Structural Engineer & Design Manager

Champion Home Builders Inc.; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Champion Home Builders Inc. in Athens, TX seeks an experienced Structural Engineer & Design Manager to lead a team of drafters and engineers in delivering safe, code-compliant residential and manufactured home projects.

You will stamp and seal drawings, review calculations, set engineering standards, and collaborate with Sales, Production and Quality teams to drive on-time project results. Travel is moderate and the role offers a hands-on leadership path with opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States with ability to stamp and seal drawings.
• Minimum 5+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience leading, supervising, or mentoring drafting/design teams.
• Strong knowledge of residential and commercial building codes.
• Experience with structural analysis and engineering software.

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 teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Structural analysis software

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Athens, TX, USA | Salary | DOE | Full Time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401k with company match, to many others to list

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.