Structural Engineer

Innova Solutions•Fairfield, AL

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About The Position

Innova Solutions is hiring a Structural Engineer for a 12-month contract with possible extension in Birmingham, Alabama. The role combines structural engineering, BIM modeling, and advanced manufacturing, with a focus on industrialized construction and cold-formed steel (CFS) framing systems. The engineer will use Autodesk Revit and Vertex BD to turn architectural concepts into intelligent, code-compliant, fabrication-ready structural models and production outputs. The position involves creating coordinated structural models and drawings; automating floor, wall, and roof framing; performing structural calculations and analysis; and coordinating with architecture, MEP, manufacturing, installation, finance, and customer teams. The engineer will also prepare manufacturing deliverables such as roll-forming CSV files, bills of materials, and fabrication datasets, and support fabrication operations as needed. Designs and outputs must meet applicable codes and quality standards while supporting safety, constructability, and cost efficiency. This position is open only to candidates who can be engaged on a W-2 basis. The stated pay range is $47.00–$51.15 per hour, with the offered rate depending on factors such as education, experience, location, duties, and certifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering and 1–3 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a three-year CAD Design qualification and 5–7 years of relevant industry experience.
Strong experience in BIM-driven structural engineering and modern industrialized construction methods.
Hands-on knowledge of cold-formed steel framing systems.
Proficiency with Vertex BD, Autodesk Revit, and related BIM technologies.
Experience supporting projects from concept development through fabrication and production.
Ability to communicate technical information as actionable manufacturing and production deliverables.
Ability to collaborate across engineering, architecture, manufacturing, business, finance, and customer-facing teams.
Excellent problem-solving skills; self-motivated, hands-on, and solution-oriented approach.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment requiring flexibility, ownership, and initiative.
Candidates must be eligible to work on a W-2 basis.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with SketchUp, FrameBuilder, or similar modeling tools.
Advanced degree.
Three to seven years of structural engineering experience with a strong BIM focus.
Expertise in CFS framing and industrialized construction methodologies.
Experience with modular, panelized, prefabricated, or off-site construction.
Exposure to startup, scale-up, or innovation-driven environments.
Experience with new product or system development, digital transformation, automation and workflow optimization, or pilot and proof-of-concept construction projects.
Experience navigating evolving project requirements and rapid design iterations.
Strong multidisciplinary coordination experience with architects, MEP engineers, fabrication teams, and construction stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Create intelligent 3D structural models in Autodesk Revit and Vertex BD based on architectural concepts, project requirements, constructability considerations, and cost objectives.
Convert conceptual designs into detailed, fabrication-ready BIM models.
Produce coordinated structural drawings, shop drawings, and BIM deliverables accurately and to a high standard.
Collaborate with architects, clients, fabricators, installers, and internal teams throughout project execution.
Use Vertex BD to generate automated floor, wall, and roof framing systems for cold-formed steel and timber structures.
Develop panelization layouts and manufacturing drawings for off-site and industrialized construction.
Use automation and digital workflows to improve production and installation efficiency.
Perform structural calculations for gravity, lateral, wind, and serviceability loads.
Analyze CFS framing systems, wall panels, trusses, and structural assemblies using integrated engineering platforms.
Optimize designs for safety, performance, constructability, cost efficiency, and code compliance.
Coordinate structural BIM models with architectural and MEP disciplines, identify clashes, and help resolve them proactively.
Participate in BIM coordination sessions and collaborative project reviews.
Generate fabrication-ready outputs, including CSV files for automated roll-forming equipment and manufacturing machinery.
Prepare accurate bills of materials and fabrication datasets for procurement and production teams.
Support the transition of engineering designs into manufacturing and engage with fabrication and roll-forming operations as required.
Ensure structural designs comply with relevant building codes, standards, and engineering requirements.
Maintain BIM standards, modeling conventions, and quality-control processes.
Review models, drawings, fabrication outputs, and manufacturing files for accuracy, completeness, and constructability.