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Director of Structural Engineering

Stellar

The Role

Overview

Lead structural engineering design, analysis, and project management for commercial facilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • structural design
  • drawings prep
  • analysis
  • cost estimating
  • project scheduling
  • client interaction

Tasks

Conduct investigations, site observations, review of submittals, complete and review analysis, and design calculations; execute and manage the preparation of drawings and specifications; assist with mentoring of junior staff; manage project budgets and schedules; interact with clients; and prepare technical reports. Responsible for analysis and design of structural elements for commercial, industrial and food processing facilities. Applications include foundations, mat slab, structural steel framing, tilt-up walls, precast concrete structures, concrete design, masonry walls, wood design and light-gauge metal framing. Preparation of contract documents, calculations, observations reports, and estimates. Assist with proposal development, both scope and man hour estimating

Requirements

  • autocad
  • revit
  • ram
  • risa 3d
  • masters
  • pe

What You Bring

Ability to interpret codes, insurance underwriter requirements and adherence to client specific standards Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work on multiple tasks while participating on varying project teams to provide multiple cost-effective solutions Working knowledge of building codes and standards such as IBC, FBC, ASCE-7, AISC, ACI, as well as of AutoCAD, Revit, RAM Structural System, RISA 3D, Enercalc and Excel is preferred. Masters in structural engineering from an ABET- accredited university with a minimum of 15 years’ experience Professional engineer licensed in CA, IL, NY, and Washington is a plus

Benefits

-Paid holidays -Remote & hybrid work options for many positions -401(k) – company match with immediate vesting -Paid Time Off – accrue 15 days (120 hours) within first year of service -Competitive pay based on experience -Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA) -Company-paid life and disability insurance -Medical, dental, and vision insurance options

The Company

About Stellar

-Now a fully integrated design‑build firm delivering architecture, engineering, construction, refrigeration and mechanical solutions. -Typical projects include food‑processing plants, cold‑storage facilities, healthcare and education buildings for clients like Nestlé, Starbucks and Disney. -Expertise spans industrial food and beverage, healthcare, automotive, education, power/utilities and institutional sectors. -Built award‑winning facilities such as Freshpet’s Ennis plant and Bell & Evans poultry processing center. -Grew from refrigeration roots to deliver automated production lines, envelope systems, and energy and utility management services. -Unusual for a trades firm, it self‑performs refrigeration, automation control, insulation, roofing and energy systems fabrication.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Commercial

Residential

Utilities

Telecommunications

Construction

Waste Management

Fluid Transport

Sign Installation

Marine

Aerospace

Metalworking

Electrical

Design and Engineering

Healthcare