Senior Structural Engineer (Vertical Design Build) in Birmingham

Responsibilities

This position requires performing structural engineering design and analysis and operating in or supporting Responsible Charge. The Senior Structural Engineer serves as a technical leader within the Design & Engineering team, providing oversight, resolving complex challenges, and helping guide engineering efforts across multiple projects.

Typical Responsibilities and Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Serve as Engineer of Record for design-build projects and perform or lead all structural engineering efforts required to move projects from first client contact through completion of construction.
• Coordinate structural design with architectural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and other design disciplines and internal operations, scheduling, and procurement teams.
• Prepare Structural Narratives, Schematic Designs, and Construction Documents.
• Prepare 2D and 3D structural analysis models.
• Prepare detailed models and drawings utilizing Revit.
• Perform Construction Administration duties such as delegated design review, shop drawing review, RFI review and response, and perform pre-pour and other site visits as required.
• Evaluate work that may be out of specification such as misplaced foundations and columns, distressed members, cracked concrete, misalignments, insufficient concrete breaks, and similar issues.
• Develop remediations for work performed by Brasfield and Gorrie.
• Review proposed remediations for work performed by subcontractors.
• Perform design assist and value engineering reviews of structural systems, including foundations, framing systems, and delegated components.
• Evaluate existing and proposed permanent structures for temporary loads and conditions including pump trucks, cranes, lifts and other equipment on structures.
• Prepare and seal appropriate analysis, calculations, details, plans, drawings, quantities, specifications, and reports as required to fulfill the responsibilities and duties above.
• Perform quality control reviews of the plans, calculations, and other documentation prepared by other engineers employed by Brasfield & Gorrie or by external consultant engineers.
• Develop staff work plans and provide daily supervision of staff.
• Mentor and train staff.

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience

What Sets This Role Apart:

• Direct integration with construction teams, providing the opportunity to see engineering solutions implemented in real time.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of work across multiple sectors, allowing engineers to broaden technical experience beyond a single market.
• Collaboration with established internal project teams, enabling strong working relationships and efficient project execution.
• Opportunity to influence project outcomes through practical, buildable engineering solutions.
• A work environment that supports long-term sustainability, including a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
• Defined career progression with intentional training and development opportunities.

Education, Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field.
• Typically 6–14+ years of structural engineering and design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in Responsible Charge for engineering deliverables.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable codes, including IBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC, AWC, and AISI.
• Expertise in the analysis and design of reinforced concrete, post-tensioned concrete, structural steel, cold-formed steel, timber, masonry, and foundation systems.
• Strong engineering judgment and decision-making capability, particularly in high-risk or ambiguous situations.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and influence project teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams while managing competing priorities.
• Proficient in structural analysis, modeling, and drafting software.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Position Characteristics:

• Leads highly complex scopes of engineering work.
• Functions as a senior technical leader on project teams.
• Demonstrates advanced independence, sound judgment, and strong technical capability.
• Operates in or directly supports Responsible Charge, depending on project and licensing requirements.
• Builds trust with project teams, leadership, and peers through technical leadership and consistent delivery.