Senior Project Structural Engineer

HNTB

Senior Project Structural Engineer leading structural design for complex buildings at HNTB. Collaborates with teams across sports, aviation, and government infrastructure projects.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $126,942 - $198,551 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads structural engineering analysis and design of building structures including sport facilities, airport facilities, transit facilities and more in support of HNTB’s national architectural practice.
Prepares structural engineering analysis and design of framing and foundation systems for steel, concrete, post-tensioned concrete, masonry, and wood building frame systems.
Collaborates with structural engineering peers and teammates to leverage experience and learning to enhance the creativity and success of the structural practice.
Develops creative structural design solutions from concept design through final design.
Provides structural engineering services during bidding and construction phases of projects, including submittal review, providing solutions to construction questions and coordination, and site observation.
Leads technical tasks of project teams including structural engineers and BIM technicians.
Coordinates design and provides structural engineering technical direction with multi-disciplined architectural teams.
Assists project management with administrative operations, such as cost-control on projects and quality control for assigned projects.
Mentors junior staff and assists in professional development of staff members.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Architectural or Civil Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience.
Licensed Professional Engineer: PE having passed the SE1 exam.
Core structural engineering skills in steel, concrete and masonry.
Competency in wind and seismic load analysis.
Competency to develop calculations and drawings for construction.
Deep understanding of Building Codes (IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI).
Software proficiency (Revit/BIM 360 and either ETABS, SAP 2000, or RISA).
Experience leading a team of structural engineers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

structural engineering analysisdesign of building structuresframing systemsfoundation systemssteel constructionconcrete constructionpost-tensioned concretemasonry constructionwood frame systemswind and seismic load analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcreativitymentoringproject managementcommunicationproblem-solvingadministrative operationsquality controlteam coordination

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Architectural EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringLicensed Professional Engineer (PE)SE1 exam