About this opportunity
ZAPATA Group, Inc (ZAPATA) lists this Senior Structural Engineer IV opportunity in atlanta, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Posting date: 6/26/26
Location: Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA
ZAPATA is a full-service architecture and engineering company with operations throughout the Continental United States in support of Department of War, federal government, and private sector clients. The company is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer IV to work out of either the Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA office.
Position Summary
This position requires structural design for a variety of projects, including new buildings and infrastructure construction, seismic structural upgrades, forensic investigations, and military/commercial/industrial renovation. Responsible for design and detailing for production of structural working drawings at a senior level commensurate with experience. Other duties may include assisting in the preparation of written reports, preparing specifications or construction cost estimates, conducting site visits to document conditions, and coordinating directly with both in-house and outside professionals. This position would also mentor coworkers with less experience. Experience applying the skills required for Department of War facilities, including demonstrating an understanding of the unique requirements of the active military, is regarded as a plus. Provide additional support to others as needed.
Responsibilities/Duties
This Senior Engineering position’s main responsibilities include independently performing structural design of new buildings, seismic design, renovations of existing facilities, and in-depth technical review of structural systems and details. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing and detailing complex buildings in steel, concrete, masonry, and timber. We are seeking a well-rounded engineer who has experience with office or warehouse buildings, industrial facilities, and utility facilities. Mentoring junior staff in technical concepts is a key component of this role, along with reviewing their work as part of our internal QA/QC process. The ideal candidate will mentor junior engineers and act in a subject matter expert role for structural related concerns across ZAPATA’s portfolio of projects. Other duties include site visits, technical report writing, preparation of project specifications and drawings, providing support to other team members, and frequent design coordination with other professional disciplines, both in-house and outside of the company. Experience applying the Unified Facilities Criteria to Department of War facilities, including demonstrating an understanding of the unique requirements of the active military, is regarded as a plus.
Prepares structural design of buildings including foundations, gravity and lateral systems, and appurtenances supporting architectural features.
Prepares detailed calculation packages documenting building design and suitable for third party review
Conducts detailed technical review of complex structural projects prepared in-house or by consultants to verify that design code requirements are being met, appropriate methods are being employed, and calculations have been correctly performed
Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making substantial engineering adaptations and modifications to assigned projects
Mentors junior staff
Prepares complete structural deliverables, including drawings, narratives, specifications, and calculation packages
Prepares or reviews cost estimates as required
Conducts project site visits to document conditions and to perform structural observations
Assists in the preparation of written reports
Assists in serving as a technical consultant concerning facilities planning, design, construction and/or maintenance for different categories of facilities
Qualifications
BS in Structural Engineering (MS preferred)
Current PE license and ability to be licensed by comity in other states
SE License preferred
Minimum 20 years structural design experience
Demonstrated proficiency with ASCE 41
Proficiency in building codes and standards, including IBC, ASCE 7, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), ACI, AISC, TMS402/602, and NDS
Familiarity with H-18-8 Seismic Design Requirements a plus
Proficiency in structural analysis software such as RISA Suite and Tekla Tedds, is required
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit a plus
Experience in non-linear and dynamic analysis a plus
Military facilities design is preferred
Familiarity with Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) is preferred
Strong communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
ZAPATA offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability and life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and 401(k) participation.
All employment offers are contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check and drug screen. ZAPATA participates in E-Verify.
EOE/AA – Disabled/Veterans
VEVRAA Federal contractor. ZAPATA desires priority referrals.
Drug-Free Workplace
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Worksite address
atlanta, GA, 30383, US
Who can apply
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