Lead Structural Engineer (PE) – Industrial Facilities

J Davis Inc.; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

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Employer-paid benefits

Job summary

JDI Industrial Services, the industrial maintenance division of J. Davis Inc., is seeking a Structural Engineer (PE) to lead design and analysis for industrial facilities in the Gainesville, GA area.

You will develop drawings and construction documents, ensure adherence to IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360, and AWS standards, and coordinate with civil, mechanical, electrical, and fabrication engineers. Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, a PE license or reciprocity within 6

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina (or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months).
• Minimum 5+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in structural analysis software.
• In-depth knowledge of steel and concrete design for applications, including heavy equipment foundations, elevated structures, and seismic/wind design.
• Strong technical credibility with both engineers and construction professionals.
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices and LEED/green facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and analysis of projects in facilities, including steel structures, reinforced concrete foundations, equipment supports, pipe racks, platforms, and specialized structures.
• Develop and review structural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes and standards, including IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360, AWS, and industry-specific standards.
• Conduct site assessments, structural condition evaluations, and feasibility studies for new and retrofit projects.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, mechanical, electrical, fabrication and process engineers) to integrate structural systems with overall design.
• Provide technical oversight during construction, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their professional development.
• Participate in project meetings, client presentations, and proposal development.

Skills

Structural analysis software

Structural design

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Mentoring

Code compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

JDI Industrial Services, the industrial maintenance division of J. Davis Inc., is seeking a Structural Engineer (PE) to lead design and analysis for industrial facilities in the Gainesville, GA area.

You will develop drawings and construction documents, ensure adherence to IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360, and AWS standards, and coordinate with civil, mechanical, electrical, and fabrication engineers. Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, a PE license or reciprocity within 6