Structural Engineer (Entry Level)

About the Role

As a Structural Engineer with a focus on modular solutions, you will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and overseeing the construction of structures and systems. Your primary duties will include ensuring that the company's products meet all safety, regulatory, and performance standards. You will collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and installation teams to deliver high-quality modular products that are structurally sound and fit for purpose. Typical products include datacenter infrastructure such as data halls and electrical modules, and utility infrastructure such as chiller plants, cooling tower structure, and central utility plants, and any related products as well as foundation designs for various jobsite conditions as specified by customers. The position requires close interface with Project Engineers and Project Managers, Draftsmen/Designers, and with service engineers and field technicians. The Structural Engineer provides all structural engineering and design functions, including solicitation of technical content, associated with preparing all customer and fabrication drawings. This position reports to the Director of Engineering.

Client Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and analyze structural designs for modular equipment, including steel frames, supports, foundations, and connections.
• Work closely with architects, mechanical engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate structural elements with other systems.
• Utilize engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit) to create detailed drawings and simulations.
• Conduct structural analysis using finite element methods (FEM) to ensure the integrity of modular units under various loading conditions.
• Evaluate materials and construction methods to optimize structural performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate with the manufacturing team to ensure designs are feasible for production and assembly.
• Coordinate with the manufacturing team and perform shop floor and site visits as necessary to ensure designs are feasible for production, assembly, transportation, and operation.
• Exercise independent evaluation and judgment
• May supervise engineers, designers, and technicians on assigned work.
• Review and approve drawings, specifications, and project documentation. Checks manufacturers’ prints and coordinates them with company drawings
• Maintains a thorough, current knowledge of new and innovative techniques in the civil/structural engineering field and modular construction technique.
• May perform studies, preparation of specifications, evaluation of proposals, and development of estimates.
• Participate in R&D activities to develop new modular systems and improve existing designs.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by company.

Job Skills:

• Experience with analysis of compliance with ASCE, AISC, IBC and other structural and building codes is a plus.
• Must be extremely computer literate – CAD experience required.
• Must have a “can do” attitude.
• Must be able to juggle multiple needs from customers (internal & external).
• Must be proficient in technical writing and comprehensive documentation.

Education & Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year engineering program. A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is preferred, although a degree in Mechanical or Industrial engineering may be considered.
• The candidate must be able to perform their own design and drafting work, but must also possess the ability to work with subordinate designers and drafters to communicate design principles and to manage the drawing generation process

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have at least 3 years’ experience in design engineering and or structural analysis, preferably in modular construction.
• Proficient in CAD and engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit), Excel, and other computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams and clients.

Preferred Requirements:

• Already passed an EIT exam with an interest in a PE license
• Equipment packaging experience specifically in the areas of rotating equipment such as large compressors, pumps, etc.
• Previous experience with Stru-cad, STAAD-Pro or other simulation software is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Position is at least 80% to 95% at a desk working with a computer. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Performs other physical activities including use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and conduct extensive reading. The incumbent will be subject to inside environmental conditions.

Why Join Us?

• Join a forward-thinking team shaping the future of modular infrastructure solutions
• Work on mission-critical infrastructure like data centers and utility plants
• Competitive salary, professional development support, and career growth opportunities
• Collaborative, innovative, and supportive team environment