Are you an experienced Structural Project Engineer who enjoys the 'puzzle' of complex building systems? Thompson & Litton is looking for a self-motivated professional to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary team. From designing high-performance systems for new institutional landmarks to conducting vital structural investigations on existing facilities, you will be a key player in delivering safe, innovative solutions to our communities.
The Role: Analysis, Leadership, and OversightAs a Structural Project Engineer at T&L, you will go beyond the calculations to lead the structural narrative of a project. You will:
- Determine System Choices: Perform and provide direction for structural design, calculations, and system selection across a variety of building types.
- Lead the Project Design Group: Oversee the work of entry-level engineers and technicians, ensuring the production of high-quality design drawing packages.
- Be a Field Expert: Conduct site visits and forensic structural investigations for renovations and additions to assess existing conditions.
- Collaborate Across Trades: Interface with architects and other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated, on-budget project delivery.
- Utilize Specialty Software for Analysis and Design: Become proficient in utilizing the RISA suite of software and Enercalc to economize your designs and increase efficiency.
- Manage the Lifecycle: Generate construction specifications using CSI-based templates and handle contract administration, including RFIs and submittal reviews.
What You Bring
- Experience: Ideally 5-7+ years of dedicated experience as a Structural Project Engineer or structural designer within the commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors.
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis (ABET-accredited).
- Credentials: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia is required, with the ability to obtain licensure in other states in the near future.
- Material Mastery: Proficient in design using Steel, Concrete, Wood, Masonry, PEMB, and Light Gauge Steel.
- Strategic Thinking: Experience estimating engineering effort and managing project scopes.
Additional Perks & Benefits
- True Flexibility: We work where we are most effective-in the office, from home, in the field, and in the community. We offer great flexible hours to support your professional and personal life.
- Beyond the Years: We value your professional goals and the specific depth of your experience just as much as your 'years of practice.'
- Creative Involvement: You aren't just a production engineer here; you are welcomed into the creative process to provide excellent solutions for our clients.
- Stability & Reward: Join a firm with a broad regional footprint and a diverse project portfolio that offers long-term career stability. Enjoy a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a superior benefits package including comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) matching, and a generous PTO policy.
If you're excited about stepping into a Structural Project Engineer role with an award-winning team committed to community impact while owning a piece of the firm, we want to hear from you!
