Structural Engineering - Structural Engineering Designer II

Progressive AE

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure required.
  • Typically 10+ years post-graduation engineering experience or 5+ years professionally licensed experience.
  • Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and other technology/software tools.
  • Ability to analyze building structural systems and track design loads.
  • Experience producing project specifications using specification software.
  • Strong collaboration and planning skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform design analysis and modeling following Performance Based Design standards using Revit and AutoCAD.
  • Develop detailed contract and construction documents meeting project and quality standards.
  • Build project work plans and schedules that ensure timely delivery and account for permitting.
  • Coordinate project components with internal disciplines and external consultants for progress maintenance.
  • Identify design/documentation inconsistencies and recommend solutions to enhance quality.
  • Review calculations, specifications, and junior staff work for quality assurance.
  • Lead construction administration activities such as RFIs and shop drawing reviews.

Benefits

  • Company provided training and education for professional development.
  • Commitment to diversity through equitable recruitment and community partnerships.
  • Participation in grassroots employee DEI committee.
Full Job Description
As a Structural Engineer II, you will contribute to structural engineering projects by planning, coordinating, and delivering high-quality design solutions across multiple assignments. You will collaborate with internal disciplines, external consultants, and clients to keep projects aligned on scope, schedule, and quality expectations. You will also help strengthen the team by mentoring junior staff and supporting consistent, performance-driven project execution.

Deliver Results
  • Perform design analysis and modeling consistent with Progressive Companies' Performance Based Design standards using Revit, AutoCAD, and other industry tools.
  • Develop detailed contract documents, construction documents, and technical specifications that meet project requirements and company quality standards.
  • Build project work plans and schedules that support timely delivery and account for permitting and coordination needs.
  • Coordinate project components with internal disciplines and external consultants to maintain progress, communicate scope changes, and support schedule alignment.
  • Identify design and documentation inconsistencies and recommend effective solutions to improve project quality.
  • Review calculations, specifications, and junior staff work while supporting quality assurance and compliance with codes and regulations.
  • Lead advanced construction administration activities, including RFIs and shop drawing reviews, with minimal supervision.
  • Mentor junior team members through technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and participation in lessons learned sessions.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure required.
  • Typically 10+ years of post-graduation professional engineering experience and/or 5+ years of professionally licensed experience.
  • Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and standard technology/software tools.
  • Ability to analyze building structural systems and track and resolve design loads throughout the totality of a building.
  • Ability to produce detailed documentation for projects of medium complexity, including basic detailing required for construction.
  • Experience producing basic project specifications using a specification software platform.
  • Ability to design structural systems and components, optimize material use, and create structural systems for non-traditional conditions.
  • Strong collaboration, customer focus, and planning skills to support shared project goals.


People Matter
Each individual's background, knowledge, ability, and experience contributes to strengthening our organization and projects. Our dedication to diversity includes company provided training and education, equitable recruitment, a grassroots employee DEI committee, and robust community partnerships.

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