xPL OSM Application Engineer-Structural

Structural Engineer Division: xPL Offsite Project Location(s): Huntsville, AL 35803 USA Minimum Years Experience: Travel Involved: Job Type: Regular Job Classification: Experienced Education: Job Family: Construction Compensation: Salaried Exempt Position Description: Design structural systems (including analysis, connection design, and detailing) for offsite manufactured and modular building components. Provide oversight of offsite manufactured elements to meet structural integrity, safety, and compliance standards while optimizing for transport, assembly, and installation on-site. Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities: Develop structural designs for xPL Offsite Manufacturing (OSM) products and systems, including steel framing, supports, foundations, and connections, for multiple complex projects. Perform complete structural analysis, including Finite Element Modeling (FEM), to validate design integrity under varying load conditions. Collaborate with Architects, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Structural Engineers, and other construction disciplines to seamlessly integrate OSM structural components. Create detailed engineering drawings and simulations using SAP2000, STAAD, Inventor, and Revit applications. Engage in client-facing and cross-functional discussions to coordinate structural designs, propose solutions to mitigate risks and finalize structural designs. Exercise independent judgment in engineering decisions to develop designs and in review and approval of engineering drawings, specifications, and project documents and confirm coordination of vendor drawings to engineering requirements. Assess materials and construction methods for optimal performance and cost efficiency. Partner with xPL OSM manufacturing team to oversee designs that optimize production, assembly, transportation, and site installation. Conduct shop floor and field visits to verify constructability and alignment with operational needs. Stay current on innovations in structural engineering and OSM construction techniques. Support research and development efforts focused on developing and enhancing OSM products and solutions. Prepare technical studies, specifications, cost estimates, and proposal evaluations. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited institution in Civil or Structural Engineering, or related field, with minimum of 6 years of experience in structural analysis and design or related role, or equivalent education, training, and experience Professional Engineer (PE) licensure and maintain active accreditation as required Strong verbal communication skills with ability to work cross-functionally and client facing with ability to clearly present information to non-technical audiences Proficient technical writing and documentation skills Familiar with building and structural codes (e.g., ASCE, AISC, IBC) Capable of producing and managing engineering drawings both independently and through coordination with design teams Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple stakeholder requirements Able to exercise independent judgment in engineering decisions and project execution Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, and scopes of work Display proactive and solution-oriented mindset Management of competing demands and able to meet established deadlines Proficient analysis and design tools (e.g., SAP2000, STAAD, Revit, Inventor, TEKLA, or similar) Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications, with intermediate Excel skills Limited Travel Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.