Foth & Van Dyke

Lead Structural Engineer

Foth & Van Dyke • $100K — $120K *
Cincinnati, OH 45238In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering
  • 10+ years of progressive structural engineering experience
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Experience designing industrial buildings and facility infrastructure
  • Proven ability to lead projects and engage with clients from start to finish

Responsibilities

  • Partner with manufacturing teams to enhance plant operations and engineering improvements
  • Prepare structural calculations and construction documents for industrial projects
  • Evaluate the structural integrity of existing buildings for expansions and renovations
  • Design structural solutions for various manufacturing applications
  • Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules while communicating with clients
  • Lead and mentor project teams to deliver quality engineering solutions
  • Conduct quality control reviews and coordination with team members
  • Utilize 3D laser scanning technologies for project planning and design

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Flexible work options including remote opportunities
  • Support for travel to client sites for project involvement
  • Dynamic work environment with multiple concurrent projects
  • Collaborative team culture that encourages innovation
Full Job Description
Lead Structural Engineer Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Lead Structural Engineer who is passionate about helping clients solve complex challenges and is looking for opportunities to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact. This position is preferably based in our Green Bay, WI or Cincinnati, OH office locations. We will also consider fully remote candidates located within the United States who are willing and able to travel as required to support client projects, field work, and team collaboration.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Partner with manufacturing facility personnel to support plant operations, capital projects, reliability initiatives, and ongoing engineering improvements in an active industrial environment
  • Prepare structural calculations, construction documents, technical specifications, and construction packages for industrial projects, including food, beverage, paper, and general industry-related facilities
  • Evaluate the structural integrity, load-carrying capacity, and suitability of existing buildings and structures for facility expansions, equipment installations, structural modifications, and renovation projects
  • Analyze, design, and detail structural solutions for a variety of manufacturing-related applications, including platforms, catwalks, mezzanines, equipment and utility supports, monorails, cranes, foundations, access structures, and other industrial systems
  • Develop project scope, labor estimates, budgets, and schedules while serving as a technical resource and point of contact for clients throughout project execution
  • Lead and mentor engineers, designers, and multidisciplinary project teams to successfully deliver high-quality engineering solutions that meet client objectives, schedules, and budgets
  • Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews of your own work and the work of others, while coordinating with team members to develop and deliver high-quality project deliverables
  • Utilize 3D laser scanning technologies and point cloud data to support project planning, engineering design, clash detection, and construction coordination
  • Perform field investigations and obtain measurements of existing structures, equipment, and utility systems to support engineering assessments and project development
  • Use Risa and other engineering design tools to develop structural models and calculation packages
  • Collaborate effectively with structural, mechanical, process, electrical, and other engineering disciplines while supporting multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced consulting environment


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering
  • 10+ years of progressive structural engineering experience
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required, with the ability to serve as Engineer of Record for applicable projects
  • Demonstrated experience designing industrial buildings, structures, and related facility infrastructure in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability and willingness to obtain additional state professional engineering licensure as needed to support client and project requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to lead projects and work directly with clients from concept development through detailed design, construction, and project closeout


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience providing structural engineering support for industrial manufacturing facilities, including paper mills, converting operations, chemical processing facilities, or similar heavy industrial environments
  • Experience delivering engineering and construction support for operating industrial facilities, including field investigations, construction observation, equipment installation projects, shutdowns, facility upgrades, and coordination with plant operations personnel
  • Licensed in Illinois and/or California, or experience supporting projects within those jurisdictions
  • Familiarity with Revit and AutoCAD modeling

About Foth & Van Dyke

Foth & Van Dyke is an engineering consulting firm that provides services in the areas of infrastructure, environmental, and facilities engineering. The company offers planning, design, and construction management services for various projects, including transportation, water, wastewater, and stormwater management, as well as site development and building design. Foth & Van Dyke serves clients in the public and private sectors, including federal, state, and local governments, as well as industrial, commercial, and institutional clients. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.
Learn more about Foth & Van Dyke
Size
600 employees
Industry
Technical Services
Founded
1938
* Ladders Estimates

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