What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineer position at Rapido Talent?
Company Overview
Our client is a well-established, employee-owned industrial manufacturing organization with over a century of operational excellence and a strong reputation within heavy manufacturing. The company operates multiple North American manufacturing facilities supporting critical industries through highly engineered products, large-scale capital investments, and complex manufacturing operations. This organization is known for its long-term stability, technical sophistication, commitment to safety, and significant investment in infrastructure, equipment, and employee development.
Position Summary
The Structural Design Engineer will be responsible for the layout, design, and project management of industrial building structures, heavy equipment foundations, and site civil projects across multiple manufacturing facilities. This position plays a critical role in supporting capital expansion initiatives, infrastructure upgrades, and facility improvement projects in a highly technical manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Design industrial building structures, foundations, and plant layouts for large-scale manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain 2D CAD drawings and technical documentation for facilities, utilities, and structural projects.
• Evaluate project feasibility, develop budgets, and support ROI analysis for capital projects.
• Prepare bid packages, review vendor proposals, negotiate pricing and timelines, and manage contractor relationships.
• Manage project schedules utilizing MS Project or related project management software.
• Coordinate and oversee external contractors and subcontractors during construction and installation activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable structural, environmental, and safety codes and standards.
• Support modifications, redesigns, repairs, and maintenance of existing facilities and infrastructure.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, maintenance, and leadership teams.
• Provide technical leadership on heavy machinery foundation design and industrial infrastructure projects.
Preferred Background & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3–7 years of experience within manufacturing, industrial, heavy industrial, or related environments.
• Strong knowledge of structural design, industrial foundations, building codes, and permitting.
• Experience managing capital projects and coordinating contractors.
• Proficiency with 2D CAD software and Microsoft Office / MS Project.
• PE License is a plus but not required.
• Strong communication, organization, and project management capabilities.
• Exposure to heavy equipment foundations, utilities, or industrial construction environments highly preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Employee ownership / long-term wealth-building opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement savings program with company contribution.
• Strong long-term career growth potential within a stable manufacturing organization.
Why This Opportunity?
This is an opportunity to join a highly respected industrial manufacturer where engineering plays a central role in driving operational excellence and large-scale capital investment initiatives. The organization offers long-term stability, technical complexity, exposure to impactful projects, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced operational and engineering leadership.