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Examine tower structures and foundations across existing, proposed, and tenant configurations.
Conduct analyses on projects with low-to-high complexity using manual calculations, structural software, and approved methods.
Collaborate with administrative and CADD teams to finalize necessary documentation.
Contribute to the design of telecommunications infrastructure modifications, reinforcements, and foundations.
Adhere strictly to safety protocols and OSHA regulations.
Provide guidance and training to junior engineers.
Address structure-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
Prepare mandated engineering calculation reports.
Stay updated on emerging technical advancements and trends in telecommunications engineering.
Conduct thorough quality control reviews of engineering services.
Support with additional tasks as delegated. What You Will Need: Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering or a related field required.
Master’s degree in civil or structural engineering or a related field preferred
Professional Engineer (“PE”) license is required.
Ability to become licensed as a PE in multiple states via reciprocity is required.
Structural Engineer (“SE”) license required.
Working knowledge of TIA/EIA-222 code and other relevant Design Codes (e.g., ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, NDS) is required.
Working knowledge of TARP policies is preferred.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience with AutoCAD preferred.
Active member of professional organization or technical society preferred.
Must have the ability and be willing to travel, as required, for job related functions.
Strong familiarity with the following software is required; RISA 3D & tnxTower
Strong familiarity with the following software is preferred; EnerCalc, Profis, ADAPT, BlueBeam/Adobe, and Microsoft products. Expected compensation includes 90,000-120,000 per year and benefits including medical, vision, and dental benefits, and 401k retirement plan available for eligible employees. Compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as an individual’s education, training, experience, skills, geographic location, seniority, merit, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. AAP/EEO Statement: Centerline is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Who We Are: At Centerline, we design, build, and maintain industry-leading critical infrastructure across North America. Our technicians, engineers, and professional staff bring unmatched expertise to each job, working as a team to deliver consistent, exceptional results. That’s why Fortune 500 clients choose Centerline again and again for a wide range of projects. With demand for connectivity at an all-time high, Centerline’s opportunities for growth are limitless — and so are yours. We’re committed to fostering your professional advancement and supporting your career journey. We look for team members who demonstrate our core values: Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, and Reliability. Our values are key to our team’s success and driving everyone to reach their full potential. As a member of our winning team, you’ll receive comprehensive insurance benefits — medical, dental, and vision — plus a 401(k) plan, referral bonuses, and generous PTO. Join us today. Together, we’re building a better network. #LI-PW1
Job Description
Would you like to be part of a family who loves to take on exciting challenges? Metromont LLC has been one of the leaders in the construction industry for nearly a century and is currently accepting resumes to be part of our dynamic team!
Metromont was founded in 1925 on the principles of faith, honor, and passion, and almost 100 years later, those values are still the foundation of who we are and everything we do. A third-generation company with nearly 1,500 associates across six manufacturing facilities in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Virginia, Metromont is a leader and pioneer in the engineering and manufacturing of precast concrete. Most of all, we’re a trusted partner, working side-by-side with our customers from the earliest stages of project design through turnover of the completed structure. In addition to the production of precast concrete, Metromont provides our customers with complementary design and engineering, hauling, erection, and field services to support their full construction needs. Across the eastern seaboard, the southeast, and even as far west as Arizona, our customers rely on us to provide innovative precast solutions and the best quality for their parking structures, data centers, multifamily housing, office buildings, warehouses, schools, and stadiums. And we do, because a trusted partner is who we are – and who we’ve been for nearly a century.
Senior Structural Engineer
JOB DATA
Department Code:
807X
Account Code:
701000
Department Name:
Engineering
Account Name:
Non-Plant Exempt
POSITION PURPOSE
This position includes senior-level structural engineers with PE certification who provide leadership, training, industry experience, and technical expertise. The Senior Structural Engineer has the ability to take on technically complicated, complex projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform engineering calculations and details for all products and connections.
- Independently perform lateral analysis and design; troubleshoot and check laterals.
- Lead project teams.
- Independently manage engineering design aspects of a project with minimal assistance or guidance.
- Review contract documents to be familiar with project requirements.
- Attend project meetings and lead coordination meetings.
- Write and review complex requests for information (RFI).
- Resolve design issues independently and assist others with solving engineering design related problems.
