Structural Engineer & Design Manager

Champion Homes; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Home Builders in Athens, TX is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer & Design Manager to lead a team of drafters and designers, review and seal drawings, and guide projects from concept to production.

You will balance technical leadership with hands-on engineering, ensure code compliance, manage multiple projects, and collaborate with Sales, Production, Quality, and Operations to drive quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Current US Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Ability to stamp and seal structural drawings and documents.
• Minimum 5+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience leading/drafting/design teams and strong knowledge of codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of CAD drafters and designers.
• Review drawings, calculations, and technical documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Establish drafting and engineering standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Coordinate with Sales, Production, Quality, and Operations for project execution.
• Review and approve construction documents and seal engineering calculations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Structural analysis software

Job description

Structural Engineer & Design Manager - Athens Texas

Lead the Design. Engineer the Solution. Shape the Future.

We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer & Design Manager to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity for a licensed engineer who enjoys balancing technical expertise with leadership responsibilities. In this role, you will oversee a team of drafters and designers, review and approve structural plans, provide engineering guidance, and place your professional seal on construction drawings and calculations.

If you're a hands-on engineering leader who enjoys solving complex design challenges while mentoring others and influencing projects from concept through production, we'd like to speak with you.

What You'll Do

Engineering Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of CAD drafters and designers.
• Review drawings, calculations, and technical documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Establish drafting and engineering standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Coordinate with Sales, Production, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure successful project execution.

Structural Engineering

• Design and analyze structural systems for residential manufactured home building projects.
• Perform structural calculations and engineering evaluations using approved software and industry standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and national building codes.
• Review and approve construction documents, specifications, and design modifications.
• Apply your professional engineering seal to drawings, calculations, and engineering documents where required.

Project Management

• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
• Collaborate with customers, third-party agencies, and regulatory authorities throughout the approval process.
• Provide technical support during construction, manufacturing, and installation phases.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, efficiency gains, and cost savings.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States.
• Ability to stamp and seal structural drawings and engineering documents.
• Minimum 5+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Previous experience leading, supervising, or mentoring drafting/design teams.
• Strong knowledge of residential and commercial building codes.
• Experience with structural analysis and engineering software.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and construction drawing review.
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within modular, manufactured, residential, or light commercial construction.
• Multi-state engineering licensure or ability to obtain additional state licenses.
• Experience working with third-party reviewing agencies and code compliance organizations.

Travel Requirements

• Moderate travel required (approximately 10%).
• Travel may include visits to manufacturing facilities, project sites, customer meetings, regulatory agencies, and field inspections.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a skilled and growing design team.
• Make a direct impact on projects, processes, and company success.
• Work for a dynamic organization that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with talented professionals in engineering, construction, manufacturing, and operations.
• Opportunity to influence design standards and engineering excellence across the organization.

Build More Than Structures. Build a Legacy.

If you're a licensed Structural Engineer who is ready to lead a team, take ownership of critical engineering decisions, and play a key role in a growing organization, your expertise will help shape the homes and buildings that people depend on every day.

EEO Statement

Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Champion Home Builders participates in the E-Verify Program.