Lead Structural Engineer, Industrial Facilities & Aerospace

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Stock options

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL, is seeking a Senior Facilities Design Structural Engineer to lead the structural design of Florida facilities, including new buildings, expansions, and sustainment of structures for manufacturing, processing, testing, and launch operations.

You will own projects from concept through construction, analyze steel and concrete structures, verify load paths, and address coastal, corrosive, hurricane-prone environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (required).
• Active PE license in at least one US state; ability to obtain Florida licensure.
• 10+ years of progressive structural engineering design experience in industrial settings.
• Experience as engineer of record producing sealed structural calculations and construction documents.
• Experience designing steel and concrete structures and foundations.
• Working knowledge of IBC/ Florida Building Code; ASCE 7; ACI 318; AISC 360.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software (e.g., RISA, RAM, SAP2000, ETABS).
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design for new buildings and expansions (industrial/high-bay, crane runways, equipment foundations).
• Design modifications to existing facilities, verify load-paths for new cranes and equipment.
• Perform condition assessments and develop repair designs for corrosion and deterioration.
• Conduct structural analysis for gravity, wind, hurricane, seismic, crane, and vibration loads.
• Prepare and seal calculations and drawings as engineer of record; ensure code compliance.
• Review external consultant deliverables for quality and constructability.
• Coordinate with civil, electrical, mechanical, fire protection, and architectural teams.
• Support construction with submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and site observations.
• Provide engineering support to facilities maintenance and operations teams.
• Contribute to Blue's design criteria, standard details, and guides.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Structural design

Project management

Engineer of record

Structural analysis software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

RISA

RAM

SAP2000

ETABS

Job description

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL, is seeking a Senior Facilities Design Structural Engineer to lead the structural design of Florida facilities, including new buildings, expansions, and sustainment of structures for manufacturing, processing, testing, and launch operations.

You will own projects from concept through construction, analyze steel and concrete structures, verify load paths, and address coastal, corrosive, hurricane-prone environments.