Lead Structural Engineer
Job Location:
Cincinnati, OH - USA
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Job Summary
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms we offer a values-based collaborative and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team Foth may be the place for you.
Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive92% member retention rate! Learn more at is currently seeking a team-focused innovative and results-oriented Lead Structural Engineer who is passionate about helping clients solve complex challenges and is looking for opportunities to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact. This position is preferably based in our Green Bay WI or Cincinnati OH office locations. We will also consider fully remote candidates located within the United States who are willing and able to travel as required to support client projects field work and team collaboration.
- Partner with manufacturing facility personnel to support plant operations capital projects reliability initiatives and ongoing engineering improvements in an active industrial environment
- Prepare structural calculations construction documents technical specifications and construction packages for industrial projects including food beverage paper and general industry-related facilities
- Evaluate the structural integrity load-carrying capacity and suitability of existing buildings and structures for facility expansions equipment installations structural modifications and renovation projects
- Analyze design and detail structural solutions for a variety of manufacturing-related applications including platforms catwalks mezzanines equipment and utility supports monorails cranes foundations access structures and other industrial systems
- Develop project scope labor estimates budgets and schedules while serving as a technical resource and point of contact for clients throughout project execution
- Lead and mentor engineers designers and multidisciplinary project teams to successfully deliver high-quality engineering solutions that meet client objectives schedules and budgets
- Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews of your own work and the work of others while coordinating with team members to develop and deliver high-quality project deliverables
- Utilize 3D laser scanning technologies and point cloud data to support project planning engineering design clash detection and construction coordination
- Perform field investigations and obtain measurements of existing structures equipment and utility systems to support engineering assessments and project development
- Use Risa and other engineering design tools to develop structural models and calculation packages
- Collaborate effectively with structural mechanical process electrical and other engineering disciplines while supporting multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced consulting environment
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering
- 10 years of progressive structural engineering experience
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required with the ability to serve as Engineer of Record for applicable projects
- Demonstrated experience designing industrial buildings structures and related facility infrastructure in a manufacturing environment
- Ability and willingness to obtain additional state professional engineering licensure as needed to support client and project requirements
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and work directly with clients from concept development through detailed design construction and project closeout
- Experience providing structural engineering support for industrial manufacturing facilities including paper mills converting operations chemical processing facilities or similar heavy industrial environments
- Experience delivering engineering and construction support for operating industrial facilities including field investigations construction observation equipment installation projects shutdowns facility upgrades and coordination with plant operations personnel
- Licensed in Illinois and/or California or experience supporting projects within those jurisdictions
- Familiarity with Revit and AutoCAD modeling
The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position. Base compensation will vary based on factors such as: years of experience location level of responsibility and licenses/ addition to base compensation Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program. All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses. Exempt members are also eligible for either quarterly and/or annual bonuses. Eligible full-time and part-time members will be offered medical dental vision insurance employee assistance program disability retirement holiday pay paid time off and several other voluntary reach out to the recruiting team to discuss any specific benefits or compensation questions.
Note: In some situations we may consider an alternative position based on your skill set and experience. This may result in a different compensation range.
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