Open Position
Senior Structural Engineer
Greenville, NC or Raleigh, NC
The East Group is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer our multidisciplinary team in either our Greenville or Raleigh, NC office. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex structural design projects across industrial, healthcare, and public sectors. The ideal candidate is a seasoned engineer with strong technical proficiency, excellent communication skills, and a passion for innovative and efficient structural design.
Who We Are
With 60+ employees across multiple disciplines, The East Group is a full-service engineering and architecture firm with deep roots in North Carolina. For more than 50 years, we’ve served clients with a commitment to technical excellence, thoughtful design, and long-lasting relationships. At our core, we believe in a people-first culture—where integrity, service, and teamwork shape every interaction.
About the Role
As a Senior Structural Engineer, you’ll play a key role in leading the analysis, design, and coordination of structural systems across a wide range of project types—industrial facilities, healthcare campuses, educational buildings, and municipal infrastructure. You’ll work closely with architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver safe, efficient, and constructible solutions. This position provides an opportunity to grow as both a technical expert and mentor while contributing to meaningful, community-focused projects.
- Key Responsibilities
- Lead structural design for steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures
- Perform detailed modeling and analysis using RISA software (RISA-3D, RISAFloor, RISAFoundation)
- Review and seal calculations, drawings, and reports for quality and compliance
- Collaborate with architects and MEP engineers to ensure coordinated, successful project delivery
- Manage project schedules, scopes, and budgets while maintaining strong client relationships
- Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and promoting a culture of learning and excellence
- Conduct site visits, condition assessments, and construction-phase observations
- Prepare structural reports, specifications, and construction documents
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred)
- PE license in North Carolina (or ability to obtain reciprocity quickly)
- 8+ years of relevant structural engineering experience
- Proficiency in RISA software (RISA-3D, RISAFloor, etc.)
- Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and other structural design tools
- Strong knowledge of building codes (IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, etc.)
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
- A proactive, team-oriented mindset and commitment to technical excellence
Why The East Group?
At The East Group, we believe how we treat people matters—our clients, our partners, and our team. We’ve built a workplace grounded in respect, trust, and shared purpose. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative, technically rigorous projects while being part of a firm that values your expertise, supports your growth, and celebrates your contributions.