Senior Structural Design Engineer

About the role

Kinetics Noise Control is seeking a highly skilled Structural Engineer to support the design, analysis, and development of structural systems used in noise control, vibration isolation, and engineered building products.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze structural systems including barrier walls, support frames, equipment support structures, isolation assemblies, anchored systems, and custom-engineered components.
• Perform beam sizing, member design, connection design, fastener calculations, and anchorage calculations for structural applications.
• Evaluate structures for applicable dead, live, wind, seismic, and project-specific loading conditions in accordance with governing codes and standards.
• Develop cold-formed and light-gauge steel designs for framing, bracing, supports, and related assemblies.
• Perform structural analysis utilizing engineering software, hand calculations, spreadsheets, and other analytical tools.
• Conduct finite element analysis (FEA) of custom components and assemblies as required.
• Support vibration analysis, isolation system design, and evaluation of dynamic loading conditions.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, design summaries, and sealed engineering documents when licensed.
• Review project requirements, specifications, drawings, site conditions, and customer-provided information to define engineering scope and identify technical risks.
• Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, Manufacturing, Design, and Field Service teams to develop practical, cost-effective solutions that meet customer and project requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering standards, calculation tools, design methods, and workflow efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, designers, and cross-functional team members as needed.
• Maintain compliance with applicable engineering standards, company policies, quality requirements, and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; ability and desire to obtain licensure is highly valued.
• Minimum of five (5) years of structural engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with custom-engineered products, industrial or commercial structural applications, and building code-based design requirements preferred.
• Experience designing support frames, structural steel systems, barrier wall structures, anchored systems, and cold-formed/light-gauge steel assemblies strongly preferred.
• Experience producing professional engineering calculations, technical reports, and supporting documentation.
• Experience with vibration analysis, dynamic loading, or vibration isolation systems is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with structural analysis software; RAM Elements experience preferred.
• Experience with SolidWorks Simulation or similar finite element analysis software preferred.
• Strong knowledge of structural load paths, connection design, anchorage systems, and practical constructability considerations.
• Understanding of building codes and structural design standards related to steel, cold-formed steel, wind, seismic, and anchorage design.
• Ability to perform and clearly document hand calculations, spreadsheet calculations, and software-based analyses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Core Competencies

• Engineering analysis and problem-solving.
• Structural design expertise and sound engineering judgment.
• Attention to detail and calculation accuracy.
• Technical communication and documentation.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Collaboration and cross-functional teamwork.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Customer-focused solution development.

Travel

Minimal travel required. Occasional visits to customer locations, project sites, manufacturing facilities, or industry-related events may be necessary.