Structural Engineer Jobs in South Carolina

Job Summary:
The Structural Engineer will be responsible for the structural design of customized AC/DC Power Modules, IT Modules, and Data Centers across IT, Telecom, and Industrial market segments. The role will support customer requirements and business development activities and coordinate structural design with architectural, electrical, thermal, mechanical, and controls engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as Lead Structural Engineer for conceptual and detailed structural design during pre-sales and post-sales stages.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, municipal, and local building codes and agency requirements.
• Design mechanical/structural components including lifting points, anchoring points, flashings, gutters, and foundations.
• Develop Schematic Design (SD), Detail Design (DD), and Construction Drawing (CD) documentation.
• Review and approve structural product submittals.
• Perform static and dynamic/blast impact calculations.
• Coordinate thermal transfer, fire rating, and thermal bridge calculations with Mechanical Engineering.
• Manage and coordinate contracted engineering companies for civil, mechanical, and structural calculations.
• Define material specifications and sizes for fabrication.
• Provide technical support for project scope, construction, customers, and suppliers.
• Develop welding, NDE, surface preparation, painting, dimensional testing, and structural load testing specifications.
• Coordinate architectural and civil design activities.
• Support quality control, module repairs, fabrication, welding inspections, and construction validation.
• Conduct fabricator facility visits for design validation, workmanship reviews, and engineering audits.
• Provide creative and innovative structural solutions to meet customer requirements while controlling costs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years of mechanical/structural engineering experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license optional.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and equipment specifications.
• Knowledge of local and national building codes.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and requirements.
• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods for data center equipment and facilities.
• Strong creative problem-solving and cost-reduction skills without compromising quality, reliability, or maintainability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills.