Senior Structural Engineer – Modular Construction & DFMA

Beacon Modular; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays and PTO

Annual performance reviews

Job summary

Beacon Modular seeks a Senior Structural Engineer in Imperial, PA, to lead design, analysis, and detailing for modular skids, E‑Houses, and prefabricated assemblies. You will drive manufacturability, transportability, and field installation efficiency within a manufacturing environment.

The role requires a PE license, ABET‑accredited engineering degree, and 5–10 years in structural engineering, with strong knowledge of steel design and codes. Collaborative, independent leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 5–10 years of experience in structural engineering.
• Strong understanding of structural analysis, steel design, and connection detailing.
• Experience with prefabrication, skidding, or industrial equipment support structures preferred.
• Knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, AWS.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently and lead design efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and analysis for modular assemblies including equipment skids, racks, frames, and E‑House systems.
• Perform calculations for lifting, transportation loads, seismic, and wind conditions in compliance with applicable codes.
• Develop fabrication‑ready drawings, connection details, and structural layouts aligned with manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with engineering, fabrication, procurement, and field teams to ensure constructible and efficient designs.
• Incorporate DFMA principles into all structural solutions.
• Support installation planning, rigging strategies, and field deployment of modular systems.
• Establish structural standards, typical details, and repeatable design practices for modular products.
• Ensure compliance with IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and other applicable standards.
• Participate in value engineering, cost optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical support to operations, estimating, and project management teams.

Skills

Structural analysis

Modular construction

Leadership

DFMA

Project collaboration

Education

ABET‑accredited B.S. in Engineering

Tools

None

Job description

Beacon Modular seeks a Senior Structural Engineer in Imperial, PA, to lead design, analysis, and detailing for modular skids, E‑Houses, and prefabricated assemblies. You will drive manufacturability, transportability, and field installation efficiency within a manufacturing environment.

The role requires a PE license, ABET‑accredited engineering degree, and 5–10 years in structural engineering, with strong knowledge of steel design and codes. Collaborative, independent leadership is essential.