Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer

Inspired Designs Engineering and Architecture (IDEA)

Location:

Springfield, Missouri Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To:

Senior Architect Supervises:
None (may provide technical leadership and mentorship to designers and engineering staff)

POSITION SUMMARY

Inspired Designs Engineering and Architecture (IDEA) is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Structural Engineer to support the design, engineering, certification, and continuous improvement of steel-based modular building systems. This position is responsible for developing safe, efficient, code-compliant structural solutions for commercial, residential, hospitality, educational, healthcare, government, and specialty modular construction projects throughout the United States.

The Structural Engineer serves as a critical technical resource within the Engineering Department, collaborating closely with Architecture, Production Engineering, State Approval, Manufacturing, Project Management, Procurement, Quality Assurance, and Executive Leadership teams. This role ensures all structural systems meet applicable building codes, state approval requirements, manufacturing constraints, transportation demands, installation conditions, and long-term performance expectations.

The ideal candidate combines strong structural engineering expertise with practical manufacturing knowledge and a passion for innovation in off-site and modular construction.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Structural Design & Engineering
• Design structural systems for modular buildings utilizing:
• Structural steel framing systems
• Cold-formed steel framing systems
• Hybrid steel structural systems
• Modular chassis and transportation support systems
• Perform structural engineering calculations for:
• Dead loads
• Live loads
• Wind loads
• Seismic loads
• Snow loads
• Transportation loads
• Lifting and rigging loads
• Installation and setting loads
• Design module-to-module structural connection systems.
• Design module-to-foundation interface systems.
• Develop anchorage and tie-down systems.
• Verify structural integrity throughout manufacturing, transportation, installation, and occupancy.
• Prepare stamped engineering documents when licensed and authorized.
• Review and approve structural modifications and field engineering changes.
• Evaluate structural performance and constructability during project development.

Structural Manufacturing Optimization

• Design structural systems that maximize manufacturing efficiency and repeatability.
• Develop standardized framing systems that reduce engineering variability.
• Optimize structural designs for CNC-driven fabrication processes.
• Collaborate with Production Engineering to improve manufacturability and reduce production cycle times.
• Identify opportunities to reduce material waste while maintaining structural performance.
• Support implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in production floor reviews and prototype evaluations.

Transportation & Installation Engineering

• Analyze transportation loads and road-induced structural stresses.
• Design temporary and permanent reinforcement systems required during transport.
• Develop lifting, rigging, and setting procedures for modular units.
• Verify structural integrity during loading, transport, crane lifting, and installation activities.
• Support field installation teams with structural setting requirements.
• Investigate transportation or installation-related structural concerns and implement corrective actions.

Engineering Documentation

Produce complete structural engineering packages including:

• Structural plans
• Engineering calculations
• Structural details
• Connection details
• Framing layouts
• Foundation requirements
• Structural specifications
• Develop and maintain standard structural details and engineering libraries.
• Establish and maintain engineering design standards.
• Ensure engineering documentation supports manufacturing efficiency and field installation requirements.
• Coordinate drawing revisions and engineering change notices.

Code Compliance & State Approvals

Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards including:

• International Building Code (IBC)
• International Residential Code (IRC) where applicable
• ASCE 7
• AISC Standards
• AISI…