Together, we bring joy to those we serve by design. Everything we do, how we hire, how we lead, how we deliver design to our clients, is measured against that standard. As a 100% employee-owned firm with roots stretching back to 1853, we operate across five market studios, Civic, Distilled Spirits, Higher Education, Hospitality & Corporate Commercial, and Industrial, from our home in Louisville, Kentucky.
Our hybrid, multi-disciplinary team brings architects, engineers, and designers into daily collaboration from across the country, producing award-winning solutions for clients who trust us to deliver design which supports their most ambitious visions.
As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will be a core team member on our most complex projects, bringing hands-on experience across all building types alongside the curiosity, vision, and passion for architecture and engineering design that defines our culture.
You will work closely with project leadership from early concept through construction administration, contributing meaningful design and technical expertise across a diverse portfolio while supporting the broader Structural discipline as needed. The role carries real leadership weight: you will mentor the engineers coming up behind you, shape how work is planned and priced, and represent Luckett & Farley in the markets we serve. Independently leads the structural engineering design effort for assigned projects with minimal supervision. ? Troubleshoots analysis problems and resolves complex or novel technical challenges. ? Performs quality control and constructability reviews. ? Takes full ownership of and manages all discipline aspects of projects from conception through completion.
Collaborates with other Senior Structural Engineers to manage workload distribution and project resources and ensure appropriate staffing of projects. ? Recruits and interviews job candidates in partnership with the Discipline Manager and HR. ? Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence, fostering collaboration and building positive relationships with clients and co-owners.
Project Delivery & Productivity (Productivity + Client) ? Assists the Discipline Manager with developing project plans and budgets, including all staffing and resource needs. ? Assists the Discipline Manager with setting discipline project milestones, deadlines, and profitability targets, and monitors that they are met. ? Completes project closeout requirements, including financial, archiving, marketing, and lessons learned. ? Actively supports the strategic goals of the firm, departments, and managers, and understands how personal actions contribute to them.
Assists with developing fee proposals, including preparation of scopes of work, determination of structural fees, coordination of marketing and resume materials, and coordination of contracts. ? Plans and conducts internal and external project meetings as required. ? Promotes Luckett & Farley's services and reputation in local markets by participating in appropriate industry, professional, and community organizations.
Education: BS or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural emphasis from an ABET-accredited institution, Required Professional registration as a PE (SE preferred), Required Software: Excellent working knowledge of and proficiency with building analysis and design software for concrete, steel, and wood, such as RAM Structural System, RAM Elements, SAP2000, ETABS, Woodworks, or similar, Required Working knowledge of Revit, Required Project Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead the structural effort on complex projects from concept through construction administration, Required
Employee stock ownership through Luckett & Farley's 100% ESOP, you are an owner from day one. ?
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