Job Description

Structural Engineer

Location: Knoxville, TN 
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $115,000 – $135,000

Position Overview

M Force Partners is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to support industrial facility projects from concept through construction. This Structural Engineer role focuses on structural design, engineering analysis, and field support for plant and facility systems across multiple client environments.

The ideal Structural Engineer will bring strong technical expertise in structural analysis and design while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams. This Structural Engineer position plays a critical role in developing structural design packages, supporting procurement and construction activities, and providing technical troubleshooting support for industrial facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed structural engineering design packages to support industrial facility projects

• Provide engineering support for procurement, construction, and field implementation of structural systems

• Perform structural analysis and design for structural steel buildings, reinforced concrete structures, pipe supports, connections, and foundation systems

• Prepare engineering deliverables including calculations, specifications, drawings, datasheets, and design criteria documentation

• Develop planning documentation including cost-estimating bills of material, labor-hour estimates, and statements of work

• Perform plant walkdowns to gather field data, validate existing conditions, and support development of design documents

• Provide field troubleshooting support for existing systems and support corrective design solutions

• Review and approve shop drawings and verify construction aligns with engineering plans and specifications

• Manage project design requirements including verification matrices, functional requirements, and procurement specifications

• Participate in cross-discipline design reviews and model reviews with engineering teams

• Evaluate and resolve engineering non-conformances, waivers, and deviation requests

• Manage engineering change packages and design updates

• Provide technical direction to designers and drafters

• Perform peer reviews and formal design verification of engineering documents

• Promote professional engineering standards, safety practices, and ethical conduct

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Structural Engineering from an accredited program

• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Civil or Structural Engineering in the State of Tennessee

• 4–12 years of experience in structural design and specification of structural systems and components

• Experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering projects including mechanical and electrical coordination

• Strong knowledge of structural analysis and design software such as RISA 3D, STAAD.Pro, RAM Structural System, or similar programs

• Ability to develop and interpret computational models for steel, concrete, and foundation systems

• Ability to validate structural design results using engineering calculations and judgment

• Proficient knowledge of structural design codes and standards including AISC, ASCE, and ACI

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the design and construction of industrial facilities

• Experience with major capital project design and construction support

• Knowledge of federal codes and specifications including Unified Facilities Criteria and SpecsIntact

• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, or other BIM platforms

• Experience coordinating interdisciplinary design and resolving technical issues during design development

• Familiarity with ASME NQA-1 quality requirements

Additional Information

Travel: Up to 10% as required

Job presented by M Force Partners

M Force Partners is a specialized recruitment partner connecting top-tier talent with leading organizations. With a deep understanding of engineering, technical, medical, professional and executive disciplines and industry demands, we deliver tailored recruitment solutions including direct hire and contract placements to ensure the right fit for both candidates and clients.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

M Force Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.