- Serve as point of contact for Metromont engineers and subcontractors for resolution of more complicated technical questions and problems.
- Check engineering design calculations and details of others including that of external consultants for accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to Metromont standards and Engineering Design Process.
- Review erection drawings, master shop tickets, and any additional shop tickets to ensure designs and standards are followed.
- Aware of production through regular plant visits and participation in plant meetings relevant to assigned projects.
- Become licensed in states where engineering work is performed and, when assigned, reviews and stamps erection drawings, calculations, and repair details.
- Evaluate design cost as compared to estimate and take appropriate action.
- Complete repairs without assistance.
- May be an active participant in external industry organizations such as PCI and ACI.
- Participate in pre-sale engineering design processes as requested by the sales department.
- Must adhere to all Metromont and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
SCOPE OF AUTHORITY
- Works independently with little supervision
- Makes decisions related to their own projects regarding assignment of tasks
- Provide guidance and coaching to Design Engineers; interact closely with project team including project managers, general managers, drafting, and production
- Reports to the Engineering Manager
CHARACTERISTICS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- 7+ years of relevant engineering experience – internal or external
- Previous precast concrete engineering design knowledge preferred
- Highly dependable with strong work ethic
- Eager to learn
- Able to work individually or on a team
- Strongly values relationships and interaction with people
- Maintains a balanced perspective about change; adapts when necessary while placing value in consistency of processes
- Positive outlook
- Computer skills (experience with engineering design software preferred)
- Analytical thinker with above average problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong personal organization skills
- Above average ability to manage multiple priorities
- Self-motivated
- Values teaching and demonstrates a willingness to develop others
- Demonstrated ability to managed multiple projects and priorities, maintain project schedules, and work effectively within a project team
- Above average assertiveness; proactively addresses project issues
- Strong communication skills
- Able to document ongoing information on projects for record keeping purposes
- Able to adapt to changes in work schedules, tasks, or processes
- Values and demonstrates safe working behaviors
EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY
- BS Civil Engineering required; structural emphasis preferred
- PE Certification required
WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE
- Typically works inside in an office environment
- Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm; schedule flexibility may be required to meet deadlines
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE)
- Safety glasses
- High-visibility vest
- Hard hat
- Steel-toed shoes
- Hearing protection
PPE only required with working in the plant
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This is an office position which requires walking, standing, and sitting.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties as assigned may be required. All associates are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with Metromont’s core values and to actively participate in all company safety, training, and observation programs.
Metromont LLC (Company) is an equal opportunity employer. The Company is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, the Company does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including medical needs due to pregnancy, child birth or other medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected status. This Policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all Company facilities.
The Company is also committed to making reasonable accommodations based on an individual’s disability, religion, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions (including, but not limited to, lactation), or any other protected status where a reasonable accommodation is required under the law.
Staff Structural Engineer
Houston, TX | Full-Time | Engineering
We are seeking a Staff Structural Engineer to join a growing engineering team in Houston, TX. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of structural design projects, including new construction and retrofit work, while collaborating with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in structural analysis, modeling, and design, along with experience using industry-standard engineering software and tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with structural project design and analysis including PLS-Tower modeling, FEM structure modeling, and reinforcement design
- Support new construction and structural retrofit projects
- Contribute to the development of project budgets, schedules, and man-hour estimates
- Assist with project deliverables from conceptual design through detailed design
- Prepare and develop engineering drawings, layouts, and calculations
- Execute design modifications based on redlines, markups, and project changes
- Analyze reports, maps, drawings, and structural data to support project planning and design
- Apply engineering codes and specifications to ensure compliance with design requirements
- Review drawings and project documentation for quality assurance within scope, schedule, and budget
- Maintain organized documentation of 3D models, drawings, and project files
- Participate in structural design quality review processes, including back-checking drawings and reviewing shop drawings
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project success
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering or related field (ABET-accredited) with 3+ years of structural engineering experience, OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Engineering Technology (ABET-accredited) with FE certification and 3+ years of experience, OR
- Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering with 2+ years of experience
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Strong knowledge of structural engineering principles, methods, and procedures
- Experience with structural analysis and modeling tools such as:
- RISA-3D
- ETABS
- SAFE
- Experience with design and modeling software including:
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Tekla (BIM tools)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in collaborative engineering teams
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred
Why Join?
