Structural Engineer Capital Projects (Industrial Facilities)

Pay: $90,000 $120,000

Note: This position requires employees to be on-site five days a week at our clients Omaha, NE office. Relocation assistance available.

Note: The qualified candidate for this position must have a Bachelors degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (Mechanical Engineering with strong structural/material-handling experience considered) and a minimum of 5 years of structural design and project engineering experience on industrial or facility projects.

About Our Client

Our client is a global agribusiness leader that connects farmers to consumers by delivering essential food, feed, and fuel worldwide. With a strong international presence and a large, dedicated workforce, the company specializes in grain origination, bulk storage, processing, and distribution, while focusing on innovation, sustainability, and strengthening food security. They are expanding their U.S. operations and seeking top structural/mechanical engineering talent to join their growing team.

Job Description

Our client is looking for a Structural Engineer to lead the structural design and execution of capital projects across multiple grain handling and processing facilities. This role is focused on delivering safe, efficient, and compliant structural solutions for facility upgrades and new construction projects.

• Serve as the lead structural engineer for capital projects from concept and feasibility through detailed design, construction, and commissioning.

• Perform and/or review structural analysis and design for steel framing, concrete foundations, bins/silos, towers, platforms, catwalks, and equipment supports.

• Develop and review design drawings, calculations, specifications, and construction documents; coordinate with external engineering firms when needed.

• Work closely with mechanical engineers and operations teams to integrate material-handling equipment into building and support structures.

• Support project managers with budgets, cost estimates, schedules, and contractor/vendor coordination related to structural scope.

• Conduct site visits to evaluate existing structures, identify deficiencies, and recommend repair, retrofit, or replacement solutions.

• Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and company safety policies (e.g., IBC, AISC, ACI, OSHA).

• Provide technical guidance to operations and maintenance teams on structural issues and long-term asset reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering considered if the candidate has strong structural/material-handling experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of structural engineering experience for industrial, agricultural, or similar facility projects.

• Experience designing steel and concrete structures, foundations, and equipment supports (grain handling, bulk storage, or material handling a plus).

• Proficiency with structural design tools and AutoCAD; familiarity with structural analysis software preferred.

• PE license preferred (or the ability and intent to obtain licensure in the near term).

• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to collaborate across operations, engineering, and construction teams.

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a global, industry-leading agribusiness company during an exciting growth phase.

• Take ownership of the structural integrity and reliability of high-impact industrial facilities.

• Competitive pay, benefits, and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

• Significant opportunities for career growth, technical development, and advancement into broader engineering leadership.

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