SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

The Wells Companies Inc.

$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of engineering experience, focusing on precast or structural design
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility to obtain it within one year
  • Strong grasp of structural engineering principles and construction practices
  • Familiarity with design software like Revit and AutoCAD
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Capability to manage multiple concurrent projects
  • Outstanding communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

  • Design and analyze precast structures for safety and code adherence
  • Verify calculations and approve engineering drawings
  • Lead design teams to achieve project milestones
  • Mentor junior engineers in design practices
  • Interpret plans and perform necessary engineering calculations
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders on project solutions
  • Proactively address design and quality issues with effective solutions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid disability and life insurance
  • Paid holidays and PTO for work-life balance
  • Flexible spending accounts and HSA options
  • 401(k) with profit sharing
  • Access to wellness resources and employee assistance programs
  • Pet insurance and additional voluntary coverage options
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Engineer is responsible for the design of precast concrete structures and ensuring all engineering work meets safety, quality, and code requirements. This role leads project design efforts, supports project execution from concept through completion, and provides technical guidance to junior engineers. The Senior Engineer collaborates across departments and with external partners to deliver safe, efficient, and constructible solutions.

Salary range $100,000- $130,000 a year. Based on experience.

WHAT WE OFFER
Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees• health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.
  • Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.
  • Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Design and analyze precast structures to ensure safety, performance, and code compliance
  • Review and verify calculations and drawings for accuracy and engineering approval
  • Lead and support project design teams to meet technical and project milestones
  • Mentor and guide junior and entry-level engineers in design and engineering practices
  • Interpret architectural and structural plans and perform required engineering calculations
  • Collaborate with architects, contractors, owners, and internal teams on project solutions
  • Identify and resolve design, schedule, and quality issues with appropriate solutions
  • Provide engineering support to sales and estimating teams for prospective projects
  • Conduct site and manufacturing facility visits as required for project support
  • Make timely technical decisions and develop solutions to correct project issues

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is a motivated structural engineer with strong precast design experience and a developing or active PE license. They are technically skilled, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects while ensuring safe and accurate engineering outcomes. This individual is a collaborative team player who communicates effectively, supports junior engineers, and contributes to practical, high-quality design solutions in a fast-paced environment.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE
  • 5+ years of engineering experience, preferably in precast or structural design
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within first year of employment
  • Strong understanding of structural engineering principles and construction practices
  • Proficiency with design and engineering software (Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, etc.)
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in fast-paced environments
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines consistently
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Motivation and self-drive to complete complex technical tasks

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Occasional visits to active plant and field locations are required based on operational needs.
  • Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required while in the plant and field.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, and navigate active plant and field environments as needed.
  • Must be able to climb stairs, walk on uneven surfaces, and safely move through industrial work areas.
  • May be exposed to moving equipment, machinery, and other standard industrial hazards.
  • May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, as well as noise, dust, and vibration.

This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job-related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.

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