- Opportunity to work on complex and impactful structural projects
- Collaborative and technical engineering-focused environment
- Exposure to advanced structural modeling and analysis tools
- Long-term career growth within a dynamic engineering team
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or connect to learn more about this opportunity.
Overview:
Our client, a well-established engineering firm, is seeking an Experienced Structural Engineer passionate about engineering and eager to broaden their expertise across diverse projects and building types. This role will work on projects of varying sizes, analyzing and designing concrete, steel, wood, and masonry structures, while managing projects from start to finish. Responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers and collaborating closely with clients, stakeholders, and Principal Engineers throughout the design and construction process. Join a supportive team that values professional growth and fosters a positive culture with regular team-building activities and social events. This full-time position is located in Portland, OR.
Responsibilities:
- Work on projects varying in size from small to large multidisciplinary.
- Analyze and design a range of project types including concrete, steel, wood, and masonry structures in diverse market sectors.
- Coordinate and oversee the efforts of others as you mentor less experienced engineers.
- See the whole scope of a project and work on it from start to finish.
- Work directly with a Principal Engineer, overseeing day-to-day activities throughout the design and construction process.
- Communicate directly with clients, city/public officials, and other stakeholders involved in your projects.
Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering is required
- Master’s Degree preferred
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is required
- SE license preferred
- 6 to 12 years of experience required
- Experience with structural design of commercial and industrial buildings
- Proficiency with RISA, RAM, ENERCALC, and similar analysis tools
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit
- Ability to prioritize and successfully complete multiple assignments in a fast-paced work environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to be self-directed
- Desire to work in a highly collaborative, dynamic, and fun team environment
Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.
ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.
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SUMMARY
The Senior Structural Engineer oversees the day-to-day operations of the design engineering and detailing department. This role reports to the General Manager and is a blend of technical design and team leadership, responsible for managing a team of CAD/Revit detailers. You will serve as the technical bridge between design, plant production, and quality control to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and project profitability.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
• Engineering Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of four CAD/Revit detailers; manage departmental workflows, project milestones, and deadlines.
• Structural Design: Perform engineering calculations for prestressed concrete structures, including parking garages, bridges, multi-family residential, and hotels, etc. Coordinate and review outsourced design work.
• Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously through design, checking, submission, production, and construction phases.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Project Managers, Plant Manager, and QC Department to assist with bidding efforts, resolve design issues, generate RFIs, resolve production issues, and generate NCRs.
• Innovation & Strategy: Implement project optimization, develop efficient shipping and handling schemes, generate camber control plans, and value-engineer solutions for design-build projects.
• Technical Oversight: Generate, review and seal (P.E.) calculations and construction documents to ensure strict adherence to building codes and company standards.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients and attend project meetings to ensure team synergy and client satisfaction.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Education: BS in Civil or Structural Engineering (MS preferred).
• Licensure: Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) is required. Ability to obtain licensure in all New England states and New York.
• Experience: 10+ years of structural engineering experience, with at least 5+ years specifically in precast and prestressed concrete design.
• Industry Standards/Code Proficiency: Deep knowledge of PCI Design Handbook, IBC, ASCE-7, ACI 318, and AISC Steel Construction Manual360, and ASCE-7.
• Technical Tools: Proficiency in Revit/AutoCAD and structural design software. Strong MS Office skills (Excel/Word).
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage a technical team and communicate effectively with diverse personalities, from shop floor personnel to project owners.
Salary Range: $120,000.00-$160,000.00
Relocation Asssistance Available
Benefits Include: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Paid Vacation, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Retirement Plan, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
Please submit resume: Lynn Eugair/ HR Manager at or download an application from our website at and fax to (8
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Summary: Generally responsible for supervision and technical direction over a team of engineers and designers when functioning as a lead engineer. As lead engineer, responsibilities include total delivery of the civil/structural deliverables and services on time, within performance budget and meeting quality expectations. Duties may include performing advanced engineering work serving as a technical specialist for complex engineering assignments. Work at this level requires extensive progressive experience in civil/structural engineering and involves utilization of project controls for cost, schedule and quality of projects. This work will be performed under minimal supervision.
Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Reviewing and approving all civil/structural deliverables.
- Validating professional service and construction estimates at the beginning of a project, and then tracking changes as the project progresses.
