Structural Engineer

Selectek; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectek is seeking a P.E. Structural Engineer to join our team for industrial projects in the Jacksonville Beach, FL area, with additional openings in Dothan, AL. The position is direct hire; a W-2 hourly option is available for contract work, requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week and the ability to work independently.

The role emphasizes project management, structural design/analysis, and construction support, with PE license and 5+ years' experience. Pulp/papermill experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering is required.
• P.E. license required; 5+ years industrial design experience with concrete/steel.
• Experience with structural analysis software (STAAD) and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Project management and client relationship leadership; develop scope and bid packages; coordinate with designers and engineers.
• Lead structural design and analysis on multi‑discipline projects; ensure code-compliant designs; perform field verifications.
• Provide construction support during installations; assist with on-site field engineering and coordination with contractors.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Field inspection

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

STAAD

Job description

Overview

We have an immediate need for a P.E. Structural Engineer in the Jacksonville Beach, FL area. We are also hiring in Dothan, AL. This is a direct hire position. For contract work, a W-2 hourly + OT option is available, typically for at least 3 months or as long as needed in the same locations. Expenses are covered for contract scenarios. Base annual pay is $120k–$160k+, depending on experience. This position is OT eligible and requires a minimum of 40 hours per week with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Project Management (approx. 15%) – Establish and maintain positive client relationships; lead scope development by interfacing with clients; communicate scope needs to designers or other engineers; obtain quotes for engineering, equipment, material, and services; develop bid packages, lead bid meetings and evaluate bids; control documents generated during the course of the project.
• Structural Design and Analysis (approx. 65%) – Serve as the Structural Design Leader on multi-discipline projects; coordinate with other disciplines to optimize total installed cost; interact with clients, vendors, and contractors to obtain information for design work; feed work to the design team; provide detailed guidance and review for design work by others; perform field work (inspect and verify existing field conditions, lay out new structures and equipment for efficient use of space); perform calculations and create analysis models; work with applicable codes to ensure design compliance; prepare written technical reports.
• Construction Support (approx. 15%) – Provide construction support during projects and/or mill/equipment shutdowns; provide field engineering support during installation; assist contractors with lockout and permitting; expedite material; coordinate activities with Maintenance, Production, and contractors; review installation for compliance with design documents.

Qualifications

• Required – Bachelors Degree in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering; Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; minimum of 5+ years of industrial design experience with concrete and steel; ability to perform calculations and create analysis models (e.g., STAAD).
• Preferred – Pulp/Papermill experience is highly desired.