Senior Level Structural Technologist Jobs
Senior level structural technologist jobs put experienced professionals in charge of complex structural design decisions, project-wide technical standards, and the junior and mid-level staff who carry the work forward. Openings are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Staffing & Recruiting, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions, and employers like HDR, Jobot, and Stantec hiring at this level now.
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Department: Transportation
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Compensation: $140,000 - $170,000 / year
Description
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of more than 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions. Due to MSG's continued growth, we’re expanding our Transportation Engineering services in Pennsylvania and developing a dedicated Structures group within our Hermitage, Cranberry, and Waynesburg offices. We are seeking a Structure/Bridge Practice Leader to guide bridge and structural engineering efforts, lead project delivery, and develop technical talent. This role offers an opportunity to shape a growing practice and provide leadership on a variety of structural transportation projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead structural design and analysis for bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other transportation-related structures.
- Prepare structural calculations, design reports, load ratings, design plans, and specifications.
- Oversee production of structural drawings and coordinate with roadway, traffic, geotechnical, and survey teams.
- Manage multiple structural projects, including budgets, schedules, and client communication.
- Review the work of junior engineers and provide mentorship, training, and technical direction.
- Conduct quality control reviews to ensure compliance with PennDOT standards, AASHTO LRFD, and applicable codes.
- Support proposals, project scoping, and business development activities as MSG expands its structural practice in PA.
- Attend coordination meetings with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
- Lead efforts to improve structural design processes, workflows, and team development.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis or related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) required; Structural Engineer (SE) licensure preferred.
- 15+ years of structural engineering experience with bridges or transportation structures.
- Experience with PennDOT design criteria and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
- Proficiency in structural analysis software such as LEAP Bridge, STAAD, LARSA, SAP2000, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams.
- Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience delivering PennDOT or local agency projects.
- Experience conducting load ratings and complex structure analysis.
- Ability to support and grow a new structural engineering team in a developing market.
Benefits
- 401(k) w/ company match
- Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!
It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.
The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.
Department: Transportation
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Compensation: $140,000 - $170,000 / year
Description
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of more than 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions. Due to MSG's continued growth, we’re expanding our Transportation Engineering services in Pennsylvania and developing a dedicated Structures group within our Hermitage, Cranberry, and Waynesburg offices. We are seeking a Structure/Bridge Practice Leader to guide bridge and structural engineering efforts, lead project delivery, and develop technical talent. This role offers an opportunity to shape a growing practice and provide leadership on a variety of structural transportation projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead structural design and analysis for bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other transportation-related structures.
- Prepare structural calculations, design reports, load ratings, design plans, and specifications.
- Oversee production of structural drawings and coordinate with roadway, traffic, geotechnical, and survey teams.
- Manage multiple structural projects, including budgets, schedules, and client communication.
- Review the work of junior engineers and provide mentorship, training, and technical direction.
- Conduct quality control reviews to ensure compliance with PennDOT standards, AASHTO LRFD, and applicable codes.
- Support proposals, project scoping, and business development activities as MSG expands its structural practice in PA.
- Attend coordination meetings with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
- Lead efforts to improve structural design processes, workflows, and team development.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis or related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) required; Structural Engineer (SE) licensure preferred.
- 15+ years of structural engineering experience with bridges or transportation structures.
- Experience with PennDOT design criteria and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
- Proficiency in structural analysis software such as LEAP Bridge, STAAD, LARSA, SAP2000, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams.
- Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience delivering PennDOT or local agency projects.
- Experience conducting load ratings and complex structure analysis.
- Ability to support and grow a new structural engineering team in a developing market.
Benefits
- 401(k) w/ company match
- Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!
It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.
The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.
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Senior Level Structural Technologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level structural technologist job?
Employers at this level look for demonstrated ownership of full-project structural packages, proficiency with current detailing and BIM workflows, and evidence that you have guided less experienced staff through design challenges. A portfolio showing complex structural systems you led from concept through construction documentation, combined with references who can speak to your technical judgment, gives you a clear edge over candidates with equivalent years on the job.
Which companies hire senior level structural technologists?
Companies hiring senior level structural technologists right now include HDR, Jobot, and Stantec, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from established structural and multidisciplinary engineering firms, large commercial construction companies, and infrastructure-focused public agencies that need experienced technologists who can operate with minimal supervision.
Are there remote senior level structural technologist jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by project type and employer. About 25% of senior level structural technologist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most fully remote roles tied to production-heavy detailing work rather than coordination-intensive projects. Hybrid arrangements are more common at firms that require periodic site visits or in-office collaboration on large structural packages.
What makes a structural technologist role senior level?
Senior level structural technologist roles are defined by independent ownership of technical deliverables, responsibility for checking or coordinating the work of others, and the depth to resolve complex structural challenges without close supervision. At this stage, you are expected to set detailing standards on a project, serve as the technical point of contact for engineers and project managers, and mentor junior staff through production and quality control processes.
Which industries hire the most senior level structural technologists?
Senior Level structural technologist roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand at the senior level because their projects involve large-scale or technically complex structural systems that require experienced professionals who can own the documentation process from start to finish.