Structural Engineer & Design Manager

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.