Structural Engineer

J Davis Inc.; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

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Employer-paid benefits

Job summary

JDI Industrial Services, the industrial maintenance division of J. Davis Inc., is seeking a Structural Engineer (PE) to lead design and analysis for industrial facilities in the Gainesville, GA area.

You will develop drawings and construction documents, ensure adherence to IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360, and AWS standards, and coordinate with civil, mechanical, electrical, and fabrication engineers. Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, a PE license or reciprocity within 6

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina (or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months).
• Minimum 5+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in structural analysis software.
• In-depth knowledge of steel and concrete design for applications, including heavy equipment foundations, elevated structures, and seismic/wind design.
• Strong technical credibility with both engineers and construction professionals.
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices and LEED/green facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and analysis of projects in facilities, including steel structures, reinforced concrete foundations, equipment supports, pipe racks, platforms, and specialized structures.
• Develop and review structural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes and standards, including IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360, AWS, and industry-specific standards.
• Conduct site assessments, structural condition evaluations, and feasibility studies for new and retrofit projects.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, mechanical, electrical, fabrication and process engineers) to integrate structural systems with overall design.
• Provide technical oversight during construction, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their professional development.
• Participate in project meetings, client presentations, and proposal development.

Skills

Structural analysis software

Structural design

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Mentoring

Code compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

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Current Job Openings

Location: Gainesville, GA

Job Id:185

# of Openings:1

JDI Industrial Services is the industrial maintenance division of J. Davis Inc., a family-owned organization providing construction, grading, supplemental maintenance, and industrial services to South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina. With four divisions and five offices in the coastal and upstate regions of South Carolina, we are proud to offer superior services to the southeastern United States.
JDI Industrial Services is now seeking aStructural Engineer (PE) with a strong background and significant experience in industrial projects to join our company. The ideal candidate will lead the structural design, analysis, and engineering of simple and complex projects in manufacturing plants, warehouses, processing facilities, and heavy industrial infrastructure. The Structural Engineer will ensure all designs meet safety, code compliance, constructability, and project performance requirements and innovative solutions.
Key Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the structural design and analysis of projects in facilities, including steel structures, reinforced concrete foundations, equipment supports, pipe racks, platforms, and specialized structures.
• Develop and review structural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes and standards, including IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360, AWS, and industry-specific standards.
• Conduct site assessments, structural condition evaluations, and feasibility studies for new and retrofit projects.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, mechanical, electrical, fabrication and process engineers) to integrate structural systems with overall design.
• Provide technical oversight during construction, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their professional development.
• Participate in project meetings, client presentations, and proposal development.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina (or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months).
• Minimum 5+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in structural analysis software.
• In-depth knowledge of steel and concrete design for applications, including heavy equipment foundations, elevated structures, and seismic/wind design.
• Strong technical credibility with both engineers and construction professionals.
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices and LEED/green facility requirements.
• Employer-paid benefits package options, including medical, dental, and vision

As a leader in industrial services, our company is built on the foundation of great people with good careers.

We believe in passionate, superior service for everyone, and there’s no way that can happen without the same kind of personnel.

Ultimately, we invest in your growth, well-being, and long-term success. Our belief in people is what makes us stand-out from the competition.

Safety Aspect

Top-Rated Safety Record

JDI Industrial Services is about giving and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for our team, partners, and anyone stepping foot on any of our sites.

We know you may require additional safety measures; we adapt to your current safety procedures and policies to make sure everyone is operating safely.

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Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)

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Safe partnerships create sound results. We proudly work with and maintain membership with these risk-management and safety program providers to create a mutual path to compliance and success.