Title: Structural Engineer
Location: Appleton, WI
Duration: 12 month contract to hire
Pay:  $50-$67 per hour
Overtime is 1.5x 
Schedule: 40 hours per week
Start date: 1-2 weeks from offer
Current openings:1

Structural Engineer

Location: Appleton, WI

Position Summary

We are seeking a Structural Engineer to support industrial engineering projects across a variety of sectors, including pulp and paper, chemical, consumer products, food and beverage, power, and heavy industrial manufacturing. This role will be responsible for structural design, engineering calculations, drawing development, and evaluating the structural integrity of foundations, buildings, equipment supports, and other industrial structures.

The ideal candidate has experience with industrial structural engineering, a strong understanding of structural materials and construction methods, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver safe, practical, and cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering reports, design criteria, estimates, calculations, and structural drawings.

• Perform structural calculations to evaluate loads, stresses, pressures, and structural integrity.

• Design and analyze foundations, steel structures, concrete structures, masonry, buildings, and equipment supports.

• Provide technical guidance on structural design, construction methods, and code compliance.

• Coordinate with clients, architects, civil engineers, and other engineering disciplines.

• Review construction activities and inspect completed work to verify compliance with engineering specifications and structural requirements.

• Evaluate geotechnical information and site conditions to support foundation design.

• Use structural analysis and computer-aided design software to develop and evaluate engineering solutions.

• Support multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget expectations.

• Assist with project coordination, contractor communication, and technical problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Experience in structural engineering, preferably within industrial or heavy industrial environments.

• Knowledge of structural design principles and applicable building codes and regulations.

• Experience designing or evaluating steel, concrete, and masonry structures.

• Proficiency with structural design and drafting software, such as RISA, AutoCAD, and/or Revit.

• Understanding of construction methods, structural materials, and foundation systems.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting heavy industrial, light industrial, manufacturing, pulp and paper, chemical, or power projects.

• Familiarity with rotating equipment foundations and vibration analysis.

• Experience coordinating structural design with civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineering teams.

• Ability to work directly with clients and contribute to practical engineering solutions.

FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.