Director, Structural Facilities Engineering

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 188,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin in the United States is seeking a Director, Facility Structural Engineering to lead the structural design, analysis, and safety for launch-related facilities. You will manage engineers, coordinate with partners, and set design standards across multiple sites.

Applicants should have 15+ years in structural engineering with leadership experience, a PE/SE license, and deep knowledge of IBC/ASCE/ACI/AISC codes.

Qualifications

• 15+ years structural engineering experience.
• 5+ years leading engineers or technical teams.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license in at least one U.S. state, or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Working knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360, and related structural codes and standards.
• Experience with industrial or heavy-load structures such as crane-supported buildings or foundations.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design for manufacturing facilities and related structures.
• Establish criteria for loads including crane, wind, seismic, and hurricane exposure.
• Oversee evaluation and retrofit of facilities and verify load paths.
• Review and approve structural calculations and drawings; address nonconformances.
• Lead support to equipment installation including cranes and heavy tooling.
• Ensure compliance with codes and coordinate with authorities for inspections.
• Build and develop a team of engineers and design partners.
• Set technical standards and ensure consistent application across sites.
• Translate vehicle and production needs into facility requirements and schedules.
• Own cost, schedule, and quality for the facility capital program.

Skills

15+ years experience

Leadership of engineers/teams

Code knowledge IBC/ASCE/ACI/AISC

Executive/regulator communication

Capital projects delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

PE or SE license in US

Job description

Blue Origin in the United States is seeking a Director, Facility Structural Engineering to lead the structural design, analysis, and safety for launch-related facilities. You will manage engineers, coordinate with partners, and set design standards across multiple sites.

Applicants should have 15+ years in structural engineering with leadership experience, a PE/SE license, and deep knowledge of IBC/ASCE/ACI/AISC codes.