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Principal Structural Engineer

Charlotte, NC

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Parsons has a career opportunity for an amazingly talented Principal Structural Engineer to join our team! What You'll Be Doing: * Manage or significantly contribute to multidisciplinary project ...

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Miami, FL · On-site

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The Structural Engineer will oversee structural design teams in delivering high-quality designs for ... Develop structural specifications and data sheets for packaged equipment based on project scope.

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Leawood, KS

We seek a Structural Engineer reporting to our Principal Structural Engineer that has a passion for ownership and pride in the quality of our deliverables. The Structural Engineer will create ...

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As of Jun 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for home based principal structural engineer in the United States is $99,400.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $113,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectHome Based Principal Structural EngineerStructural Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a PE license, advanced degrees, and extensive experienceRequires a PE license and relevant degree, less experience needed
Work EnvironmentPrimarily remote, overseeing projects and teams from homeOften on-site or in office, involved in design and site inspections
Industry UsageUsed in consulting firms, engineering companies, and project managementCommon in construction, design firms, and consulting roles

The main difference is that a Home Based Principal Structural Engineer typically holds a leadership role with remote responsibilities, overseeing projects and teams, while a Structural Engineer is more involved in hands-on design and site work, often working on-site or in an office setting.

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Infographic showing various Home Based Principal Structural Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, and 6% Temporary. Highlights an 77% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 22% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,400 per year, or $47.8 per hour.

Principal Structural Engineer

BGM ENGINEERING LLC

Brooklyn, NY

$120K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of a regional business unit including staff management, project oversight, mentorship, manpower allocation, and team growth.

  • Perform structural calculations for steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and wood structures.

  • Develop detailed construction plans and details for buildings, bridges, and other structures using AutoCAD or Revit software.

Job description

Position Summary
We are seeking a talented Structural Engineer with 10+ years' experience to join our firm. BGM Engineering works on low to mid-rise buildings,  and other structures of all sizes and construction types, from steel-framed warehouses to masonry retaining walls to multi story buildings. The ideal candidate should have multi-year experience dealing with the NY Department of Buildings. This position would be mostly remotely but the candidate needs to be local to NYC.
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate is capable of being both self-sufficient and working with a design team, with the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently. We maintain a high pace on our projects.
 Candidate responsibilities include:
Principals are responsible for managing all aspects of a regional business unit, including preparing proposals, management of the staff, the project work performed by the group, the technical and professional mentorship of their staff, the allocation of manpower within the group, and the growth of the team

  • Assists in developing new markets in local region
  • Reviews/develops project proposals
  • Attends local marketing events
  • Supports Team on maintaining project schedule and budgets and acts as project executive to ensure clients’ expectations are being met
  • Responsible to ensure QA/QC process 
  •  Responsible for project budgets
  • Assists in A/R collections
  • Perform structural calculations for steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and wood structures
  • Review drawings and calculations performed by junior staff
  • Develop detailed construction plans and details for buildings, bridges, and other structures using AutoCAD or Revit software
  • Create structural models using various structural design software
  • Perform field visits during construction to observe adherence to the construction documents
  • Review shop drawings and respond to RFIs during the construction phase

Qualifications
  • M.S. Civil Engineering from an accredited school
  • PE license required
  • Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office required
  • Proficiency in Bentley RAM software suite preferred
  • Excellent organization, oral, and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of local and national design codes, including the NY Building Code, AASHTO, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360, and NDS
  • 10+ years of relevant structural design work

About BGM Engineering

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Industry

Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Utica, MI, US

Year founded

1989

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