Interpret and apply domestic and international structural design codes and standards
Review structural calculations, construction documents, specifications, and design deliverables
Review reinforcement detailing, structural steel fabrication drawings, and vendor submittals
Project Leadership
Serve as the Structural Discipline Lead on multidisciplinary engineering projects
Develop engineering budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and work-hour estimates
Manage project resources while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget expectations
Coordinate closely with civil, mechanical, electrical, piping, and process engineering teams
Client & Business Development
Collaborate with clients during project planning, scope development, and proposal preparation
Build and maintain trusted client relationships through technical excellence and responsive communication
Support business development initiatives and strategic growth opportunities
Mentorship
Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers
Foster a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture focused on continuous improvement and technical excellence
Field Support
Perform site visits to verify existing conditions and support construction activities
Assist with resolving field engineering challenges and constructability issues
- Travel for short- and long-term field assignments as project needs require
- What You'll Bring
- Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architecture (Master's preferred)
15+ years of structural engineering experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, process, or power generation projects
Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license required
Demonstrated experience leading structural engineering projects and multidisciplinary teams
Advanced knowledge of structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, and industrial structures
Strong proficiency with RISA-3D, STAAD.Pro, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
Experience preparing structural assessment and evaluation reports
Strong understanding of engineering codes, standards, and industry best practices
Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship skills
Exceptional organizational and project management abilities
- Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
- Why Valdes?
- At Valdes Architecture & Engineering, you'll join a multidisciplinary team that designs the infrastructure powering industries and communities across the country.
Our engineers work on challenging projects in
Industrial Manufacturing
Power Generation & Energy
Chemical Processing
Oil & Gas
Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals
Utilities
Infrastructure & Heavy Industrial Facilities
- We believe great engineering starts with great people. Our collaborative culture empowers employees to innovate, lead, mentor, and continue growing throughout their careers.
- Why You Will Love This Role
- Lead technically challenging, high-impact structural engineering projects
Collaborate with nationally recognized multidisciplinary engineering teams
Mentor the next generation of structural engineers
Influence project strategy and business growth
Hybrid work environment
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Opportunity to shape the future of Valdes' Structural Engineering practice
