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Senior Scaffold Engineer

  • Lake Station, IN

Senior Scaffold Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Salary: Based on experience
Work Location: In person
Travel: As needed

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Scaffold Engineer to provide engineering oversight for scaffold designs tailored to customer requirements, project scope, and jobsite conditions.

The ideal candidate brings extensive knowledge of scaffolding systems, load capacities, design limitations, and safe application. This position requires an active Professional Engineer license and the ability to obtain licensure in multiple states, primarily throughout the Midwest, Eastern, and Southeastern United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, review, sign, and seal scaffold drawing sets, including supporting load calculations, within the scope of applicable PE licensure.
  • Design scaffolding systems that meet customer specifications, project requirements, and established safety standards.
  • Ensure designs comply with applicable OSHA requirements and internal safety procedures.
  • Evaluate scaffold functionality, load ratings, system limitations, and design suitability.
  • Maintain applicable state PE licenses and obtain additional licensure through comity or reciprocity as needed.
  • Use AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Revit, Navisworks, and Avontus to develop and coordinate engineering designs.
  • Communicate design requirements and technical information to internal teams and customers.
  • Manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and daily deadlines.
  • Provide additional engineering and departmental support as needed.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
  • Active Professional Engineer license, with the ability to obtain additional state licenses through comity or reciprocity.
  • Extensive knowledge of scaffolding design, system functionality, limitations, and load capacities.
  • Minimum of four years of progressive engineering experience under the supervision of a licensed PE.
  • Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Revit, Navisworks, and Avontus.
  • Strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to exercise sound engineering judgment and make ethical decisions in fast-moving situations.
  • Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management.
  • Ability to work with internal teams and external customers to meet project expectations.
  • Willingness to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active PE licensure in multiple states, particularly throughout the Midwest, Eastern, and Southeastern United States.
  • Supervisory or engineering team leadership experience.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

  • Work is performed in a professional office and may include construction jobsite assignments.
  • Regular use of computers, phones, and standard office equipment.
  • Requires sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and handling office materials.
  • Ability to lift or move up to 10 pounds, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.
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