Senior Project Engineer, Structural
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026.
Description
Job Summary
Senior Project Engineers work as part of a multi-discipline team leading structural engineering design during all phases of multiple simultaneous projects. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature with Engineers and Architects. Independent judgment is required on work details. Assignments will include performing design calculations, interpreting and preparing reports, and producing deliverable drawing sets including foundation plans, framing plans, details, and schedules.
Job Responsibilities
- Establishes, designs, and specifies project-appropriate structural engineering requirements.
- Plans and directs the work of Structural EITs and Designers.
- Independently attends client meetings and communicates with clients, consultants, contractors, and others during various stages of project development.
- Leads the execution of site investigations and observations.
- Prepares narratives, reports, calculations, drawing and specification documents in accordance with a high degree of quality, yet with regard to project schedule and budget constraints.
- Performs cross-discipline discussions and coordination.
- Assists with reviews of structural engineering documents for quality and compliance with code and program requirements.
- Participates in Construction Administration by reviewing shop drawings and submittals, responding to RFI’s, solving construction issues, and performing site visits to assess general conformance with the design concept.
- Mentors and encourages the development of junior professionals and designers.
- Assists with marketing and business development activities including building relationship with key clients and strategic partners, proposal writing, fee estimates, and client interviews.
- Travel for marketing and project-related activities will be required.
Requirements
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- Professional Engineer License (PE)
Preferred Education & Experience
- 8+ years’ experience
- Seasoned knowledge of relevant codes and design standards.
- Strong command of core engineering principles with the ability to apply them to real-world, multidisciplinary projects.
- Proficient in problem-solving
- Experienced with industry-standard software tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit)
- Competent in data interpretation and statistical analysis
- Seasoned knowledge of project management fundamentals
- Critical thinking and sound engineering judgement
- Detail-oriented and quality focused
- Effective communicator
Salary range for this position varies between $105,000 - $155,000, depending upon applicable experience.
LEO A DALY offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, financial stability, and work-life balance. Highlights include affordable medical, dental and vision plans, retirement savings with company matching and supplemental benefits such as:
- Accident and Critical Illness
- HSA + FSA options
- Commuter Benefits
- Company paid life insurance
- Short-term and Long-term disability options
- Parental Leave
Why join LEO A DALY?
At LEO A DALY, you will become part of a collaborative design culture and do work that matters. As an integrated design practice, we believe that a diversity of perspectives generates better solutions. We trust and support each other, ask hard questions and solve complex problems. Guided by a spirit of inquiry, we design for people at every scale, creating spaces that elevate individuals, their communities, and the institutions that serve them. Join LEO A DALY - help us transform the world.
LEO A DALY LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. LEO A DALY LLC, is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department by phone at 402-391-8111 or by email at [email protected] . For more information about your rights under the law, see Know Your Rights.