Structural Engineer - Heavy Industrial
Structural Engineer - Savannah, GA
Savannah, GA | Hybrid & Flexible | Full-Time | Industrial EPC Projects
About the Company
This engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firm supports full‑lifecycle industrial projects across Consumer Products, Life Sciences, Chemicals, Food & Beverage, Pulp & Paper, Power, and Heavy Industrial sectors. They operate with a high‑trust philosophy: senior-capable engineers are hired for their expertise and are trusted to deliver without micromanagement.
The culture is exceptionally friendly, collaborative, and client-facing. They pride themselves in their positive, team-oriented environment. Their project diversity provides strong resilience even in challenging economic conditions, and after a recent 25% year-over-year growth, they are continuing to scale rapidly.
Employee tenure averages 8 years, and the work environment offers flexibility, autonomy, and excellent long-term growth and stability.
The Role: Structural Engineer
This role is ideal for a hands-on, communicative Structural Engineer who can operate across all phases of industrial EPC projects. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients while designing and evaluating structures that must withstand operational loads and environmental conditions.
What You'll Be Doing
- Designing structures that withstand industrial stresses, loads, and environmental forces
- Configuring building and equipment support structures and selecting appropriate materials
- Preparing engineering reports, design criteria, cost estimates, and technical drawings
- Completing structural calculations related to pressures, loads, and stresses
- Providing technical guidance on safe design and construction practices
- Securing planning and building regulation approvals
- Coordinating with clients, architects, engineers, and other project stakeholders
- Monitoring contractor work to ensure structural integrity and compliance
- Managing small subcontracts and structural project components
- Assessing geotechnical conditions to support foundation design
- Inspecting construction work to verify structural soundness
- Using CAD and simulation tools for modelling and analysis (such as STAAD, AutoCAD, Revit)
Ideal Background
The successful candidate will bring strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and an entrepreneurial approach to improving client value. They must be comfortable managing multiple projects and interacting directly with clients in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements:
- Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
- 3+ years of structural engineering experience
- Industrial project experience (light to heavy industrial)
- Proficiency with STAAD, AutoCAD, and Revit
- Experience with steel, concrete, and masonry
- Exposure to rotating equipment and vibration analysis
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, codes, and industry regulations
- Confident communicator with strong client-facing ability
Benefits
- Salary range: $120,000 - $190,000, depending on experience and project management capabilities
- Overtime paid to all employees
- Guaranteed annual salary review
- 3 weeks PTO + holidays + sick leave
- monthly phone allowance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible hybrid schedule (typically 2-3 office days per week, arranged around your preferences)
- Friendly, collaborative team culture with low turnover
- Diverse project portfolio offering strong long-term stability
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