Lead Structural Engineer, Space Facilities

Blue Origin; United States; On-site; USD 145,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Stock options

Paid time off & holidays

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a Senior Facilities Design Structural Engineer to lead the structural design of Florida facilities, including new buildings, expansions, and sustainment of structures for manufacturing, testing, and launch operations. You will own projects from concept through construction, seal drawings, and mentor junior staff.

Requires a PE license, 10+ years of relevant experience in industrial facilities, and proficiency with major structural software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state, with the ability to obtain Florida licensure.
• 10+ years of progressive structural engineering design experience, focused on industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, or heavy commercial facilities.
• Experience as engineer of record producing sealed structural calculations and construction documents.
• Experience designing steel and concrete structures and foundations.
• Experience evaluating existing structures and designing modifications or repairs.
• Working knowledge of IBC/Florida Building Code, ASCE 7, ACI 318, and AISC 360.
• Proficiency with structural analysis and design software (RISA, RAM, SAP2000, ETABS, or equivalent).
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to earn trust and foster an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design for new buildings and expansions, including industrial and high-bay buildings, crane runways and supports, equipment foundations, platforms, and pipe and utility supports.
• Design structural modifications to existing facilities, including load-path verification and strengthening for new cranes, equipment, tooling, and roof or floor loads.
• Perform condition assessments of operating facilities, evaluate corrosion and concrete deterioration, and develop repair and remediation designs.
• Perform structural analysis for gravity, wind and hurricane, seismic, crane, vibration, and other loading conditions.
• Prepare and seal structural calculations, drawings, and specifications as engineer of record, in compliance with applicable codes and Authority Having Jurisdiction requirements.
• Review structural deliverables from outside A/E consultants for quality, code compliance, and constructability.
• Coordinate with civil, electrical, mechanical, fire protection, and architectural disciplines, and with manufacturing, tooling, and ground support equipment teams, to translate needs into structural requirements.
• Support construction: review submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs; perform site observations; and resolve field issues.
• Provide engineering support to facilities maintenance and operations teams on structural questions in operating facilities.
• Contribute to Blue's structural design criteria, standard details, and design guides.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Project leadership

Strong communication

Structural analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Revit

RISA

RAM

SAP2000

ETABS

Job description

Blue Origin seeks a Senior Facilities Design Structural Engineer to lead the structural design of Florida facilities, including new buildings, expansions, and sustainment of structures for manufacturing, testing, and launch operations. You will own projects from concept through construction, seal drawings, and mentor junior staff.

Requires a PE license, 10+ years of relevant experience in industrial facilities, and proficiency with major structural software.