Civil/Structural Engineer - Field & Design

Rust Belt Recruiting

Canfield (OH)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Rust Belt Recruiting seeks a Heavy Industrial Structural / Civil Engineer to design and assess high‑consequence plant assets on-site in Ohio. You will bridge 3D analytical modeling with field diagnostics to engineer crane runways, heavy frames, and machine foundations for major industrial sites.

You will perform FEA, dynamic loading, and failure analysis, while preparing complete design packages and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

Hold a BSCE or BSSE from an ABET-accredited institution.
Active PE license in Ohio or reciprocity eligibility; EIT/FE considered.
3–8+ years of experience in heavy industrial structural design.

Responsibilities

Design heavy structural steel buildings, overhead crane runway systems, monorails, elevated platforms, and dynamic machine foundations.
Conduct field diagnostic assessments, condition surveys, and drone or laser inspections within active facilities.
Perform 2D and 3D Finite Element Analysis (FEA), dynamic load modeling, vibration assessments, and capacity evaluation studies.
Engineer repair, retrofit, and reinforcement strategies for fatigue, corrosion, or overload.
Develop engineering design packages including calculations, specs, scope, and BOMs.
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and welding inspection teams on downtime-minimizing solutions.
Support forensic investigations and FMEA for structural/industrial equipment failures.
Review drawings and deliverables for compliance with design codes.
Assist in project scope development and client presentations.