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Project Engineer-Structural at Professional Engineering Consultant

Professional Engineering Consultant Tulsa, OK

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Project Engineer will be responsible for design on multiple projects, directing and/or leading other design professionals within their discipline, and working with other design disciplines internal and external to PEC to develop engineering solutions for PEC's Clients. This position will be responsible for providing design deliverables for a variety of projects, while maintaining PEC's standard of excellence. This position utilizes BIM/CAD software, hand calculations, and computer-based calculations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for project completion in accordance with qualify assurance policies, standards and project specifications
  • Prepare and review engineering plans and drawings
  • Assist in the preparation of project proposals, cost estimates, and feasibility studies
  • Performs and/or directs engineering design, coordination with other design staff for construction document and specification production in compliance with building codes, construction administration, and development of reports/studies
  • Serves as an advisor to the Project Manager, identifying and communicating any potential risk to the project in a timely fashion
  • Performs and/or directs design computations by hand and by computer software
  • Uses experience, education, and judgement to make informed decisions. Retains knowledge and builds on previous experiences to increase capabilities in breadth and complexity
  • Organizes multiple projects and tasks and completes them in a timely manner, on schedule, and per PEC Standards. Oversees tasks that have been delegated to other engineers and support staff
  • Effectively communicates and coordinates with the Design Team to complete design tasks on numerous projects
  • Perform quality control reviews at appropriate milestones
  • Mentors, trains and develops less experienced staff
  • Participates in business development activities to include developing and maintaining relationships with clients
  • Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company's discretion

Special Knowledge, skills and abilities:

  • Ability to work independently and with others, with minimal supervision.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in preparing engineering plans, reports, and documentation
  • Familiarity with local regulations, permitting processes, and design standards
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Knowledge and skill in determining project requirements, setting project scope of work, determining design budgets, determining preliminary construction budgets, and review of contracts.
  • Strong work ethic
  • Experience with computer aided drafting and modeling using industry accepted software as described below:
    1. AutoDesk Revit
    2. AutoDesk AutoCAD
    3. Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
    4. Bluebeam Revu
    5. RISA/RAM
    6. Enercalc
  • Experience with codes and regulations, interpreting plans, and design discipline specific project components as described below: Electrical Equipment Layout and Room Sizing
    1. Structural Design & Calculations for Buildings
      • Load Path Analysis
      • Lateral Analysis - Seismic and Wind Load
      • Lateral force-resisting systems
      • Structural Elements Design (beams, columns, joists, slabs, walls, and foundations)
    2. Structural Materials (Steel, Concrete, Masonry, Wood)
    3. Storm Shelters
    4. Deep Foundation Systems
    5. Precision Equipment/Machine Foundations
    6. Pre-Engineered Metal Building Foundations
    7. Building Condition Assessments
    8. Structural Repair/Retrofit of Existing Buildings

Education and Experience:

  • Minimum of a B.S. Degree in an appropriate field of study from an accredited college is required.
  • Minimum four (4) years of experience in engineering.

License and Certification:

  • Professional Engineering (PE) license in the location of practice is required.

Summary of Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K Matching
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Maternity Leave
  • Identity Theft Insurance
  • Cancer Insurance

Work Environment:

PEC values a healthy work-life balance, and we focus on working efficiently and collaboratively to ensure quality and productive work as well as quality time away from the office. The work environment is business casual, friendly, respectful, and team oriented with daily peer interactions regarding work progress, client needs and project-specific technical issues. We strive to create an enjoyable work environment with support and opportunities for positive career growth. Much of the work will be conducted within an office setting with frequent sitting, reaching and manipulation of objects, tools and/or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties involved require moving materials that weigh up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines. At times, bending, reaching, standing, and walking may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if there are no supervisor responsibilities, put N/A):

  • N/A


PEC is an AA/EEO/Veteran/Disabled employer.

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Typical mid-level pay: $85k for Agricultural Engineers nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$85k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$43k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $133k

Top performers earn significantly more—skill and negotiation matter.

Senior roles pay 108% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Balanced market

Pay is responsive to skills and negotiation. Position yourself as a specialist.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage
Moderate
Mobility
Limited

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

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Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

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Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
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Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Expertise pays off

Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.

+6%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024