- Producing professional service estimates in accordance with the department standards for project deliverables, project studies and estimates, change notices and for the development of new work through proposal efforts.
- Establishing the design criteria, incorporating client requirements, estimate and/or scope basis and design basis meeting applicable state, local and federal standards and codes. Ensuring that any requirements for permitting have been established and communicated to the project team.
- Knowing project scope and deliverables. Initiating timely change notices when deviation is made from project scope, affecting schedule, deliverables or cost of the work.
- Planning and organizing the work of your team. Communicating the plan to your team, the project leadership team and the client.
- Maintaining control of the project by tracking and maintaining discipline performance budget progress, schedule commitments, and quality standards. Understanding and utilizing the project tools that are in place for project control.
- Delegating work to engineers and designers in proportion to their technical skills and experience, then following up for support to ensure efficient progress and quality.
- Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines in proportion to their technical skills and experience, then following up for support to ensure efficient progress and quality.
- Producing estimate level preliminary designs and material take-off suitable for the level of estimate being performed on a project.
- Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand.
- Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.
- Producing detail design calculations and sketches for materials of construction associated with the project. Calculations produced will be neatly prepared and organized for efficient checking by others and efficient use by drafters/designers for preparing drawings and as a deliverable when required.
- Producing project designs with efficient use of construction materials with an overall emphasis on ease of construction and completed product meeting the expectations of the client.
- Checking calculations made by other engineers to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria and conformance to good engineering practice.
- Producing construction specifications.
- Monitoring drawings in progress to ensure conformance to design calculations and specifications.
- Assisting the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems. Ensuring that sufficient sketches and details are provided for completion of engineering drawings.
- Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for civil/structural input.
- Producing bid packages enabling civil/structural purchase inquiries to be issued for procurement of materials or subcontract pricing.
- Participating in the planning of training programs, continuous education opportunities and professional development of staff.
- Ability to lead small to large size teams in coordinating civil/structural efforts and keeping the team focused on scope, schedule and budget.
- Ability to identify and develop work sharing packages for interoffice execution support. Provide leadership to ensure communication and execution of work within scope, schedule and budget.
This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.
Ideal Background
Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university is required. Structural coursework is required for structural engineering positions.
Registration: Professional SE registration is highly preferred.
Experience: This position requires 15 or more years of relevant industrial experience in civil/structural engineering
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
- Ability to create accurate civil/structural documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.
- Ability to develop civil/structural specifications.
- Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
- Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project.
- Ability to determine construction material quantities.
- Develop design criteria and scope of work.
- Experienced in estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assessing the progress and quality of civil/structural work.
- Complete understanding of the skills and experience required to perform engineering and design functions.
- Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
- Working knowledge of CAD software, either AutoCAD, Microstation or both.
- Ability to lead teams to deliver on commitments.
- Ability to deliver convincing presentations of Hargrove Engineers & Constructors services.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships. Leader and promoter of work sharing through interoffice execution.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
Structural & Civil Engineer - EIT/PE
Location/Onsite: Eugene, OR | Onsite
Our client is seeking a Structural & Civil Engineer to join their established engineering and surveying team in Eugene, Oregon. Do you enjoy working on projects that directly shape the communities you live in? Are you passionate about practical, buildable designs that balance safety, efficiency, and environmental considerations common in the Pacific Northwest? Do you value a collaborative, close-knit team where your input is recognized and projects stay diverse and engaging? If yes, this may be the perfect Structural & Civil Engineer role for you. Keep scrolling to see what this company has to offer.
The Perks!
- Compensation: $50,000 - $90,000, based on experience
- 401k + Company Matching
- Health and Dental Insurance Benefits
- Paid Time Off
A Day in the Life of the Structural & Civil Engineer
In this role, you’ll take the lead on designing, analyzing, and managing a variety of civil and structural projects throughout Eugene and the surrounding Pacific Northwest region. From local site development to structural systems, your work will have a visible impact on the communities you serve.
You’ll collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, surveyors, and planners, ensuring projects are safe, efficient, and aligned with Oregon regulations and environmental considerations. Your contributions will support the delivery of high-quality, practical engineering solutions for both public and private sector clients.
