Lead Senior Structural Engineer

Jobtome; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k)

Weekly pay

Job summary

Johnson Service Group (JSG) in Birmingham, AL, seeks a Lead Structural Design Engineer for simple cycle power generation projects on a long-term contract. Remote options are available while on-site work in Birmingham is required at times.

Expect competitive pay, overtime, per diem, and a strong project growth plan. The role emphasizes leading design activities, reviewing calculations, mentoring junior engineers, and coordinating with field teams to ensure constructability and safety.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in structural engineering or similar
• 8–15+ years in structural design engineering for power generation or heavy industrial
• Background in EPC project environments
• Design experience with reinforced concrete, structural steel
• Experience with structural analysis software (GTStrudl, ANSYS, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with AISC, ACI, ASCE, and local codes
• Background in mentoring junior engineers
• PE License a plus, not required

Responsibilities

• Lead Structural Design Engineer for simple cycle power generation projects
• Create and review calculations, drawings, and models
• Lead design reviews and technical discussions
• Mentor junior structural engineers
• Assist construction with field issues and design clarifications
• Ensure constructability and safety of all designs
• Support procurement with material specifications
• Participate in project scheduling and constructability reviews

Skills

Structural design

Project leadership

Mentoring

Code compliance (AISC/ACI/ASCE)

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

GTStrudl

ANSYS

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Long-term contract in Birmingham, AL. Very competitive pay, time and a half for OT, Mob/Demob, and strong per diem. Join this fast-growing design engineering firm (will double in size in the next 18 months), supporting the design of simple-cycle gas turbine plants. remote options available

Requirements

• B.S. degree in structural engineering or similar
• 8–15+ years in structural design engineering for power generation or heavy industrial
• Background in EPC project environments
• Design experience with reinforced concrete, structural steel.
• Experience with structural analysis software (GTStrudl, ANSYS, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with AISC, ACI, ASCE, and local codes
• Background in mentoring junior engineers
• PE License a plus, not required

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Lead Structural Design Engineer for simple cycle power generation projects
• Create and review calculations, drawings, and models;
• lead design reviews andtechnical discussions
• Mentor junior structural engineers
• Assist construction with field issues and design clarifications
• Ensure constructability and safety of all designs
• Support procurement with material specifications
• Participate in project scheduling and constructability reviews

Skills needed

• Strong knowledge of the International Building Code and related standards (ASCE, AISC,ACI).
• Proficiency in structural analysis software and interpreting results.
• Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit & Navisworks).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #D650