Lead Structural Engineer - Food & Beverage Design-Build Construction

Lead Structural Engineer - Food & Beverage Design-Build Construction

Location: Gainesville, GA
Industry: Structural Engineering / Food & Beverage / Design-Build Construction
Experience: 5-15 Years of Relevant Structural Engineering Experience
Work Arrangement: On-Site / No Remote
Primary Focus: Structural Design, Engineer of Record Responsibilities, Preconstruction & Multidisciplinary Engineering Coordination

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead Structural Engineer to provide structural engineering leadership for complex Food & Beverage Design-Build construction projects.

This position will be responsible for developing and managing structural engineering solutions from initial project concepts through design development, construction documentation, construction administration, and facility operations.

The Lead Structural Engineer will serve as the Engineer of Record for in-house structural design services, overseeing the technical development, coordination, and production of structural engineering deliverables.

This individual will collaborate closely with Preconstruction, Construction Operations, Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Refrigeration, and Process Engineering to ensure structural designs are practical, constructible, cost-effective, and aligned with project budgets and schedules.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience designing structural systems using steel, concrete, masonry, and wood, along with demonstrated knowledge of applicable building codes, construction methodologies, and Design-Build project delivery.

Candidates should be comfortable leading structural design activities, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams, supporting construction operations, and mentoring junior engineers and designers.

This is a hands-on technical leadership position requiring strong structural engineering expertise, practical construction knowledge, and the ability to develop engineering solutions that support successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Structural Engineering Leadership & Design Management

• Lead the development and execution of structural engineering design services for Food & Beverage construction projects.
• Serve as the Engineer of Record for in-house structural design services.
• Oversee structural engineering activities from conceptual design through construction documentation and construction support.
• Establish technical design approaches aligned with project requirements and applicable building codes.
• Manage the coordination and production of structural engineering deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers, designers, and drafting personnel.
• Review structural design solutions for constructability, efficiency, and project compatibility.
• Coordinate structural engineering activities with project schedules and construction requirements.
• Maintain accountability for structural design quality and technical performance.
• Support engineering decisions throughout the project lifecycle.

Structural Analysis & Building Design

• Develop structural engineering solutions for a variety of building types and construction applications.
• Perform structural design and engineering evaluations involving:
  • Structural steel systems
  • Reinforced concrete structures
  • Masonry structural systems
  • Wood-framed structures
  • Other structural systems appropriate to project requirements
• Evaluate structural loading conditions and applicable design requirements.
• Develop practical structural solutions based on architectural and operational needs.
• Apply current structural engineering principles and applicable building codes.
• Evaluate structural design alternatives to improve constructability and cost efficiency.
• Coordinate structural requirements with architectural and engineering disciplines.
• Support structural engineering activities for industrial, educational, storage, office, and residential building projects.
• Ensure structural designs are compatible with project construction methods and intended facility use.

Food & Beverage Facility Engineering

• Provide structural engineering leadership for projects within the Food & Beverage Division.
• Coordinate structural design requirements with food and beverage facility planning and construction activities.
• Collaborate with process engineering and refrigeration teams to integrate structural requirements into facility designs.
• Evaluate structural design considerations associated with industrial equipment and facility operations.
• Support development of integrated building solutions that accommodate project-specific operational requirements.
• Coordinate with architectural and engineering teams to resolve structural design conflicts.
• Develop structural solutions aligned with project budgets, construction schedules, and facility requirements.
• Support structural design coordination throughout construction and facility operations.
• Promote efficient and practical structural engineering solutions for industrial and manufacturing facilities.

Multidisciplinary Engineering Coordination

• Collaborate closely with Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Refrigeration, and Process Engineering teams.
• Coordinate structural design activities with other engineering disciplines.
• Identify potential design conflicts and develop coordinated engineering solutions.
• Ensure structural requirements are integrated into overall building design packages.
• Communicate structural design considerations to project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal and external design resources to maintain project alignment.
• Support multidisciplinary design reviews and technical coordination meetings.
• Address structural engineering questions arising during design development.
• Promote consistent communication between structural engineering and other project disciplines.

Design-Build & Preconstruction Support

• Support Design-Build project pursuits and preconstruction activities.
• Participate in developing project scopes and structural engineering approaches.
• Prepare technical information and design-related deliverables for project proposals.
• Support client presentations and project interviews.
• Collaborate with Preconstruction and Construction Operations to establish appropriate project budgets.
• Participate in design and preconstruction coordination meetings.
• Evaluate alternative structural design solutions with estimating and preconstruction personnel.
• Identify opportunities to improve project value through structural design optimization.
• Support design decisions that improve construction efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure structural design development supports established construction milestones.

