Lead Structural Engineer/Food & Beverage

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Lead Structural Engineer to join our dedicated Food and Beverage team. This role leads the development of structural engineering solutions from early concepts through construction, collaborating closely with operations, preconstruction, architectural, and other engineering disciplines to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and aligned with project schedules. The position provides structural engineering leadership throughout the full project lifecycle—from design and construction through facility operations—and carries overall responsibility for the management, coordination, and production of structural engineering design services.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Engineer of Record for in-house structural design services.
• Provide structural engineering evaluations and designs for the repair and remediation of emergency conditions.
• Produce construction documents (drawings and specifications) and marketing materials for project pursuits.
• Deliver required construction document milestones.
• Establish drafting templates and libraries for design workflows.
• Support 5D/Model-Based Estimating collaboration with Preconstruction.
• Design structural systems including concrete, masonry, wood, and steel for building typologies such as industrial, educational, storage, office, and residential.
• Apply knowledge of up-to-date construction methodologies and building codes.
• Demonstrate experience in construction means and methods, especially in technology applications across varying project sizes and complexities.
• Support design-build project pursuits, including scope development, proposal preparation, and client presentations.
• Coordinate with Preconstruction and Design to establish budgets and conduct design/preconstruction meetings.
• Analyze alternative design options with Preconstruction.
• Coordinate closely with architectural, MEP, refrigeration, and process engineering disciplines to develop integrated building solutions.
• Collaborate with construction, estimating, and engineering teams to ensure practical, buildable, and budget-aligned designs.
• Review submittals, respond to RFIs, and support construction administration.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design standards, workflows, and technical practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant structural engineering design experience.
• Previous experience in food and beverage, freezer/cooler, controlled environment, or industrial manufacturing facility projects is desirable.
• Experience in Design-Build and Progressive Design-Build best practices.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Structural Engineer (S.E.) license in Georgia, with capability for reciprocity in other states.

Skills

• Strong BIM proficiency (Revit-based workflow required).
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary industrial projects.
• Knowledge of construction document production and CSI specifications.
• Understanding of industrial and/or Food & Beverage facility requirements preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, BIM Collaborate Pro/BIM360, Navisworks, RAM Steel, and SpecLink.
• Experience with submittal review.
• Understanding of industrial/process coordination preferred.

Personal & Professional Capabilities

• Problem-solving and results-driven mindset.
• Ability to establish priorities and adapt to changing conditions.
• Strong decision-making and judgment skills.
• Customer-focused with conflict resolution abilities.
• Innovative and solutions-oriented approach.
• Openness to supervision and constructive criticism.
• Commitment to professional development.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based, overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Periodic construction site visits to gather project data.
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.
• May require short periods of travel (2-5 days).