Structural Engineer (Knoxville)

Structural Engineer

Location: Knoxville, TN 37902

Pay Range: $95,000+ annually

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Position Overview

M Force Partners is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to support the design, analysis, and execution of complex industrial facility projects. This position will contribute to structural engineering activities from initial concept and design through procurement, construction, and field implementation.

The Structural Engineer will develop structural calculations, engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documentation for structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, pipe supports, and related systems. This role requires proficiency in Revit, structural analysis software, and applicable engineering codes and standards.

The ideal Structural Engineer is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Tennessee with 4–12 years of structural design experience, strong technical judgment, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for industrial facilities, including structural steel buildings, reinforced concrete structures, foundations, pipe supports, and structural connections
• Develop detailed engineering calculations, structural drawings, design criteria, specifications, and construction documentation
• Create and review structural models using Revit and applicable structural analysis software
• Apply engineering codes and standards, including AISC, ASCE, and ACI, to structural design projects
• Provide technical engineering support throughout procurement, construction, and field implementation
• Conduct facility walkdowns to assess existing structural conditions and identify potential engineering concerns
• Evaluate existing structural systems and develop practical solutions to design and construction challenges
• Review shop drawings and verify compliance with engineering plans, specifications, and applicable standards
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, civil, and other engineering disciplines during design reviews and project coordination
• Evaluate technical discrepancies, proposed design modifications, and engineering deviations
• Validate structural calculations, models, and design assumptions to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Provide technical guidance to structural designers and drafters
• Conduct peer reviews of engineering drawings, calculations, and other technical deliverables
• Communicate engineering recommendations and project updates to internal teams and project stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an accredited engineering program
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Civil or Structural Engineering in Tennessee
• 4–12 years of professional structural engineering design and specifications experience
• Proficiency in Revit
• Experience designing structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, pipe supports, and related structural systems
• Proficiency with structural analysis software such as RISA-3D, STAAD.Pro, RAM Structural System, or comparable platforms
• Strong understanding of structural engineering codes and standards, including AISC, ASCE, and ACI
• Ability to develop and interpret structural models, engineering calculations, and technical specifications
• Experience preparing structural drawings, calculations, and construction documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound engineering judgment
• Ability to evaluate engineering discrepancies and develop effective technical solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams
• Must be a U.S. citizen and meet applicable site access requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous structural engineering experience supporting industrial facility design and construction
• Experience working on major capital projects
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Navisworks, or other CAD/BIM platforms in addition to Revit
• Knowledge of federal engineering codes and specifications, including Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and SpecsIntact
• Experience working under ASME NQA-1 quality assurance requirements
• Ability and willingness to apply for and maintain a security clearance if required

Job presented by M Force Partners

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Equal Opportunity Employer

M Force Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.