Design Lead- Structural Engineer

Company: Gessner Engineering LLC
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description The design lead oversees the design team in successfully planning, executing, and delivering primarily large-scale projects. Responsibilities include: • Act as the primary design engineer of record and project lead for projects congruent with experience. • Provide regularly scheduled project reviews to review design progress, schedule, outstanding issues, etc. to provide guidance and support to design staff. • Sign and seal plan sets as appropriate for level of involvement in the project. • Create or direct schematic design layouts and establish initial design direction. • Plan out project tasks, priorities, timelines, and delegate tasks to project engineers and designers. • Perform QA/QC of delegated tasks. • Provide technical support and develop expertise of project engineers as necessary. • Communicate and coordinate with and between clients and design teams. • Provide design team assistance with complex RFIs and CA issues. • Provide guidance and/or generate Program of Requirements and Master Plans. • Help develop additional augmentation procedures and integration. • Generate proposals as necessary. • Meet deadlines. • Mentor staff on engineering design and project delivery. • Other duties as assigned and necessary. Education/ Experience: Required: Bachelor of Science in Structural Engineering Preferred: Master's degree in Structural Engineering 5-10 years of engineering experience with project management experience Experience in the use of various structural design codes and specifications including but not limited to IBC, IRC, ASCE 7, ACI, PCI, AISC, NDS, and TMS Experience in design and detailing of various construction materials, including steel, cold formed metal framing, conventional and post-tensioned concrete, concrete masonry, and conventional and engineered wood Experience in the design and analysis of building structures Experience in the development of comprehensive construction documents Skills and special requirements/licensing: Registered P.E. in the state of Texas Bluebeam, Autodesk REVIT, RISA, or RAM Structural System experience is a plus. Being solutions-minded and self-initiating Gessner Engineering does not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, OPT, CPT, TN, or similar) at this time. Gessner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

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