement is in place. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Weston & Sampson. Weston & Sampson is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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