Structural Engineer (Heavy Industrial)

LVI Associates; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Disability coverage

Career development

Work flexibility

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a licensed Structural Engineer in Wisconsin to lead the design and delivery of heavy industrial projects, with a focus on pulp and paper facilities.

You will perform structural analysis and design of steel and reinforced concrete systems, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, conduct field investigations, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative, hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer license.
• Structural engineering experience in heavy industrial, manufacturing, process, or pulp and paper environments.
• Experience designing steel and reinforced concrete structures and foundations.
• Understanding of structural loads, equipment loads, vibration considerations, and industrial operating conditions.
• Experience evaluating and modifying existing structures.
• Knowledge of structural building codes, material standards, and industrial construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for heavy industrial and pulp and paper facilities.
• Design structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, foundations, and equipment support systems.
• Evaluate existing buildings and structures to support facility modifications, equipment installations, and process upgrades.
• Prepare structural calculations, design criteria, technical reports, construction documents, and project specifications.
• Coordinate structural requirements with mechanical, electrical, process controls, civil, architectural, and project management teams.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and requests for information.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less-experienced engineers and designers.

Skills

PE license

Heavy industrial engineering

Structural design

Pulp & paper

Staff coordination

Client collaboration

Field investigations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Revit

BIM

Structural analysis software

Job description

Our client is an established, full-service engineering firm specializing in integrated solutions for pulp and paper manufacturers and other heavy industrial clients. The company supports complex facility, infrastructure, and process-related projects through a multidisciplinary team spanning civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, process controls, BIM, and project management.

With decades of experience in industrial engineering, the firm combines the technical resources of a larger organization with the collaborative, hands-on culture of a smaller team. Structural projects can include industrial buildings, equipment support structures, foundations, facility modifications, access platforms, and other improvements within active manufacturing environments.

About Your Manager

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER, PE - WISCONSIN

About the Company

Our client is an established, full-service engineering firm specializing in integrated solutions for pulp and paper manufacturers and other heavy industrial clients. The company supports complex facility, infrastructure, and process-related projects through a multidisciplinary team spanning civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, process controls, BIM, and project management.

With decades of experience in industrial engineering, the firm combines the technical resources of a larger organization with the collaborative, hands-on culture of a smaller team. Structural projects can include industrial buildings, equipment support structures, foundations, facility modifications, access platforms, and other improvements within active manufacturing environments.

About Your Manager

You’ll work under experienced engineering leadership with a strong understanding of pulp and paper facilities, industrial structural systems, and multidisciplinary project delivery.

The leadership team takes a practical and collaborative approach, encouraging engineers to take ownership of their work while providing the support needed to navigate unfamiliar technical challenges. You’ll also have access to experienced engineers and designers across multiple disciplines, creating opportunities to share knowledge, develop professionally, and contribute to broader project decisions.

Position Overview

This is an opportunity for a licensed Structural Engineer to take a key role in the design and delivery of heavy industrial projects, with a particular focus on pulp and paper facilities.

You’ll be responsible for structural analysis, design, technical documentation, and project coordination across new installations, facility upgrades, equipment replacements, and modifications to existing structures. The work will involve close collaboration with clients, contractors, designers, and engineers from other disciplines.

The right person will be comfortable working within existing industrial facilities, solving complex structural problems, and managing multiple projects at different stages of design and construction.

Role & Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for heavy industrial and pulp and paper facilities
• Design structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, foundations, and equipment support systems
• Evaluate existing buildings and structures to support facility modifications, equipment installations, and process upgrades
• Prepare structural calculations, design criteria, technical reports, construction documents, and project specifications
• Develop practical structural solutions that account for existing facility conditions, constructability, safety, operations, and project cost
• Design foundations and support structures for industrial process equipment, platforms, access systems, and building modifications
• Review drawings and models produced by structural designers and BIM staff
• Coordinate structural requirements with mechanical, electrical, process controls, civil, architectural, and project management teams
• Work directly with clients to understand project requirements, communicate recommendations, and resolve technical issues
• Conduct field investigations, gather existing-condition information, and document structural conditions
• Perform construction observation and respond to contractor questions during project execution
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and requests for information
• Prepare project scopes, engineering estimates, schedules, and fee proposals
• Manage structural tasks and smaller multidisciplinary projects from initial planning through construction
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less-experienced engineers and designers
• Support several active client projects while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget expectations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Active Professional Engineer license
• Structural engineering experience within heavy industrial, manufacturing, process, or pulp and paper environments
• Experience designing steel and reinforced concrete structures and foundations
• Understanding of structural loads, equipment loads, vibration considerations, and industrial operating conditions
• Experience evaluating and modifying existing structures
• Working knowledge of applicable structural building codes, material standards, and industrial construction practices
• Ability to prepare and review calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with clients, contractors, engineers, and designers
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and priorities in a deadline-driven consulting environment
• Willingness to visit industrial facilities and active project sites when required

Preferred Experience

• Direct experience supporting pulp and paper mills
• Background in heavy industrial facility design, renovation, or expansion projects
• Experience with equipment foundations, machine supports, access platforms, industrial buildings, and process-related structures
• Familiarity with structural analysis and design software used for steel and concrete systems
• Experience working within Revit-based BIM environments
• Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering and integrated project delivery
• Experience leading structural projects or coordinating the work of engineers and designers
• Knowledge of construction sequencing and structural modifications within operating facilities
• Experience preparing scopes, estimates, schedules, and proposals
• Additional state PE registrations or the ability to obtain them

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Potential bonus program
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Medical plan option with no employee premium
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Professionally managed 401(k) plan
• Company profit-sharing plan
• Vacation, sick, and personal days
• Paid holidays and volunteer time off
• Flexible working environment
• Professional registration and society membership support
• Ongoing training and career-development opportunities
• Collaborative team culture with long-term advancement potential

Why Join?

This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within heavy industrial facilities where structural engineering has a direct impact on safety, reliability, constructability, and plant operations.

You’ll join an experienced multidisciplinary team with a strong track record in pulp and paper engineering and a culture built around collaboration, ownership, and practical problem-solving. It’s a particularly strong fit for a licensed engineer who wants meaningful technical responsibility, regular client interaction, and the opportunity to develop into a senior technical or project leadership position.