Structural Design Engineer

Job Description
Structural Design Engineer - St. Louis, MO
Design with Purpose. Build with Impact. Grow with Ownership.
Looking to level up your engineering career with a firm that’s doing things differently? This is your chance to join one of the most respected design firms in the U.S. - a firm with a 60+ year track record, a national footprint, and a culture built around employee ownership, real impact, and innovative design .
We’re looking for a Structural Design Engineer ready to take the lead on exciting, complex work in St. Louis, MO . If you want to design structures that matter, mentor future talent, and grow in a firm where your voice actually counts - this is it.
What Makes This Role Stand Out:

• You’ll be a Lead Designer on meaningful structural projects - from concept to construction.
  
• You’ll work for a 100% employee-owned firm - where your contributions aren’t just valued, they’re rewarded.
  
• You’ll enjoy a national reputation and local culture , with the flexibility, mentorship, and growth opportunities to match.
  

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the structural design of a variety of building projects
  
• Analyze and design structural systems using software, spreadsheets, and hand calculations
  
• Prepare technical project specifications and ensure designs meet all code requirements
  
• Coordinate across disciplines - architectural, MEP, and more
  
• Document decisions, manage schedules, and track progress against scope and fee
  
• Conduct site visits and assist with construction-phase services
  
• Mentor junior designers and modelers
  
• Support the Project Manager in keeping projects on track and clients satisfied
  

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s in Structural preferred)
  
• EIT certification or Professional Engineering license (or on track)
  
• 4+ years of structural engineering experience
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CAD, and BIM tools
  
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
  

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive compensation with room for growth
  
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k)
  
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  
• Generous paid time off and holidays
  
• Tuition assistance and P.E. exam bonus
  
• Flexibility, work-life balance, and a supportive culture
  

Ready to Design Your Future? If you’re a Structural Design Engineer who’s ready to make a difference - in your projects, your community, and your career - we want to hear from you.
Note : This is a full-time position based in St. Louis, MO . Sponsorship is not available for this role.
My name is Heather Clow and I specialize in placing Architecture and Engineering professionals across the US. If you would like to discuss this opportunity, or any others we may be aware of, please reach out to me directly at or .
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.