Lead Civil​/Structural Engineer, P.E Heavy Industrial Projects

Lead Civil/Structural Engineer, P.E., $50M+ Heavy Industrial Projects

ESI Inc. of Tennessee is seeking a talented Lead Civil/Structural Engineer, P.E., to join our team in Kennesaw, Georgia. This position requires a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Structural Focus), a P.E. License, and a minimum of 10 years of experience in heavy industrial structural design. The ideal candidate will have the desire and skill set to transition into the Manager of the Civil/Structural Engineering and Design Department.

Responsibilities:

• Design steel buildings and equipment support frames, platforms, hangers, guides, and concrete foundations and slabs for steam and power generation projects.
• Maintain a structural engineering design technical library with all applicable design standards, codes, and practices to ensure all designs meet current codes and practices.
• Investigate and analyze the applicability of new design methods, technologies, standards, and practices to ensure ESI designs remain current and competitive.
• Assist in estimating and providing man‑hour budgets for structural engineering design for all new projects.
• Assist in preparing the project preliminary drawing list to include the objective of each drawing and estimated engineering man‑hours each drawing at the beginning of every project.
• Assist in coordinating structural engineering with other ESI disciplines for steam and power generation projects.
• Review all project contract documents and design basis to ensure that all structural work will be within conformance of the contract documents and design basis.
• Document all design calculations and pertinent discussions with clients, vendors, subcontractors, etc. by routing copies of all items to the main company files.
• Assist in producing design drawings that are clear, concise and accurate.
• Accomplish scheduled work on‑time.
• Assist in producing project structural bid packages scope of work documents and specifications.
• Ensure that project structural bid drawings are completed in time to allow thorough checking prior to issuance to bidders.
• Review project schedule on a weekly basis to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Perform accurate material take‑offs of project structural designs.
• Review pertinent vendor drawings for errors and omissions and to ensure compliance with the contract documents and project design basis.
• Review and formulate responses or solutions to all structural field questions.
• Assist in the maintenance of structural engineering department standards and documentation manuals.
• Review and update structural CAD Standards for accuracy and constructability.
• Travel to the field as needed throughout the duration of the project.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Structural Focus)
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in heavy industrial structural design
• P.E. License
• Capable of transitioning to the Manager of the Civil/Structural Department
• Experience designing concrete and structural steel support systems for heavy industrial projects
• Experience using AutoCAD software
• Experience performing structural analysis using STAADPro, Robot or other similar software package

Company: ESI Inc. of Tennessee is a design engineering and construction firm that specializes in steam and power generation facilities. We are the Steam & Power SPECIAL FORCES® providing clients with innovative, cost‑effective, and environmentally‑friendly solutions. For additional information, please visit our website at

ESI is an employee‑owned company that offers competitive salaries, a complete benefits package, a hybrid work model and only works a half‑day on Fridays.

ESI is an equal‑opportunity employer. Background screen and substance abuse testing are conditions of employment. ESI does not sponsor employees for immigration benefits or immigration status.