Senior Structural Engineer

Position Overview

At EXP, we provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. We bring together engineers, architects, designers, scientists, and creators to solve the most complex challenges. As part of our global network, you’ll leverage diverse perspectives and an entrepreneurial spirit in an employee‐owned company that values sustainable results and community. Join us as a Senior Structural Engineer in our New Orleans, Louisiana office—in a hybrid work capacity—to work on transportation and infrastructure projects focused on highway, railway, and transit structures including bridges, culverts, and retaining walls.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design for various project types, including complex bridge designs.
• Oversee the planning and schematic/geometric layout of new structures.
• Perform analysis and design calculations according to applicable design codes using computer programs.
• Prepare plan drawings, details, construction specifications, and design calculations.
• Conduct construction and life cycle cost estimates and prepare load rating calculations.
• Oversee project construction administration including reviews of shop drawings and RFIs.
• Supervise and direct staff engineers and technicians while assisting project managers with scoping, budgeting, and ensuring quality deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Structural Engineering.
• Licensed PE in Louisiana.
• Experience with LADOTD.
• Experience with proposals and business development activities.
• Proficient in MicroStation.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in a Structural Engineer role.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to direct and supervise staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with computers including spreadsheets, word processing, and engineering software.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multi-discipline project teams, including remote teams.
• Exceptional time management and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound engineering judgment.
• A strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with complex bridge projects is a plus.
• Knowledge of AASHTO and bridge analysis, design, and detailing.
• Familiarity with structural analysis software such as SAP-CSI, AASHTOWareBrR, LARSA 4D, or similar.
• Ability to mentor structural engineers.