Structural Engineer

JDI Industrial Services; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

JDI Industrial Services, the industrial maintenance division of J. Davis Inc., seeks a Structural Engineer (PE) to lead design, analysis, and engineering across manufacturing plants, warehouses, and heavy industrial facilities in the Southeast.

You will ensure code compliance, constructability, and project performance, while mentoring junior staff. The role requires a SC-licensed PE or reciprocity within 6 months, 5+ years of structural engineering experience, and strong skills in structural

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering.
• PE license in South Carolina or eligibility for reciprocity within 6 months.
• Minimum 5+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software.
• Experience with steel and concrete design for heavy equipment foundations, elevated structures; seismic/wind design.
• Strong technical credibility with engineers and construction professionals.
• Knowledge of LEED/green facility requirements.
• Employer-paid benefits package options (medical, dental, vision).

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and analysis of projects in facilities, including steel structures and foundations.
• Develop and review structural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Ensure designs comply with IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360, AWS and standards.
• Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, electrical, fabrication and process engineers.
• Provide technical oversight during construction and respond to RFIs.
• Mentor junior engineers and support professional development.
• Participate in project meetings, client presentations, and proposals.

Skills

Structural design

Leadership

Team mentoring

Code compliance

Structural analysis software

Seismic/wind design

Collaboration

Sustainable design (LEED)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (Structural focus)

Tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

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