Structural Design Engineer

Motive Workforce; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick leave

Educational assistance

Professional development support

Job summary

A growing structural engineering firm in Akron, Ohio, is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to support design work involving structural steel and miscellaneous metals. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with 3–5 years of relevant experience and a PE license or is actively pursuing it. This role focuses on performing engineering calculations, reviewing design packages, and preparing reports, all within a collaborative environment. Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in structural design, delegated design, or building design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or actively pursuing licensure.
• Experience with structural steel and miscellaneous metals.
• Experience with structural steel, miscellaneous metals, and ornamental metals.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SDS2, Tekla, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed engineering calculations for structural steel connections.
• Review building design packages for delegated design.
• Prepare formal engineering reports to communicate design specifications.
• Review and correct fabrication drawings to ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Evaluate designs for cost, safety, constructability, and performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with fabrication, detailing, and field teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Support internal engineering tools and continuous improvement processes.
• Assist in resolving fabrication and field issues as they arise post-design.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis)

PE license or pursuing licensure

Tools

AutoCAD

SDS2

Tekla

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join a growing team designing real-world projects that combine technical complexity with hands-on problem solving.

We are seeking a highly skilled Structural Design Engineer to support delegated design work involving structural steel connections, stair systems, platform systems, cladding supports, railings, and miscellaneous/ornamental metals across a variety of industries and building types.

If you enjoy running calculations, reviewing fabrication drawings, collaborating with detailing teams, and seeing your designs come to life — this is a great opportunity to advance your career.

What You\'ll Do

• Perform detailed engineering calculations for structural steel connections and miscellaneous metal systems.
• Review building design packages to extract necessary information for delegated design.
• Prepare formal engineering reports and communicate design specifications to clients.
• Review and correct fabrication drawings to ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Evaluate designs for cost, safety, constructability, and performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with fabrication, detailing, and field teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Support internal engineering tools and continuous improvement processes.
• Assist in resolving fabrication and field issues as they arise post-design.

What We\'re Looking For

• Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or actively pursuing licensure.
• 3–5 years of experience in structural design, delegated design, or building design.
• Experience with structural steel, miscellaneous metals, and ornamental metals.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SDS2, Tekla, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills

What We Offer

• Full-time, stable employment with long-term growth opportunities.
• Exposure to a wide range of delegated design and steel connection projects.
• Competitive salary and full benefits package.
• Health, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Educational assistance and professional development support.

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today to advance your structural design career in a role that offers real impact and long-term stability.