Structural Design Engineer
Long-Term Contract Opportunity
Per Diem Available for Qualified Out-of-State Candidates
We are seeking a Structural Design Engineer to support a major United States DOD Test Operations and Sustainment project in Tennessee. This position will be part of an integrated engineering team responsible for the design and construction of a new testing facility supporting critical national defense initiatives.
Responsibilities
• Serve as a Structural Design Engineer and coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams
• Perform structural analysis, design calculations, and engineering evaluations for complex facilities and infrastructure projects
• Develop and review design criteria, specifications, calculations, and engineering documents
• Analyze and recommend solutions to complex structural engineering challenges
• Design and evaluate steel, concrete, foundation, and structural systems
• Coordinate technical issues with project management, vendors, clients, and other engineering disciplines
• Prepare and review project estimates, schedules, staffing forecasts, and progress reports
• Track and report material quantities, forecasts, and project metrics
• Support procurement and subcontract activities, including scope development, technical bid evaluations, and vendor submittal reviews
• Provide construction support, including responses to RFIs and field design changes
• Execute work in accordance with project quality, scope, cost, and schedule requirements
• Maintain compliance with all site safety requirements, including PPE standards
Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
• Minimum 7 years of progressive structural engineering experience
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance and site access credentials
• Strong experience performing structural calculations and engineering analysis
• Advanced knowledge of structural design and analysis software, including STAAD or STAAD.Pro
• Experience with wind and seismic loading analysis
• Experience with concrete, steel, and foundation design
• Strong communication and coordination skills within multidisciplinary project teams
Preferred Qualifications
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required
• Experience performing hand calculations and computer modeling for structural systems
• Practical construction or field engineering experience
• Experience leading engineering tasks on large capital projects
• EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project experience
• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Federal Government, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or industrial projects
• Experience with project scheduling, progress reporting, forecasting, and project closeout activities
This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term federal program supporting the design and construction of advanced testing facilities. Candidates with strong structural design experience in complex industrial, federal, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or manufacturing environments are encouraged to apply.