Senior Structural Engineer – Industrial & Energy Projects

About the role

Redtree Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to lead structural analysis, design, and engineering development activities for industrial facilities, power generation projects, energy infrastructure, and mining operations. This role is heavily focused on hands‑on structural engineering, analysis, calculations, and technical leadership rather than project administration.

Key responsibilities

• Lead structural analysis and design of steel, reinforced concrete, foundation, and support structures for industrial and energy‑related facilities.
• Take technical ownership of structural calculations, design packages, engineering reports, specifications, and construction documents.
• Design structural systems supporting industrial equipment, process facilities, power generation equipment, and related infrastructure—including turbine and boiler foundations, steel structures, and pipe racks.
• Review and apply applicable building codes, design standards, and client requirements to engineering solutions.
• Review and approve structural plans, drawings, calculations, and technical reports prepared by other team members.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, electrical, controls, and project management teams throughout project execution, including with the Revit modeling team.
• Conduct field investigations, site visits, condition assessments, and construction support activities as required.
• Lead equipment foundation design, structural rehabilitation, and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Support project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and engineering estimates.
• Lead quality reviews, constructability reviews, and technical evaluations.
• Support proposal development and technical scope definition for new project opportunities.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and semi‑senior engineers.
• Provide engineering support during procurement, construction, startup, and commissioning phases.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis) or Structural Engineering.
• 8+ years of structural engineering experience with recent hands‑on design and calculation work in industrial, energy, mining, oil & gas, or power generation environments.
• Demonstrated experience performing structural analysis and design as a primary responsibility.
• Strong experience designing structural steel, pipe racks, reinforced concrete structures, foundations, and equipment support systems.
• Experience using at least one major structural analysis platform: Autodesk Robot, SAP2000, or STAAD Pro.
• Comfortable coordinating with a Revit modeling team.
• Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal).
• Ability to lead technical work both independently and within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Detail‑oriented, technically focused, and committed to delivering high‑quality engineering solutions.

Required skills

• Autodesk Robot, SAP2000, or STAAD Pro structural analysis software.
• Revit modeling coordination.
• Structural steel and reinforced concrete design.
• Equipment foundation and pipe rack design.
• Dynamic and vibration analysis for rotating equipment.
• Knowledge of American design codes (IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI 318).

What we offer

• Technical leadership role with real ownership of high‑impact regional and international projects.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and industry‑leading clients.
• Professional environment focused on innovation, technical excellence, and career growth.
• Mentorship and leadership opportunities within a growing organization.
• Participation in projects across power generation, mining, industrial infrastructure, and energy infrastructure.
• Flexible/hybrid work arrangements based in Santiago de Chile, depending on project requirements.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and qualifications.