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Structural Engineer IV / Senior Structural Engineer (Buildings)

Location: Springfield, MO or Fort Myers, FL
Experience Level: 10+ years
Licensure: PE required; SE preferred
Reports To: Senior Structural Engineering / Regional Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking a senior-level Structural Engineer to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex building projects while helping grow our client base and regional presence. This role combines technical excellence, project leadership, team development, and business development responsibilities. The ideal candidate is a proven "seller-doer" who can cultivate client relationships, win work, and successfully lead multidisciplinary project teams from proposal through construction. Senior building-focused engineers are commonly expected to lead projects, mentor staff, manage clients, and support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead structural design and analysis for commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, municipal, mixed-use, and other building projects.
• Design structures utilizing steel, concrete, masonry, timber, and cold-formed steel systems.
• Ensure compliance with IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, NDS, and local building codes.
• Review and seal engineering documents where licensed.
• Conduct site investigations, condition assessments, and construction observations.
• Serve as Engineer of Record on assigned projects.

Project Management

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality control.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, owners, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Lead project meetings and provide technical guidance throughout project delivery.
• Oversee construction administration and respond to RFIs, submittals, and field issues.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Supervise and mentor junior engineers, EITs, designers, and BIM staff.
• Conduct technical reviews and quality assurance checks.
• Assist with recruiting, training, and staff development initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.

Seller-Doer / Business Development

• Develop and maintain relationships with architects, developers, contractors, municipalities, and institutional clients.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Lead proposal development, interviews, presentations, and contract negotiations.
• Participate in professional organizations and networking activities.
• Support strategic growth initiatives in the Springfield and/or Southwest Florida markets.
• Contribute to annual sales and revenue goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of structural engineering experience focused on buildings.
• Demonstrated experience managing structural projects from concept through construction.
• Strong knowledge of structural analysis and design software such as ETABS, RAM, RISA, SAP2000, STAAD, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead project teams and manage client relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Structural Engineer (SE) license.
• Existing client relationships in Missouri or Southwest Florida.
• Experience leading business development efforts and generating revenue.
• Experience serving as Project Manager, Department Lead, or Practice Leader.
• History of mentoring engineers and developing high-performing teams.

Success Metrics

• Achieve project profitability, schedule, and quality goals.
• Expand client relationships and secure repeat business.
• Generate annual new work opportunities through business development efforts.
• Develop and retain engineering talent.
• Maintain high client satisfaction and project delivery standards.

Typical Compensation Range (2026 Market)

• Springfield, MO: $115,000–$165,000+
• Fort Myers, FL: $125,000–$180,000+
• Performance bonuses, profit sharing, and business-development incentives often apply for seller-doer roles.