Mechanical / Structural Engineer

W-Industries is seeking a qualified engineer specializing in Mechanical & Structural Design for prefabricated steel buildings deployed in industrial electrical power distribution applications. This includes but is not limited to e-houses, PDCs, control buildings, and modular substations deployed across the North American market. 

This role is responsible for the mechanical assembly architecture and structural design of modular steel enclosures that house medium and low voltage electrical equipment. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in architectural, mechanical, or structural engineering, with hands-on experience in modular steel building construction methods comprised of interlocking panel systems and or crimp-plate assemblies.

• Design wall, roof, floor, skid base, and stair/platform assemblies for modular building structures.
• Define connection details (bolted, welded, crimped, or hybrid) optimized for factory assembly and field erection.
• Produce and maintain detailed manufacturing and fabrication drawings for prefabricated building assemblies.
• Utilize CAD and engineering tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent, ensuring alignment with company drafting standards and manufacturing best practices.
• Create and/or review structural calculations to support design decisions and code compliance.
• Ensure all designs and manufacturing/fabrication drawings meet applicable North American codes and standards (including IBC, ASCE 7 for wind/seismic/snow, AWS welding requirements, and AISC/AISI steel design standards).

Leadership & Technical Ownership

• Serve as the technical authority for the structural and mechanical design of prefabricated/modular steel buildings within the organization.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers on modular building design methods and industry best practices.
• Develop and maintain standard design details, drawing templates, and calculation tools to improve engineering efficiency and consistency.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts, R&D initiatives, and new product/platform development.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate directly with internal project execution partners (Project Management, Multi-Discipline Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing), external subcontractors (3rd party PE, HVAC, and Fire Protection), and client/end-user stakeholders.
• Resolve interdisciplinary design conflicts across structural, mechanical, architectural, and electrical interfaces.  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural, Mechanical, Architectural Engineering, or related
• 5+ years in prefabricated/modular steel buildings (or closely related enclosure/skid structures)
• Working knowledge of steel framing (hot-rolled/cold-formed), panelized construction, and load/connection design
• AutoCAD proficiency

Preferred Qualifications 

• Familiarity with AHJ approval processes
• COMcheck / IECC / ASHRAE 90.1 experience
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, Inventor, Revit
• UL fire-rated wall assemblies (general purpose and hydrocarbon)
• Blast-resistant design experience
• PE license

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Offered Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long term Disability insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• FSA and HSA
• PTO

W-Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that no applicant for employment or employee is denied an equal opportunity based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

W-Industries is a participant of E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.