Independent Contractor Telecom Structural Engineer Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Structural Engineer - Phoenix, AZ or Albuquerque, NM

We are seeking a Structural Engineer (E4) to join our team. This role requires an experienced engineer who can independently design complex structural systems, manage project deliverables, and provide technical leadership to junior engineers and technicians. You will also attend design and construction meetings, ensuring projects align with company and industry standards.

Responsibilities:

• Project Management & Supervision: Provide guidance to junior engineers and technicians. May serve as a project manager on moderately complex projects, taking full responsibility for project execution.
• Structural Design & Analysis: Independently research and implement new design methods for complex structural components and systems while ensuring constructability and efficiency.
• Technical Expertise & QA/QC: Interpret structural analysis results, identify and resolve modeling errors, and contribute to company lessons-learned initiatives.
• Building Code Compliance: Demonstrate a strong understanding of applicable codes, applying them effectively in design work.
• Construction Administration: Conduct construction site visits and resolve field issues using sound engineering judgment.
• Software & Revit Modeling: Utilize engineering software for accurate analysis and design. If required to work in Revit, maintain proficiency in modeling, detailing, and sheet setup.
• Collaboration & Communication: Attend and contribute to design and construction meetings, clearly communicating technical details to project teams.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (structural emphasis) from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant hands-on engineering experience (MS degree may substitute for one year).
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in at least one state.
• Strong technical judgment and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Working knowledge of structural analysis software and Revit.

We’re seeking a dynamic and motivated individual who:

• Thrives in a collaborative team environment and brings a can-do attitude to every challenge.
• Is resourceful and proactive, always taking initiative to solve problems and drive results.
• Values building and maintaining strong, long-lasting relationships, both internally and externally.
• Is committed to continuous learning and professional growth, always looking for ways to improve.
• Brings passion, enthusiasm, and a sense of fun to their work, making a positive impact on the team and company culture.

Location: Phoenix, AZ or Albuquerque, NM – on-site, with potential hybrid flexibility in the future

Travel: Limited travel to visit project sites

Salary Range: $86,000 - $100,000 annually (depending on experience)

Compensation & Benefits:

Salas O’Brien health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things, you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Team members have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Salas O’Brien has both U.S. and Canadian (PTO) plans for full-time salaried, exempt and non-team members, 10 paid holidays, and paid leave programs for military service and new parents. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

About Us:

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.