What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Structural Engineer - Residential Decks position at Green Shield Deck Builders?
About the Role
Green Shield is seeking a licensed Structural Engineer with experience in residential construction to support the design, evaluation, and structural integrity of residential deck projects. This individual will apply their engineering expertise to develop safe, practical, and code-compliant structural solutions for a variety of deck designs.
The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of residential structural systems, building codes, and construction practices, along with the ability to collaborate with internal teams to support projects from design through construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Review, develop, and evaluate structural designs for residential deck projects.
- Perform structural calculations and assessments to ensure deck designs meet applicable building codes and engineering standards.
- Evaluate load requirements, spans, footings, foundations, beams, posts, connections, and other structural components.
- Prepare or review engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and supporting documentation.
- Identify and resolve structural design challenges while balancing safety, constructability, and project requirements.
- Support permitting and inspection requirements by providing engineering documentation as needed.
- Collaborate with design, production, and construction teams to address technical questions and project-specific challenges.
- Review existing site conditions and project information to determine appropriate structural solutions.
- Stay current with applicable building codes, engineering standards, and industry best practices.
- Provide technical guidance and recommendations to support consistent, high-quality deck construction.
Qualifications
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license applicable to the jurisdiction(s) in which projects are performed.
- Experience in residential construction, residential structural engineering, or a closely related field.
- Knowledge of structural design principles, load calculations, foundations, framing systems, and structural connections.
- Familiarity with applicable residential building codes and permitting requirements.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and site information.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and provide practical engineering solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience with residential decks, porches, elevated platforms, or similar outdoor structures.
- Experience designing wood-framed structures and evaluating deck loads and connections.
- Familiarity with residential permitting and inspection processes.
- Proficiency with relevant structural design, drafting, or calculation software.
What We Offer
- Compensation that is fully negotiable based on experience, qualifications, and scope of responsibilities.
- The opportunity to apply engineering expertise to a specialized area of residential construction.
- A collaborative environment focused on quality, safety, and practical design solutions.
- The opportunity to contribute to the development and continued improvement of our deck engineering processes.
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000