Senior Structural Engineer

Zyscovich Architects

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSc in civil or structural engineering with 10+ years experience in relevant industries; MSc preferred.
  • PE license required, SE preferred, or commitment to obtain within one year.
  • Proficiency in structural engineering software (e.g. RISA-3D, STAAD).
  • Ability to manage quality for engineering deliverables.
  • Experience in geotechnical investigations and specification development.
  • Knowledge of structural design codes (e.g., ACI, IBC, AISC).
  • Strong communication skills to lead projects and collaborate with clients.
  • Prior consulting experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Research, plan, and design structural solutions for industrial facilities.
  • Conduct structural analysis and design of complex structures including foundations.
  • Develop or coordinate site civil design aspects for facilities.
  • Review structural shop drawings and collaborate with suppliers and other engineers.
  • Prepare construction drawings, specifications, and supporting calculations.

Benefits

  • Team-oriented environment emphasizing transparency and creativity.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and specialization.
  • Support for ongoing learning and professional licensing.
  • Flexible hybrid work model promoting work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive health insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Company-funded life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
  • 401k plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday policies.
Full Job Description
The Role

Stratus has recently partnered with Kestrel Engineering and we're hiring a Sr. Structural Engineer for various locations. This role includes support for all project phases, with particular focus in detailed engineering. Position will be assigned as structural engineering lead for projects and will be responsible for coordination and ensuring effective communications with other engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities
  • Research, plan, and design structural solutions for a wide range of industrial facilities. Responsible for completing structural analysis and design of complex structures fabricated from structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and wood, and design of complex foundations, including pile- and soil-supported. Also responsible for considerations of environmental loading conditions, including locations with high seismic and/or wind requirements.
  • Responsible for development or coordination of site civil design for a wide range of industrial facilities.
  • Responsible for review of structural shop drawings and data. Interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines and designers.
  • Responsible for preparation of construction drawing and specification packages as well as supporting calculation packages.
  • Responsible for QA/QC checking of projects completed by other engineers.


Qualifications

Required

  • BSc in civil or structural engineering with minimum of 10 years' experience in the petrochemical, oil & gas, power generation and/or metallurgical/mineral process industries. MSc a plus.
  • PE license required with SE highly preferred or the commitment to acquire within one year. Ability to register with NCEES and in other States of company practice required.
  • Proficiency with structural engineering and design software (e.g., RISA-3D, STAAD) required.
  • Ability to lead quality management of discipline work processes and deliverables.
  • Ability to develop specifications for and interpret results from geotechnical investigations.
  • Experience in vibration analysis and large rotating equipment foundation design a plus.
  • Knowledge of applicable model codes addressing structural design/engineering (e.g., ACI, IBC, AISC, ANSI, ASCE).
  • Strong communication skills, with ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment
  • Capable of working directly with clients from proposal development through project execution.
  • Previous consulting experience is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with site civil design, including grading, drainage, and stormwater collection/management.
  • Familiarity with developing/coordinating site survey data and interpretation/use in developing design drawings.


Preferred

  • Eligibility to obtain or currently hold a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)


Why you'll love Stratus

  • A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
  • Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
  • Learning & Development - Education and Professional Licensing
  • We believe flexible, hybrid work supports the balance and well-being our team deserves
  • Excellent Health Care Programs - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
  • 401k Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans


Interested in learning more about Stratus, please visit https://www.stratusteam.com/.

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