Responsibilities include:
- Creating structural and civil designs using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Performing engineering calculations to ensure stability and code compliance
- Evaluating materials and construction methods for efficiency and regional suitability
- Leading projects from concept through completion, managing timelines and budgets
- Coordinating with clients, architects, contractors, and local stakeholders
- Conducting site inspections to verify compliance with design documents and safety standards
- Ensuring adherence to Oregon building codes, safety regulations, and environmental guidelines
- Troubleshooting issues that arise during construction
- Preparing technical reports, calculations, proposals, and project documentation
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
- Professional Engineering (PE) license in Oregon or an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) working toward licensure
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, and safety standards
- Proven experience managing projects from start to finish, including reviewing shop drawings and submittals
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
About the Hiring Company:
Our client is a long-standing consulting engineering and surveying firm based in Eugene, Oregon. They support property owners, architects, public agencies, developers, and businesses across the Pacific Northwest. Their team provides civil and structural engineering, building and site design, land surveying, and land use planning services—delivering practical solutions that align with regional needs and community growth.
Come Join Our Engineering Team!
Start by filling out this 3-minute, mobile-friendly application here. We look forward to hearing from you!
Pay: $85,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a high-performing structural engineering team where your work directly shapes real projects and real outcomes
- Own meaningful design responsibilities (not just production) with room to grow your technical and leadership skills
- Work alongside collaborative architects, engineers, and builders who care about quality and doing the right thing
- Competitive compensation with performance-based upside and long-term wealth-building benefits
- Strong people-first benefits that support you and your family (and meaningful time to recharge)
Location: On-site in the Greater Indianapolis, IN area (work closely with the team in-person and stay connected to the full project lifecycle)
Note: Must have hands-on structural design experience for buildings and the ability to produce/calibrate calculations and drawings in a fast-moving design environment.
About Us
We’re a design-forward architecture and engineering team that believes every structure has a story — and that great outcomes come from integrity, collaboration, and strong technical thinking. We’re committed to treating people fairly, building long-term careers, and delivering solutions we’re proud to stamp. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Design and engineer building structural systems (steel, concrete, wood, masonry) from concept through construction
- Perform structural analysis and calculations for gravity, lateral, wind, and seismic loads
- Develop clear construction documents and coordinate structural drawings with architects and other disciplines
- Review shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals; support the team through construction administration
- Apply building codes and standards (IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS) to create safe, efficient designs
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to solve complex field and constructability challenges
- Help improve workflows, standards, and quality control as the team continues to grow
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of structural engineering experience focused on building design
- Working knowledge of building codes and structural design standards
- Experience producing structural calculations and coordinating construction documents
- Proficiency with common structural/design tools (typical: Revit/AutoCAD plus analysis software such as RAM, RISA, ETABS, STAAD, SAP2000, or similar)
- EIT preferred; PE (or actively on the path) strongly preferred
- Strong communication skills, high accountability, and a “solve the problem” mindset
Why You Will Love Working Here
- The team is collaborative, high-integrity, and genuinely invested in doing great work
- You’ll be trusted with real responsibility and supported as you level up
- Clear standards, strong mentorship, and a culture that values quality over chaos
- Benefits that are unusually thoughtful (bonus/profit sharing, retirement, tuition support, paid leave, and recharge time)
JPC-704
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Structures)
Location: Playa Vista, California (in-person, five days per week)
Outpost is building the return lane from space. We’re developing reusable vehicles that bring payloads home from orbit safely and precisely, enabling faster in-space manufacturing, global delivery, and entirely new capabilities in the space economy.
We’re a mission-driven team that cares deeply about the work and the people doing it. We are in an exciting stage of growth, which means ownership from day one. Our engineers design hardware, test it, iterate on it, and watch it move toward flight. We are based in the aerospace hub of Playa Vista, where you can spend your days solving complex problems and your evenings on the beach or in the mountains. The work is meaningful, the team is collaborative, and the mission matters. If you want to see the systems you design make it to orbit—and back—come build with us.
The Role
The Sr. Mechanical Engineer will serve as the technical authority for the primary and secondary structures of Outpost’s Carryall. This is a role for a veteran structural engineer who has expertise on full-scale flight vehicles whether launch vehicles, satellites, or re-entry capsules. Unlike traditional space vehicle roles where the structure simply needs to survive launch, you are designing for the round trip: launch vibration, the harsh vacuum of orbit, and the extreme thermal and mechanical loads of hypersonic re-entry and landing. You will own the structural architecture of the vehicle, moving rapidly from trade studies to detailed analysis, and finally to hands-on integration. We need someone with the deep intuition that comes from 15+ years of seeing hardware fly (and fail).
