Structural Engineer

Georgia-Pacific - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

Wood Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Structural Engineer position at Georgia-Pacific involves supporting the Discrete Manufacturing Engineering Group by performing structural design for industrial projects. The role requires collaboration with project teams to ensure compliance with building codes and successful project completion, including site visits and preparation of construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, coordinate, and monitor the assigned engineering projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, rules, industry practices and GP standards.
• Conduct on-site investigations, assessments, and field measurements.
• Develop engineering calculations to support the design and work with modelers and drafters for production of drawings.
• Collaborate daily and communicate effectively with the project managers and other project participants.
• Construction administration.
• Assign responsibilities and mentor the project team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering with focus on Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in structural engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in a structural engineering role.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of construction materials and methodologies.
• Problem-solving skills to quickly address issues that arise on-site and keep projects on track.
• Knowledge of design and visualization software such as RAM Structural Systems, RAM Elements, RAM Connections, Enercalc, MS Office, AutoCAD, and REVIT.
• Current Professional Engineer and/or Structural Engineer license.
• Able and willing to travel to manufacturing sites up to 40% of the time (dependent on project needs).

Nice-to-haves

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in structural engineering.
• Experience within an Industrial Manufacturing Environment.