Job Description
Senior Structural Engineer / Manager
Brooksource
Locations :
- Nashville, TN
- Louisville, KY
Overview
Our client’s leading AEC firm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Structural Engineer / Manager to join their growing team in either Nashville, TN or Louisville, KY. This role is ideal for a technically strong, hands-on engineer who can also manage projects from start to finish. The position offers a 50 / 50 split between structural engineering and project management responsibilities and will directly support senior leadership by offloading project oversight and technical workload.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, client-focused environment on private-sector projects across commercial, healthcare, and wastewater markets.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the technical lead and project manager on multiple active structural projectsOversee project scope, budget, scheduling, and coordination while performing detailed design workCreate and review structural drawings, calculations, and specificationsCollaborate with clients, architects, and construction teams across all project phasesMentor junior engineers and support staffEnsure all designs meet applicable codes and quality standardsSupport occasional business development or proposal efforts as neededQualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural EngineeringLicensed Professional Engineer (PE)10+ years of structural engineering experience , including active design and project oversightStrong background in private-sector design (consulting / design firm experience preferred)Proficiency in materials and structural systems including steel, concrete, masonry, and woodSkilled in tools such as RISA, EnerCalc, Revit, and AutoCADKnowledge of ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, and IBC standardsStrong project management, time management, and communication skillsPreferred Experience
Design experience in wastewater facilities, commercial buildings, and healthcare projectsFamiliarity with leveraging AI tools or automation platforms to streamline documentation, proposals, and internal workflows is a strong plusFamiliarity with construction processes and ability to engage with job site teamsBased in or willing to relocate to Nashville, TN or Louisville, KYSelf-motivated, collaborative, and capable of managing multiple deadlines