Senior Structural Engineer - Steel Erection Expert

Marchant Recruitment; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical & dental insurance

401K with match

15 days PTO

Bonus potential

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment seeks a Senior Structural Engineer for an experienced steel erection team in the United States. The role focuses on engineering steel erection strategies, from planning to on-site installation, ensuring safe, compliant, and practical solutions.

Responsibilities include developing erection methodologies, performing calculations for temporary works, and reviewing lifting arrangements. Requires 3+ years in structural steel, plus proficiency with Tekla/AutoCAD/STAAD.Pro/SAP2000.

Qualifications

• Degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years' experience in structural engineering within structural steel, steel erection.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel design and engineering principles.
• Experience with structural calculations and steelwork design.
• Proficient with Tekla, AutoCAD, STAAD.Pro, SAP2000 or similar.
• Full Medical and Dental Insurance, 401K with % match, 15 days PTO, bonus - full benefits package can be sent over upon request.

Responsibilities

• Provide structural engineering support specifically for steel erection and installation activities.
• Develop and review steel erection methodologies and sequences.
• Carry out structural calculations relating to erection stages, temporary stability and temporary works.
• Assess structural stability throughout the erection process.
• Design and assess temporary works, temporary bracing, supports and restraints.
• Review lifting arrangements and provide engineering input into lifting and installation strategies.
• Assess load paths, lifting points, temporary connections and erection conditions.
• Produce engineering calculations, technical reports, sketches and supporting documentation.
• Work closely with site teams to ensure erection methodologies are practical and achievable.
• Provide engineering solutions to technical issues encountered during erection.
• Review structural drawings and fabrication information from an erection perspective.
• Liaise with clients, principal contractors, structural engineers and other project stakeholders.
• Attend sites where required to inspect works, provide technical support and resolve engineering issues.
• Assist with the planning and sequencing of complex steel erection operations.
• Identify engineering risks associated with erection activities and develop appropriate control measures.

Skills

Structural engineering

Site/field engineering

Lifting/temporary works

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural/Civil Engineering

Tools

Tekla

AutoCAD

STAAD.Pro

SAP2000

Job description

Marchant Recruitment seeks a Senior Structural Engineer for an experienced steel erection team in the United States. The role focuses on engineering steel erection strategies, from planning to on-site installation, ensuring safe, compliant, and practical solutions.

Responsibilities include developing erection methodologies, performing calculations for temporary works, and reviewing lifting arrangements. Requires 3+ years in structural steel, plus proficiency with Tekla/AutoCAD/STAAD.Pro/SAP2000.