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Project Engineer (Structural Engineering)

Salary: Competitive Compensation + Benefits Experience: 5–7 Years Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) Required | Structural Engineer (SE) License Preferred

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a talented and motivated Project Engineer to join our growing structural engineering team. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex and high-profile projects across a variety of specialized sectors, including mission critical facilities, life sciences/biotech, healthcare, and aviation. The ideal candidate will have strong technical design experience, project coordination skills, and a passion for delivering innovative structural solutions.

As a Project Engineer, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to project planning and execution, and play a key role in delivering projects from concept through construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for a variety of building and infrastructure projects.
• Develop construction documents, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.
• Coordinate with architects, owners, contractors, and other engineering disciplines throughout all phases of project development.
• Support project managers in maintaining schedules, budgets, and project deliverables.
• Conduct quality control reviews to ensure compliance with applicable building codes, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Participate in design meetings, client presentations, and project coordination efforts.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and design staff.
• Assist with construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and conducting site visits as needed.

  Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural Engineering focus (Master’s degree preferred).
• 5–7 years of structural engineering experience in building design.
• Experience working on projects within one or more of the following sectors:
• Mission Critical/Data Centers
• Life Sciences/Biotechnology
• Healthcare Facilities
• Aviation/Airports
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred.
• Strong understanding of structural design principles, building codes, and industry standards.
• Experience using structural analysis and design software.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a collaborative environment.

  Why Join Us?

• Work on technically challenging and nationally recognized projects.
• Collaborate with experienced industry professionals across multiple disciplines.
• Opportunities for career growth, leadership development, and continued professional advancement.
• Competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and support for ongoing professional development.

If you are a licensed Professional Engineer looking to advance your career while working on innovative projects in mission critical, life sciences, healthcare, and aviation markets, we encourage you to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.