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Senior Structural Engineer

Full time Buildings - Commercial, Institute…

Job Description

SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER (Technical)

Serves primarily as a technical resource to managers and partners, assisting engineering staff with technical issues;  manages projects as required

 

Requirements:

  • BS degree in Civil, Structural, Architectural Engineering or Related Field

  • MS degree in Structural Engineering or Civil with Structural Concentration

  • Professional Structural Engineer License and structural engineering competency

  • Demonstrated effective time management, code interpretation, and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Coordinates all activities with senior staff

  • Oversee, direct production of, and review project deliverables in accordance with Shear standards 

  • Oversees and reviews structural analyses and design calculations, determines Shear standards in conjunction with senior leadership 

  • Reviews construction administrative tasks, including field site visits and shop drawing review in accordance with Shear standards 

  • Research and evaluate new code requirements, products, and standards, make recommendations to managing partners, and ensure implementation of changes across firm

  • Write articles and/or make conference presentations and participate in creating in-house employee development courses

  • Leads in-house technical resource management (typical detail library, spec content, general notes, workflows)

  • Provides peer reviews for design/determines design criteria

  • Determines design approach for complex/challenging project items

  • Serves as technical resource for all levels of staff

Skill/Knowledge Requirements:

Personal Characteristics:

  • Analytical thinking/problem solving

  • Organization

  • Time management and prioritization

  • Computer operation

  • Engineering principles and techniques

  • Codes and standards

  • Shear design standards

  • Effective written and oral communication with clients

  • Client/end-user needs

  • Delegation

  • People Development/Mentorship

  • Professional

  • Responsible

  • Accountable

  • Collaborative

  • Desire for improvement and growth

  • Commitment to client service

  • Flexibility

  • Patience

 

Experience Desired

3. Senior (11-20 Yrs), 4. Director (20+ Yrs)

Travel Requirement

<10%

Minimum License Req'd

Professional Engineer (PE)

Software Skills Desired

RAM Structural System, Revit, Microsoft Office

Mentoring Provided for Position

2. Informal Mentoring

Provide Visa Support

Possibly, depends on multiple factors
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About Shear Structural

About Shear Structural

Founded in 2017, Shear Structural is Georgia’s only 100% women-owned and managed structural engineering firm. We are a small but mighty team, bringing diverse perspectives and deep expertise to some of the most exciting and impactful community projects across the Southeast.

Our work focuses on adaptive reuse, healthcare, municipal/civic, and education projects, where we take pride in designing resilient, thoughtful, and sustainable structures that strengthen communities.

As a certified FBE and WBE, we are recognized by local, regional, and national entities for our commitment to diversity and excellence. Our collaborative office is conveniently located in downtown Chamblee, Georgia, just steps from the Chamblee MARTA station.

Shear Structural has been honored with numerous industry accolades, including:

  • Best Firm to Work For by Zweig White and the Atlanta Business Chronicle
  • PSMJ Circle of Excellence member (2019–2024)
  • Autodesk Entrepreneur Grant recipient
  • Zweig White Top New Venture awardee

At Shear, we are more than engineers—we are problem solvers, innovators, and partners in building a stronger, smarter future.

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