Lead Structural Engineer – Power & Industrial (Remote)

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

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.