Senior Structural Design Engineer

  • Colonial Staffing Group
  • Tullahoma, Tennessee
  • 1 day ago
  • Full Time

Job Summary


Employment Type
Full Time

Job Description


Structural Design Engineer – Full-Time
Location: Tullahoma, TN
Clearance Requirement: Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance
 

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Structural Design Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team supporting the design and construction of a new high-performance testing facility for the United States Air Force. This role is integral to modernization and test operations, ensuring that all structural design efforts are executed with precision, innovation, and compliance.

Key Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance

  • Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

  • Must have 7+ years of relevant structural design experience

  • Must be willing to obtain a Tennessee PE license

  • Must have advanced proficiency with STAAD or STAAD.Pro

  • Must have a clean background suitable for high-security work environments

Job Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a lead structural design engineer, working under the direction of the Discipline Lead Engineer

  • Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and structural designers/drafters

  • Analyze structural systems and develop sound technical solutions for advanced and complex challenges

  • Perform and review calculations and engineering analyses for concrete, steel, and foundation systems

  • Prepare and review engineering specifications and design criteria

  • Support procurement and subcontracting activities including technical evaluations and vendor submittals

  • Assist with construction phase engineering support including RFIs and field modifications

  • Ensure designs comply with project quality plans, schedules, cost baselines, and safety protocols

  • Maintain strong communication and coordination across disciplines and with clients

Preferred Experience and Skills:

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred (Tennessee PE or ability to obtain)

  • Strong knowledge of concrete and foundation design, wind and seismic loading, and structural modeling

  • Experience with Department of Defense or U.S. Federal Government projects

  • Familiarity with EPC projects in sectors such as manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology

  • Proven experience in managing large-scale projects from design through construction

  • Field experience, project scheduling, and cost estimating proficiency

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with site and company policy

  • Practical experience with material procurement, vendor coordination, and field support is a plus

Ready to make an impact? If you meet the qualifications and are looking for a long-term opportunity to contribute to mission-critical infrastructure, apply today. We’re looking for professionals who value technical excellence, innovation, and working in service of national defense.

Job ID: 478748499

Originally Posted on: 5/28/2025