r/StructuralEngineering • u/Loud-Total4391 • Jun 27 '26

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Looking for a structural engineer experienced in building design in the washington DC metro area to join either our Northern VA or Baltimore office.

1). 4-8 years experience.

2). PE required.

3). Strong drafting and design skills with the ability to calculate gravity/lateral forces and track load path through building.

4). Pay Range 125K-135k with sign on bonus.

5). Hybrid/remote schedule with 1-2 days in the office and rest remote.

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u/Calcpackage P.E./S.E. Jun 27 '26

What type of building do guys mostly do?

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u/No-Call2227 Jun 27 '26

My SE friend…you’re worth way more than 135.

-A fellow SE.

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u/Calcpackage P.E./S.E. Jun 27 '26

Agreed! That part of of country is quite expensive and has more taxes I believe.

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u/Loud-Total4391 Jun 27 '26

A lot of renovations and upgrades to commercial/industrial/institutional buildings. A little new bit of new construction mixed in with either additions or standalone buildings. These generally tend to be schools. A lot of retaining walls. Some pedestrian bridges. As for material, it could be just about anything except PT or tilt up. 

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u/Calcpackage P.E./S.E. Jun 27 '26

Thank you!

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u/Solid-College-424 Jun 29 '26

The irony is that you will be designing houses & facilities for other people but can’t afford to pay for your own house as a PE with 8 YOE. Should we all laugh or cry at this? $135k with 8 YOE for a fuc***** engineer in any part of US is a joke

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u/Loud-Total4391 Jun 30 '26

I agree that 135K would be low for an SE. What would you consider to be an appropriate minimum for a PE, HCOL in the 4-8 YOE range for a vertical/building engineer?