Vice President Nasa Structural Engineer Jobs in Reston, VA

At StructureCare, we don’t just restore parking garages, we protect what supports everything else. As a national leader in parking structure engineering, repair, and maintenance, we’ve worked on more than 600 facilities of every construction type. Our approach is simple: 

Engineer smart solutions, prevent problems before they start, and always deliver what we promise, with no surprises. 

Behind every successful project is a team of problem-solvers, planners, and professionals who take pride in doing things right the first time. 

Looking to build a career with purpose and precision? Join StructureCare, where your work keeps everything standing.  

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Principal Engineer provides strategic and technical leadership for all engineering services within a region or national account. This role ensures alignment of engineering operations with business objectives, oversees resource allocation, manages risk, and drives innovation.  This role is accountable for technical excellence, compliance with professional and jurisdictional standards, and the development/management of engineering talent. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• B.S. Civil/Structural Engineering with a structural concentration, Masters preferred
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in structural design (concrete/steel), forensic engineering, concrete/steel construction, and/or restoration.
• Working knowledge of: AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MS Office products.
• Strong technical writing and problem solving
• Proven ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and influence cross functional stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of project financials, budgeting, and cost control

LICENSE, CERTIFICATES OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:   

• Professional Engineer registrations in the jurisdictions within the assigned region

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Direct report to Regional GM or VP Engineering & Innovation; if not reporting directly there is an indirect accountability to VP of Engineering & Innovation
• May supervise or direct Senior Structural Engineers, Structural Engineers

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Engineering leadership and management:
  • Ensure that on projects assigned within the region or national account, technical staff:
    • Adhere to StructureCare quality, schedule, and budget requirements, adjusting as necessary to meet targets
    • Apply StructureCare standards, utilize approved software and business processes, and exercise sound engineering judgement.
    • Ensure that all calculations, analysis, and detailing are clear, efficient and of good quality.
    • Demonstrate and reinforce StructureCare’s cultural values in all interactions, collaboration, accountability, and respect, both internally and externally.
  • Ensure that 3rd party engineering consultants meet StructureCare quality and engineering standards and abide by project schedules and budgets and reflect our cultural expectations in their work and communication.

• Perform primary engineering functions for critical projects as assigned.
• Manage assigned direct and/or indirect report relationships including:
  • Conduct all required performance reviews with regular check-ins, documentation and positive coaching as required to ensure the development of engineers assigned.
  • Assess personnel for growth opportunities and develop corresponding plans.
  • Mentorship of engineering personnel on daily basis, emphasizing technical excellence and cultural and process alignment.
• Company-Wide Engineering Support
  • Participation in the development of technical standards of care for the organization in conjunction with VP of Engineering and Innovation.
  • Actively Participate and Contribute as a member of the Engineering Advisory Group
  • Perform special projects as assigned by the VP of Engineering and Innovation.
  • Work with VP of Engineering and Innovation to identify and mitigate risk
  • Champion StructureCare’s culture across engineering practices, ensuring that technical decisions and team behaviors reflect our values of integrity, collaboration, and innovation.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Stay current with all related computer applications required in the engineering design process.
• Accurately record and input all proper time codes for work activities in accordance with company standards.
• Attend company mandated meetings and actively contribute when appropriate.
• Perform other duties and assignments as required within the scope of job responsibilities.
• Engage, as approved, with external technical bodies to stay current with engineering and restoration best practices

TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS:

• Travel as needed, throughout the region, to monitor and engage with team members, clients, and vendors as required, including overnight travel.