Job Description

Structural Engineer

Overview

A leading manufacturer of industrial cooling systems is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join its engineering team. This role is responsible for structural design, analysis, and verification while balancing safety, cost, manufacturability, and schedule. The position collaborates closely with mechanical, thermal, drafting, manufacturing, and project management teams.

Key Responsibilities

Structural Design & Analysis

• Design and analyze structural steel frames, skids, platforms, pipe racks, and support structures for heat exchangers and packaged systems.

• Evaluate loads including dead, live, wind, seismic, thermal expansion, transportation, lifting, and installation loads.

• Design base frames, saddles, columns, beams, bracing systems, lifting lugs, and tie-down features.

• Perform hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) to validate global and local structural behavior.

• Optimize designs for weight, cost, and manufacturability while meeting stress and deflection criteria.

• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (ASME, AISC, API, AWS, and customer specifications).

• Prepare and review calculation packages for internal review, customer approval, and third-party inspection.

Manufacturing & Fabrication Support

• Collaborate with manufacturing and fabrication teams to ensure designs are practical and cost-effective.

• Review shop drawings and resolve fabrication-related structural issues.

• Support lifting, rigging, and transportation planning for large assemblies.

• Coordinate with thermal, mechanical, and process engineers to integrate structural requirements into overall equipment design.

• Work closely with drafting and design teams to ensure accurate models and drawings.

• Provide technical input during design reviews, project kickoffs, and customer meetings.

Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in internal design reviews and lessons-learned activities.

• Identify opportunities to standardize structural details and improve design efficiency.

• Support root cause analysis for structural nonconformances or field issues.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering (with strong structural emphasis).

• 3–8+ years of experience designing structural steel frames and skids for industrial or heavy manufacturing equipment.

• Strong understanding of steel design, welded connections, bolted joints, and load path development.

• Proficiency with AISC-based design methods and structural analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS, STAAD, SAP2000, or similar).

• Ability to produce clear, well-documented structural calculation packages suitable for customer and third-party review.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Practical understanding of fabrication and welding methods.

• Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

• High attention to detail with a focus on safety and quality.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position includes supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

Primarily a professional office environment using standard office equipment. When in the manufacturing facility, employees are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (hearing protection, safety glasses with side shields, and OSHA-compliant safety footwear).

Physical Demands

• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working at a computer.

• Occasional movement within the office to access equipment or files.

• Ability to lift or move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

• Occasional exposure to non-temperature-controlled shop environments with loud noise, dust, and metal particles.

Position Type / Expected Hours

Full-time position. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Travel

Occasional travel to customer sites, fabricators, or project locations as required.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination. All applicants and employees are afforded equal opportunity regardless of age, race, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status.

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