Senior Structural Engineer – PEMB Field Specialist

Allied Steel Buildings, Inc.; Wills Point (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Steel Buildings seeks an experienced Structural Engineer to join its Field Service team, providing structural analysis, repair details, and sound engineering judgments for field conditions during erection, installation, and post-construction of metal buildings and steel structures. Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Civil/Structural Engineering, P.E.

(S.E. a plus), 10+ years in PEMB or related field, and willingness to travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) required; Structural Engineer (S.E.) license a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of structural engineering experience, with PEMB or related field.
• Experience with PEMB design software (MBS) required.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary structural engineering resource for the Field Service Department, providing solutions to challenges encountered during erection, installation, and field construction of pre-engineered metal buildings and steel structures.
• Evaluate as-built field conditions, discrepancies, and non-conformances, and develop practical, code-compliant engineering solutions and repair details.
• Review and seal (in registered States) engineering calculations, repair details, and field modification drawings as needed. Willingness to add professional licenses in states not yet licensed.
• Respond promptly to field-generated RFIs and provide direction to erection crews, project managers, and Field Service personnel to minimize schedule impact.
• Conduct site visits as needed to assess field conditions, verify installed work, and support Field Service on complex or high-risk issues.
• Coordinate with the Engineering, Detailing, and Fabrication teams to resolve field issues at the source and reduce recurrence on future projects.
• Provide engineering guidance on connection modifications, member reinforcement, and repair methods for medium and high complexity structures.
• Document field observations, corrective actions, and engineering justifications in accordance with Allied’s quality and reporting standards.
• Support and mentor the Field Service team on structural behavior, connection design, and erection sequencing considerations.
• Remain current in knowledge and proficiency in the use of AISC and AISI material specifications, and current editions of ASCE 7, IBC, and MBMA.
• Protect the public by employing sound engineering judgment without being overly conservative in the design approach.
• Research building code changes affecting field remediation and repair approaches, and recommend updates to Field Service procedures accordingly.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Eng

Tools

MBS design software

Job description

Allied Steel Buildings seeks an experienced Structural Engineer to join its Field Service team, providing structural analysis, repair details, and sound engineering judgments for field conditions during erection, installation, and post-construction of metal buildings and steel structures. Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Civil/Structural Engineering, P.E.

(S.E. a plus), 10+ years in PEMB or related field, and willingness to travel to project sites.