Structural Design Optimization & Constructability

• Develop structural engineering solutions that balance technical requirements, construction feasibility, project cost, and schedule.
• Evaluate alternative structural systems and construction approaches.
• Collaborate with Construction Operations to identify practical design solutions.
• Apply knowledge of construction means and methods to structural design development.
• Review structural design concepts for constructability and efficient field execution.
• Support engineering decisions that reduce unnecessary construction complexity.
• Coordinate structural requirements with project sequencing and construction activities.
• Identify potential structural design challenges before construction.
• Develop recommendations to improve structural design efficiency and project performance.

Construction Documentation & Technical Deliverables

• Oversee the development and production of structural construction documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Establish structural engineering deliverables for project design milestones.
• Ensure required documentation is completed in accordance with project schedules.
• Review structural drawings and specifications for technical accuracy and coordination.
• Maintain consistency across structural engineering documentation.
• Coordinate structural design deliverables with architectural and other engineering disciplines.
• Support preparation of technical materials for project pursuits.
• Ensure structural documentation supports construction requirements.
• Maintain appropriate technical records and design information throughout project execution.

Structural Drafting Standards & Design Workflows

• Establish and maintain structural drafting templates, libraries, and design workflows.
• Develop consistent engineering documentation practices.
• Support standardization of structural design and drafting procedures.
• Evaluate opportunities to improve structural engineering productivity.
• Collaborate with engineering and design personnel to improve documentation quality.
• Support implementation of efficient structural design workflows.
• Maintain technical consistency across structural engineering deliverables.
• Promote continuous improvement in design standards and technical practices.
• Support the development of reusable engineering resources and documentation tools.

5D Modeling & Preconstruction Estimating

• Support collaboration between Structural Engineering and Preconstruction involving 5D modeling and model-based estimating.
• Coordinate structural design information required for construction cost evaluations.
• Assist with evaluating structural design alternatives based on cost and constructability.
• Collaborate with estimating personnel to improve alignment between engineering design and project budgets.
• Support integration of design information into preconstruction planning activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve estimating accuracy through coordinated design information.
• Evaluate structural system options to support project financial objectives.
• Promote effective collaboration between structural design and estimating teams.

Construction Administration & Field Engineering Support

• Provide structural engineering support throughout the construction phase.
• Review structural engineering submittals for consistency with design requirements.
• Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) involving structural design.
• Collaborate with construction teams to resolve structural engineering questions.
• Evaluate field conditions and recommend appropriate engineering solutions.
• Support resolution of structural design conflicts identified during construction.
• Coordinate design clarifications and technical modifications as required.
• Provide engineering guidance regarding structural construction methods and installation requirements.
• Maintain communication with Construction Operations to support successful project execution.

Structural Evaluation, Repair & Remediation

• Perform structural engineering evaluations involving existing buildings and structural systems.
• Develop engineering solutions for structural repair and remediation of emergency conditions.
• Assess structural conditions and identify appropriate corrective measures.
• Provide technical recommendations addressing structural deficiencies.
• Collaborate with construction personnel to develop practical remediation approaches.
• Prepare structural engineering documentation supporting repair activities.
• Evaluate structural repair alternatives based on safety, feasibility, and project requirements.
• Support implementation of structural remediation solutions.
• Provide technical guidance during emergency structural evaluations when required.

Engineering Mentorship & Technical Development

• Mentor and support the professional development of junior structural engineers and designers.
• Provide technical guidance regarding structural engineering principles and design practices.
• Support development of engineering problem-solving capabilities within the team.
• Review engineering work and provide constructive technical feedback.
• Promote consistency in structural design standards and documentation.
• Share knowledge of construction methodologies and structural engineering best practices.
• Encourage collaboration between engineering and construction personnel.
• Support continuous improvement of structural engineering processes.
• Contribute to the development of a technically strong structural engineering team.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Support

• Work closely with Structural Engineering, Architecture, Preconstruction, Construction Operations, and other engineering disciplines.
• Coordinate technical priorities with project leadership.
• Communicate structural engineering recommendations and design considerations.
• Support resolution of engineering issues affecting project budgets and schedules.
• Participate in project planning and technical coordination meetings.
• Provide engineering input during project development and construction.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering standards and project delivery processes.
• Maintain effective communication with project stakeholders.
• Promote collaboration between engineering design and construction execution.

Required Qualifications

• 5-15 years of relevant structural engineering experience, consistent with the stated target experience range.
• Strong technical knowledge of structural engineering design and analysis.
• Experience designing structural systems usin