Staff Structural Engineer - Cary, NC

EAD Management Services Inc•Cary, NC

About The Position

Join EAD to help solve complex structural challenges in industrial facilities. EAD supports projects across industrial manufacturing facilities, including food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and parcel handling environments. This role offers the opportunity to work on projects of varying size and complexity in a fast-paced, multi-discipline, and practical engineering setting. EAD is looking for a Staff Structural Engineer. The Staff Structural Engineer supports industrial and manufacturing projects by delivering safe, accurate, and buildable structural engineering solutions for new and existing facilities. This role is best suited for a structural engineering generalist who can work across a wide range of industrial building and support systems, coordinate well with other disciplines, and thrive in brownfield environments where field conditions matter.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
Experience with structural analysis and applicable building codes
Experience with OSHA requirements
Experience working with multi-discipline project teams
Experience with producing clear and concise engineering drawings and sketches
Experience with simple architectural furnishes (IMP, Roof and Wall Penetrations, Floor Coatings)
Ability to produce clear, organized, and dependable engineering work
Working knowledge of design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and structural analysis software
Strong written and verbal communication
Ability to perform field work and maintain a valid driver's license
Ability to interpret and utilize CMAA crane design requirements, FAA airport pavement requirements, FDA food safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in food, beverage, life sciences, or pharmaceutical environments
Experience supporting cGMP areas or equipment support structures
Experience in existing-facility renovation, retrofit, and field-driven design

Responsibilities

Perform structural analysis, calculations, and design for industrial facilities and support systems
Develop practical solutions for structural modifications in existing brownfield environments
Use sound judgment in existing facilities where field conditions, undocumented changes, and constructability constraints require thoughtful evaluation and practical solutions.
Support design of a broad range of structural elements such as wall, floor, and roof systems, platforms, mezzanines, equipment supports, foundations, and related industrial structures
Conduct field investigations, verify existing conditions, and apply findings to design
Coordinate with mechanical, process, electrical, architectural (when required), civil (when required), and other project team members
Prepare clear engineering deliverables, including calculations, sketches, markups, specifications, and support for drawing development
Participate in design reviews, quality checks, and constructability discussions
Communicate proactively with project teams, clients, contractors, and vendors
Support construction and installation questions as needed
Contribute to a safe working environment and follow EAD standards