Overview:
A leading contractor specializing in heavy civil construction and underground mine development is seeking a Civil/Structural Design Engineer to join its team in the Newburgh, Indiana area. The firm delivers complex heavy civil and underground infrastructure projects, with full design-build services across North America.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Civil/Structural Design Engineer will play a key role within a multi-disciplinary engineering group, supporting mining, civil infrastructure, and custom-engineered equipment projects. The position involves both design and construction support, with work ranging from detailed plan development to field interaction and fabrication coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design structural systems, components, and modifications for heavy civil and mining applications
- Support planning and cost estimation for structural systems
- Respond to field requests and provide technical recommendations
- Prepare engineering documents including calculations, reports, drawings, and specifications
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and best practices
- Collaborate with engineers, vendors, and clients
- Occasional travel to project sites
Background Profile:
- B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- 3–10 years of experience, ideally in underground construction, mining, or structural design
- PE license or ability to obtain within two years
- Proficient in steel and reinforced concrete design
- Experience with geotechnical/SOE design is a plus
- Skilled in structural analysis (software + hand calcs)
- Familiarity with Autodesk Inventor and finite element analysis is advantageous
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and other engineering-related software