Structural Engineer

Creative Modular Construction; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Designs Engineering and Architecture (IDEA) is seeking a skilled Structural Engineer to support the design, certification, and continuous improvement of steel-based modular building systems across the United States.

You will develop safe, efficient structural solutions for commercial, residential, and specialty modular projects, collaborating with architecture, production, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to ensure code compliance and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• Minimum 5 years of structural engineering experience in commercial buildings.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel and building codes; modular/construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design structural steel, cold-formed steel, hybrid systems, and modular chassis.
• Perform structural calculations for wind, snow, seismic, live/dead, transportation, lifting, and installation loads.
• Develop structural connections, anchorage, tie-down, and foundation interface systems.
• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, details, and specifications.
• Support state approvals, code compliance, and third-party reviews.
• Optimize designs for manufacturing efficiency, material usage, transport, and install.
• Support product development, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to improve quality and standardization.
• Provide technical support for field installation and structural issues.

Skills

Structural design

Code compliance

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Multi-state licensure

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

RISA

RAM

STAAD

Enercalc

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Inspired Designs Engineering and Architecture (IDEA) is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Structural Engineer to support the design, engineering, certification, and continuous improvement of steel-based modular building systems across the United States.

This role will develop safe, efficient, and code-compliant structural solutions for commercial, residential, hospitality, educational, healthcare, government, and specialty modular projects. The Structural Engineer will work closely with Architecture, Production Engineering, Manufacturing, State Approval, Project Management, Quality, and other teams to ensure designs meet structural, manufacturing, transportation, installation, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design structural steel, cold-formed steel, hybrid systems, and modular chassis.
• Perform structural calculations for wind, snow, seismic, live/dead, transportation, lifting, and installation loads.
• Develop structural connections, anchorage, tie-down, and foundation interface systems.
• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, details, and specifications.
• Support state approvals, code compliance, and third-party engineering reviews.
• Optimize designs for manufacturing efficiency, material usage, transportation, and installation.
• Support product development, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to improve quality, efficiency, and standardization.
• Provide technical support for field installation and structural issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of structural engineering experience.
• Commercial building structural design experience.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel and building codes.
• Experience with modular, prefabricated, industrialized, or off-site construction preferred.
• Proficiency with software such as AutoCAD, Revit, RISA, RAM, STAAD, Enercalc, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Multi-state engineering licensure
• Experience with state modular approval programs
• BIM and digital manufacturing experience
• Experience with CNC-driven fabrication processes

Why Join IDEA?

At IDEA, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the future of modular construction by developing innovative structural systems that improve quality, efficiency, scalability, and cost competitiveness.