Sr. Structural Engineer
Location: Greer, South Carolina
Country: United States
Category: Engineering
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract To Hire
Posted Date: May 27, 2026
Job ID: 647618
Job Description
Pay: $75/hr - $82/hr
Job Type: direct hire
Hybrid: 2 days a week at home
Location of job: Greer, SC | Augusta, GA | Pittsburgh, PA
A Sr. Structural Engineer responsible for designing foundations, structures and pipe racks required to support process equipment, process piping, instrumentation and power cable trays, and electrical equipment. Additional work will include design of platforms, walkways and elevated structures, buildings, and foundations.
Required:
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BSCE or equivalent degree from an accredited university. Master's degree in civil or structural engineering is a plus.
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Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.
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Structural Engineer (SE) designation based on passing the NCEES 16-hour Structural exam strongly desired.
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Thorough understanding of applicable design codes and regulations. Working Knowledge of national codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE-7, AISC, ACI, OSHA and ASTM.
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Proficiency using RISA, STAAD.Pro, RAM Structural Systems, and RAM Elements.
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Experience delivering projects utilizing AutoCAD and Revit and coordinating an integrated design using coordination tools such as NavisWorks.
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Demonstrated experience working in the architectural/engineering (A/E) industry supporting projects in the specialty chemicals, heavy industrial, and manufacturing industries.
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Ability to travel as this position may require individuals to spend time onsite with customers.
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Ability/Willingness to climb to elevated platforms via plant stairs and ladders at client sites.
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Good communicator and team player.
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Good technical writing ability.
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Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
Responsibilities:
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Develop designs using reinforced concrete, structural steel, masonry, and light gauge steel.
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Support work delivered from multiple office locations.
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Direct project workflow of engineers, designers and drafters to ensure project completion.
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Interact and collaborate with clients, vendors, and contractors.
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Manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks, and work with Discipline Manager and Project Managers to develop contingency plans.
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Leads teams that include other structural engineers and designers.
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Work closely with the Architectural, Piping, Mechanical, Process and Electrical disciplines to design foundations
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Participate in services during construction, including field verification, site observations reports, responses to RFIs, and submittal reviews.
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