Structural Connection Design Project Manager

Apex Structural Engineering

Structural Engineer designing and analyzing steel connections at Apex Structural Engineering. Focus on innovative projects with a collaborative team in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Structural analysis for delegated steel connection design projects
Steel connection design, miscellaneous steel design, and erection engineering
Calculation development, steel shop drawing reviews, submittal preparation, RFI development, and new calculation development
Utilize analysis software programs such as Ram Connection, RISA Connection, Excel, Idea Statica, BlueBeam, Trimble Connect, and Revit
Review 3-D BIM models to aid in building design, connection design, and shop drawing reviews
Maintain oversight of project schedules, resource planning, and mitigation for all connection engineering tasks
Collaborate with project managers, detailers, fabricators, and erectors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering
Master’s degree in civil or structural engineering is a plus
PE certification
3+ years of structural engineering experience
An advanced understanding of relevant building codes, materials, and standards
Enthusiasm and desire to succeed and develop technical skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Software skills with Ram Connection, RISA Connection, Excel, Idea Statica, BlueBeam, Trimble Connect, and Revit are a plus
Attention to detail, logical problem-solving skills, and strong organizational skills
Ability to thrive under pressure and meet deadlines
Passion for steel design and growing professional knowledge and skills in steel construction

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access to a fully equipped gym
Golf simulator
Coffee house/café
Flexible work schedule
Paid parental leave
$5,000 tuition assistance annually
Membership to Orange Theory or access to in-house gym
Three dedicated hours each week for mental and physical health
Generous vacation, sick, and personal time
Yearly company retreats
Relocation assistance up to $10,000
Continuous learning opportunities and career development programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

structural analysissteel connection designmiscellaneous steel designcalculation developmentshop drawing reviewssubmittal preparationRFI development3-D BIM modelingbuilding codessteel construction

Soft Skills

communication skillsattention to detaillogical problem-solvingorganizational skillsability to thrive under pressuremeet deadlinesenthusiasmdesire to succeedcollaborationresource planning

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineeringBachelor’s degree in structural engineeringMaster’s degree in civil engineeringMaster’s degree in structural engineeringPE certification