Senior Structural Engineer

About the Role:

As a Senior Structural Engineer in our Owings Mills office, you will move beyond the drafting board to serve as a pivotal leader and Subject Matter Expert for complex industrial projects. You will be responsible for orchestrating the full lifecycle of medium-to-large scale designs, providing critical direction to teams of engineers and designers while ensuring technical excellence across diverse sectors like life sciences, power generation, and chemical refining. This role is designed for a strategic professional who thrives on managing scope and budget, interpreting intricate codes, and delivering high-impact structural solutions that drive operational success for our global client base.

About TAI:

TAI brings together engineering, construction, systems integration, on-site services, and technical services — combining proven execution with trusted expertise to support clients across the entire project lifecycle. Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.

Here’s a glimpse into your day to day:

• Leading multiple mid and large-size design projects.
• Directing other engineers and designers for preparation of drawings and reports.
• Managing scope, schedule, and budget for assigned projects.
• Functioning as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for various projects and teams.
• Collaborating and coordinating with other engineering disciplines and stakeholders.
• Researching applicable codes and industry standards.
• Interpreting codes and collaborating with other design professionals as needed.
• Preparing engineering analysis and reports, including conditions assessment.
• Preparing advanced engineering calculations and reviewing calculations prepared by others.
• Overseeing development of preliminary and detailed engineering designs.
• Creating engineering specifications and controls sequences with support from Chief Engineer.
• Performing design quality control, monitoring progress, and notifying managers of scope changes.

You’ll be a perfect fit if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Civil or Architectural Engineering or applicable program.
• Structural Engineer (SE) Licensure is preferred or ability to obtain.
• Professional Engineering (PE) Licensure is required.
• Minimum 8 years of structural engineering design experience on relevant projects. Applicable design experience includes creating construction documents for concrete and steel design in industrial, manufacturing, commercial, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and institutional environments. with significant expertise in at least two of these areas.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading engineers and designers for creation of drawings and performing engineering calculations.
• Proficient knowledge of applicable design codes including current editions ASCE 7 (and others), IBC, ACI 318, AISC 303 (and others) as well as locally adopted codes and standards
• Understanding of OSHA requirements as relating to facility design and construction
• Experience and understanding of environmental and regional design considerations such as wind speed, rainfall, ice loading, seismic design, etc.
• Ability to perform field work that will include walking, kneeling, sitting, standing, climbing stairs and/or ladders.
• Willingness and ability to travel to client sites.
• Willingness and ability to work in the office at least two days per week.
• Willingness and ability to mentor and train others.
• Willingness and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to gather and organize information and documentation.
• Ability to multitask.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must, along with a positive work attitude, and willingness to learn new skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay: $110,000-150,000 annually (depending on experience)
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee – family) are also available!
• 401(k)with employer match

Other Offerings:

• The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.
• The ability to balance your work and family activities.
• Flexible work schedule
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.
• A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.
• Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.

Discover what makes TAI a top-20 manufacturing partner, according to Engineering News-Record (ENR), and one of the top-50 fastest-growing private companies in the Baltimore Business Journal. Learn more about us at www.taiengineering.com.