Position: Structural Engineer
Location: Royal Oak, Michigan
Work Type: On-site
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 7+ Years
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Licensed Structural Engineer (PE required) to support and lead structural engineering efforts within a growing in-house AEC practice. This role is responsible for designing and producing stamped structural documents across healthcare, institutional, and commercial projects while supporting multidisciplinary coordination and project delivery from concept through construction.
The ideal candidate will serve as a key technical resource, helping shape structural engineering standards, improve workflows, and ensure high-quality structural design across all projects.
Key Responsibilities
Structural Design & Engineering
- Design and produce stamped structural construction documents
- Perform structural analysis, load calculations, and member sizing
- Design foundations based on soil, loading, and occupancy conditions
- Select and evaluate structural systems during early design phases
- Coordinate structural integration with architectural design (grid, spacing, heights, systems)
BIM & Coordination
- Coordinate structural scope within Revit/BIM environments
- Collaborate with architectural, mechanical, electrical, and consulting teams
- Resolve structural coordination conflicts during design development
Construction Support
- Review shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals
- Conduct site visits and construction observations
- Coordinate with geotechnical engineers on foundation and soil conditions
- Ensure compliance with codes and construction documents
Standards & Development
- Develop structural standards, details, and templates
- Improve internal engineering workflows and BIM standards
- Support continuous improvement of engineering practices
Business Development Support
- Support proposals, interviews, and client presentations
- Provide technical input for pursuit strategies
- Represent structural expertise in client and consultant discussions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering
- PE License required (Michigan or reciprocity eligible)
- 7+ years of structural engineering experience
- Strong experience in commercial, institutional, or healthcare projects
- Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
- Experience with structural software (RISA, RAM, ETABS or similar)
- Strong understanding of building codes and structural systems
Preferred Qualifications
- SE License preferred
- Healthcare and institutional project experience
- Experience with steel, concrete, masonry, light-gauge, and timber systems
- Familiarity with BIM-driven multidisciplinary coordination
- Experience in complex facilities (healthcare, labs, etc.)
Work Environment
Collaborative AEC environment working with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors. Includes both office-based design work and periodic site visits for construction observation.
Career Opportunity
This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to lead structural engineering efforts across complex projects while helping establish internal standards, improve design processes, and contribute to the growth of a multidisciplinary engineering practice.
This is a remote position.
