Principal Structural Engineer

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Florida
Office
R182248
Engineering
Additional posting locations:
US - NC, Charlotte
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Job Description:

Parsons has a career opportunity for an amazingly talented Principal Structural Engineer to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Manage or significantly contribute to multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring successful execution of structural disciplines from inception through completion.
  • Apply structural engineering principles to lead the design of building and water/wastewater facility structures that meet project objectives, client expectations, and regulatory standards.
  • Perform and review complex structural analyses using industry‑standard software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, RISA, STAAD, ANSYS, Mathcad, SAFE, and other similar tools).
  • Oversee and develop detailed design drawings, technical calculations, and construction documents with rigorous attention to accuracy and constructability
  • Assist with leading coordination efforts with subconsultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders to maintain schedules, budgets, and high-quality outcomes.
  • Ensure strict compliance with QA/QC procedures, including thorough review of design calculations, drawings, and specifications
  • Serve as a technical resource for resolving design challenges, providing innovative and efficient solutions aligned with client needs
  • Engage directly with clients as needed to build strong relationships, communicate project progress, and identify opportunities for added value.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or related field) and 10+ years of related work experience.
  • Professional Engineer registration in Florida.
  • Proven ability to perform and oversee QA/QC procedures on complex structural designs
  • Strong leadership, communication, and team‑coordination skills, with the ability to mentor junior engineers


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Experience with both new and rehabilitation of water and wastewater facilities
  • Experience in cross-disciplinary teamwork
  • Full structural design per governing building codes and design standards including ACI, AISC, AWWA, ASCE and the Florida Building Code.
  • Advanced degree in the same or related field. (preferred)

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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