Mechanical / Civil Structural Engineer - Memphis

We are looking to recruit a Mechanical Engineer or Civil / Structural Engineer with experience in steel structures to support the technical analysis and preparation of manufacturing dossiers for steel fabrication.

Main Responsibilities

• Analyse customer drawings, structural steel drawings and technical specifications.
• Prepare technical dossiers for fabrication, including production documentation, material lists, cutting lists and assembly information.
• Review steel structure details, welded joints, bolted connections and fabrication requirements.
• Interpret engineering drawings, 3D models and project specifications.
• Identify missing information, technical inconsistencies or potential fabrication issues before production starts.
• Coordinate with customers, engineering teams and production to clarify technical requirements.
• Support the preparation of Bills of Materials — BOM.
• Support nesting, cutting, drilling, welding and assembly preparation.
• Ensure that manufacturing documentation is clear, complete and suitable for shop-floor execution.
• Support production teams during fabrication by clarifying drawings and technical requirements.
• Assist with technical change control and revision management.
• Review tolerances, material grades, profiles, tubes, plates and structural components.
• Support continuous improvement in technical preparation, production flow and reduction of rework.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related technical field from an accredited institution.
• Experience in steel structures, steel fabrication, metalworking or industrial manufacturing.
• Strong ability to read and interpret structural steel drawings and fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of steel profiles, tubes, plates, welded assemblies and bolted connections.
• Understanding of fabrication processes such as cutting, drilling, bending, welding, assembly and finishing.
• Good knowledge of BOM preparation, material take-off and technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify technical risks before production.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with structural steel codes and standards used in the USA, such as AISC and AWS D1.1.
• Experience with CAD software, 3D modelling or steel detailing software.
• Familiarity with Tekla Structures, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Advance Steel or similar tools.
• Experience preparing shop drawings, fabrication packages or manufacturing dossiers.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and production routing would be an advantage.
• Previous experience in tube steel manufacturing, poles, towers, frames, platforms or similar steel structures.