About this opportunity
Reynolds Smith & Hills Inc. lists this Senior Structural Building Engineer opportunity in charlotte, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Opportunity
Senior Structural Engineer | Buildings Engineering | Aviation, Aerospace, Federal, Health & Science, and Commercial Projects
At RS&H, we don't just design structures - we help create the spaces and infrastructure that support critical industries, strengthen communities, and shape the future. As an employee-owned national architecture, engineering, and consulting firm, our teams work on meaningful, technically complex projects across the country in a collaborative, people-first environment.
We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Buildings Engineering team. In this role, you’ll lead structural design efforts for projects within our aviation, aerospace, federal, health & science, and commercial markets. Projects range from renovations and facility upgrades to large, complex multi-building developments.
This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys leading technical design efforts, mentoring junior staff, collaborating directly with clients, and helping drive successful multidisciplinary project delivery.
What You’ll Do
Lead structural design and analysis for aviation, aerospace, federal, health & science, and commercial building projects
Serve as a technical lead for major projects and provide engineering guidance across multidisciplinary teams
Prepare and oversee structural calculations, engineering analyses, reports, drawings, specifications, and construction documents
Develop and review construction documents using Revit and structural analysis/design software
Coordinate with architecture, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and other project disciplines
Participate in client meetings, presentations, proposal support, and project coordination activities
Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and support construction administration activities
Perform quality control reviews and ensure achievement of key technical and project milestones
Conduct field observations and site visits to support construction understanding and verify design intent
Solve complex engineering challenges through practical and innovative design solutions
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and review of junior staff work for technical accuracy and quality
Support discipline coordination, project planning, schedules, scopes, and overall project delivery efforts
Stay current with structural engineering standards, building codes, and evolving structural engineering practices.
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
7+ years of relevant structural engineering experience
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Experience leading portions of major projects or managing multiple moderate-sized projects
Proven experience providing technical guidance and reviewing junior staff work for technical accuracy
Strong understanding of structural design codes including ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, and related standards
Proficiency in Revit and structural analysis/design software such as ETABS, RAM, Enercalc, or similar platforms
Strong communication, coordination, client interaction, and collaboration skills
Ability to independently solve complex engineering problems and make technical decisions
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Why Join RS&H?
Work on nationally recognized, technically complex projects
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a highly supportive, people-first environment
Employee-owned culture where your contributions directly impact the firm’s success
Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and leadership development
A firm with decades of experience supporting aviation, aerospace, health & science, commercial, and federal clients nationwide
Join a nationally recognized industry leader ranked: #6 in Airports by Engineering News-Record
#4 in Military Facilities by Building Design + Construction
#44 among Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms
#53 on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms list
RS&H continues to help shape the future of infrastructure and building design through innovation, technical excellence, and a commitment to creating tomorrow, together.
Please Note: Due to federal contract requirements, this position is limited to candidates who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
The Company
Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.
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Worksite address
charlotte, NC, 28245, US
Who can apply
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