Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer

Atlanta, Georgia

MW Talent is partnering with a well-established, multi-discipline engineering consulting firm to hire a Senior Structural Engineer for its Atlanta, Georgia office.

This is a full-time opportunity for a senior structural engineer who wants to stay hands-on technically while also taking on project leadership, mentoring, client relationship management, and business development. The right candidate will have strong AEC consulting experience, structural design strength, client-facing confidence, and the ability to help lead and grow a team.

This role offers the opportunity to help build and grow the Atlanta structural practice while remaining actively involved in technical engineering and project delivery.

This role is ideal for someone who is already leading projects and mentoring engineers, or someone ready to expand their leadership responsibilities while helping grow the structural practice. The firm is looking for a strong mix of technical design ability, people leadership, and client relationship skills.

This role is a balanced mix of technical execution, leadership, and client-focused business development. The expected balance is approximately 60% to 70% technical engineering and project delivery, 15% to 20% mentoring and team leadership, and 10% to 15% business development, proposal support, networking, and client relationship management.

Business development does not mean the candidate needs to bring a large book of business. The focus is on growing existing client relationships, supporting proposals, staying active in the industry, representing the firm well, and helping create repeat business.

Work Schedule

• This role is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
• The Atlanta office follows a 4-day in-office schedule, with work from home on Wednesdays.
• The office also offers an alternate schedule of four 9-hour days Monday through Thursday and a half day on Friday.

Relocation

• Candidates should have an established presence in the Atlanta market. Relocation assistance is generally not available for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis, design, and detailing for commercial and industrial projects.
• Design steel, concrete, and masonry structures for commercial, institutional, federal, and industrial buildings.
• Work on new construction and existing building projects.
• Support utility infrastructure, roadway, and erosion control-related project needs.
• Lead design team efforts and mentor junior engineers.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with architects, owners, contractors, and internal engineering teams.
• Prepare and review structural drawings, calculations, and technical documents.
• Work directly with clients and support long-term client relationships.
• Support business development efforts through proposal support, client communication, and industry involvement.
• Help grow existing client relationships and support repeat business.
• Develop fee proposals and qualifications-based proposals in support of business development efforts.
• Coordinate with other offices and discipline groups.
• Contribute to office goals, department culture, and team growth.
• Travel as needed for client meetings, project work, and site visits.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer or Structural Engineer registration.
• 10 to 15 years of structural engineering experience.
• AEC consulting engineering experience required.
• Experience designing steel, concrete, and masonry structures.
• Experience managing projects, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Experience working directly with clients.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading design teams.
• Experience with structural analysis and design software such as RISA, AutoCAD, Revit, RAM Structural System, ETABS, Enercalc, or similar tools.
• Strong verbal, written, organizational, and time management skills.
• Experience working with local AHJs and established relationships within the Atlanta market.
• Ability to lead interdisciplinary project teams.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with light-gauge steel and timber design.
• Experience in the local Atlanta AEC consulting market.
• Experience helping build, manage, or grow a team.
• Active local industry involvement.
• Project management experience or certifications.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits

The firm offers a strong total compensation package, including base salary, eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus, and a competitive benefits package.

The annual bonus is discretionary and based on company performance, office performance, and individual performance. While the amount varies each year, the firm has a strong history of rewarding employees when the company performs well.

A detailed compensation illustration is provided during the process to help candidates understand the full earning opportunity, including bonus eligibility and performance-based growth.