Responsibilities
- Structural Architect: Lead the mechanical design of the entire vehicle structure, including primary structure, interfaces to the deployable heatshield, secondary structures, and payload bay
- High-Fidelity Analysis: Perform and sign off on detailed hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS/FEMAP/NASTRAN). You will be the final check on stiffness, buckling, and thermal expansion compatibility.
- Drawing & GD&T: Create and approve high-quality manufacturing drawings with appropriate geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5) to ensure parts fit the first time.
- Build & Test Leadership: "Get your hands dirty" leading the assembly of your designs. Own the structural test campaign (static load, random vibration, shock, and deployment testing) to qualify hardware for flight.
- Vendor & Partner Management: Work directly with machine shops, composite vendors, and external partners to resolve fabrication conflicts and ensure on-time delivery of precision parts.
- Mentorship: Elevate the team's standard of engineering rigor. Mentor junior engineers in design best practices, analysis methods, and First Principles thinking.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering.
- 10+ years of experience minimum (15+ preferred) in the design and analysis of complex aerospace structures and mechanisms.
- Full-Vehicle Heritage: Proven track record working on full space vehicles or rockets (not just subsystems). You should have experience taking a primary structure from concept through PDR/CDR to flight.
- CAD Proficiency: Expert-level skill in Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or similar parametric modeling software.
- Analysis Expertise: Deep background in structural analysis (FEA) and classical hand calculations. You must trust your hand calcs before you trust the solver.
- Materials Knowledge: Extensive understanding of aerospace materials (aluminum, titanium, Inconel, composites) and their behavior in extreme thermal environments.
- Manufacturing Fluency: You understand the limits of manufacturing, CNC machining, sheet metal, welding, and composite layup, and you design for them.
Preferred Experience
- Active U.S. Government Security Clearance (Not required, but beneficial)
- Experience with deployable space structures and mechanisms (booms, solar arrays, antennas, or aerobrakes).
- Experience designing for high-heat environments or integrating with Thermal Protection Systems (TPS).
- Proficiency in scripting (Python/MATLAB) for design automation or data post-processing.
- Deep knowledge of aerospace standards (NASA-STD-5000 series, SMC-S-016) for structural margins and testing.
Compensation
- $160,000 – $210,000; Salary may vary with experience
- Incentive Stock Options
- Annual Performance-Based Bonus
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- 401k with Company match
- Subsidized daily catered lunch, snacks and coffee
The Forensic Structural Engineer will branch out from typical design work and investigate to determine the cause of failures related to building structures. This role consists of very little to near no design aspects. The focus is on the laws of physics, and the basis of engineering principles, and the correct application of these to the built environment. The role requires the engineer to “go beyond the code and like it!
Essential Functions
Complete hands-on failure analysis assignments in the field and testing facility
Document facts and report finalization of findings
Technical research
Ability to apply theories and knowledge to real-world situations
Complete assignments on time as requested by the client
Conduct ethical practices consistently
Convey complex issues in an understandable manner to a lay audience through report writing
Essential Skills for Performing the Job
Self-motivated
Problem-solving
Detail-oriented
Written and verbal communication
Required Education and Experience
Master's in civil engineering
Ph.D. in civil engineering
5 years supervisory or project management experience
Other Requirements
Licensed Professional Engineer
Valid Driver's License in good standing, and demonstrated safe driving habits
Ability to pass a background check as required for the position
Position Type/Expected Hours
This is a full-time position. Some flexibility in hours is permitted, but s/he must be available during the standard work hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Physical Demands
This position is a combination of fieldwork, travel-related work, and sedentary work. An employee is regularly required to drive, stand, sit, walk, reach, type, talk, hear, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, push, pull, carry, and lift up to 50 pounds. An employee may also be required to traverse wooded and/or uneven terrain, enter structures, use ladders, walk on roofs, enter small spaces, and work in various weather conditions.
Travel
Regular travel will be required as a part of the Structural Forensic Engineer job. Some overnight travel may be required.
Disclaimer
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Eligible candidates will be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.
Nederveld Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
