Senior Structural Engineer - Modular Steel Construction

Creative Modular Construction; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Designs Engineering and Architecture (IDEA) is seeking a skilled Structural Engineer to support the design, certification, and continuous improvement of steel-based modular building systems across the United States.

You will develop safe, efficient structural solutions for commercial, residential, and specialty modular projects, collaborating with architecture, production, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to ensure code compliance and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• Minimum 5 years of structural engineering experience in commercial buildings.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel and building codes; modular/construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design structural steel, cold-formed steel, hybrid systems, and modular chassis.
• Perform structural calculations for wind, snow, seismic, live/dead, transportation, lifting, and installation loads.
• Develop structural connections, anchorage, tie-down, and foundation interface systems.
• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, details, and specifications.
• Support state approvals, code compliance, and third-party reviews.
• Optimize designs for manufacturing efficiency, material usage, transport, and install.
• Support product development, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to improve quality and standardization.
• Provide technical support for field installation and structural issues.

Skills

Structural design

Code compliance

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Multi-state licensure

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

RISA

RAM

STAAD

Enercalc

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Inspired Designs Engineering and Architecture (IDEA) is seeking a skilled Structural Engineer to support the design, certification, and continuous improvement of steel-based modular building systems across the United States.

You will develop safe, efficient structural solutions for commercial, residential, and specialty modular projects, collaborating with architecture, production, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to ensure code compliance and manufacturability.