Structural Engineer

**Structural Engineer — Huntsville, AL** **Practice Area:** Structural Engineering \| Buildings \& Site Development What if your next project let you shape the buildings communities rely on for decades to come? Southern Search is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a client, a well\-established multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and planning firm with a strong presence across Huntsville and the broader Southeast. They're seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join their growing team. **The Opportunity** This is a chance to take on a senior technical role with real ownership over structural design across a diverse portfolio of building and site\-related projects — from ground\-up construction to renovations and structural evaluations of existing facilities. You'll work shoulder\-to\-shoulder with architects, engineers, and project managers on coordinated, multidisciplinary teams, applying sound engineering judgment to deliver practical, code\-compliant, and constructible solutions. For a licensed engineer looking for a role with both technical depth and mentorship responsibility, this is a strong next step. **What You'll Do** * Design and analyze structural systems for buildings and site\-related structures * Prepare structural calculations, specifications, and construction documents supporting coordinated, constructible designs * Apply building codes, design standards, and engineering best practices to develop safe, efficient structural solutions * Collaborate with project managers, architects, and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout planning and design * Perform structural evaluations and recommend repairs or renovations for existing facilities * Support construction activities through field observations, submittal reviews, RFI responses, and technical guidance * Prepare technical memoranda, engineering reports, and structural assessment documentation * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and staff **What You'll Bring** * Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering * Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Alabama, required * 10\+ years of experience in structural engineering design * Demonstrated experience designing buildings, retaining walls, foundations, and other structural systems * Proficiency with structural analysis and design software * Strong knowledge of structural materials, applicable building codes, and engineering standards * Strong communication, collaboration, and problem\-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams **Compensation \& Benefits** Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, company profit sharing, flexible spending and health savings account options, a 401(k) with employer matching, paid professional association membership, tuition and certification expense reimbursement, volunteer service leave, 100% employer\-paid life insurance, and short\- and long\-term disability options.