Corporate Engineer - Structural
Sunbelt Modular Inc. - Phoenix, AZ
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Position Objective: JOIN A COMPANY WHERE YOUR WORK MAKES A DIFFERENCE. Sunbelt Modular is a wholesale manufacturer that provides prefabricated buildings and structures to modular building dealers. We build schools, medical offices, data centers, and many other types of buildings. This role will work closely with the engineering group and will provide support to sales, estimating, and production teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in structural analysis and engineering design principles for both gravity and lateral systems with various building materials including wood and steel. The role provides structural engineering support and services to multiple modular manufacturing facilities around the United States. This position is remote with minimal travel required.Ready to apply Before you do, make sure to read all the details pertaining to this job in the description below.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvide assistance to the engineering team (or individually) to move a project through the structural design phaseProvide a complete structural calculations package for the entire design of modular units both individually and as a multi-unit complex for the state submission of each projectStructural calculations are to include a comprehensive design of the modular unit for both the gravity and lateral systemsGravity designs consist of roof framing members, bearing walls, continuous span multi-layer plywood beams, structural steel clean-span trusses, engineered posts, built-up posts, HSS structural steel posts, floor joists, and wide flange structural steel chassis membersLateral design consists of roof and floor diaphragm sheathing, exterior wall shearwalls, interior wall shearwalls, and structural steel portal framesAbility to complete "˜special interest' projects from start to finish including multi-story modular unit complexes, shipping container conversion projects, and othersOther duties as assignedThis position is also expected to:Work efficiently in a fast-paced environmentMaintain a positive, professional demeanor at all timesProvide outstanding customer service to internal and external clientsBe very detail oriented and well organizedPossess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and writtenBe skilled at problem solving and analysisMaintain a strong work ethicQualifications and Educational RequirementsBachelor of Science in Engineering from an EAC/ABET accredited universityLicensed professional civil/structural engineer - preference given to candidates actively licensed in Alaska, California, and Hawaii; ability to obtain additional state licensures quicklyComplete and current NCEES record holderMinimum of three (3) years' experience as a practicing P.E. (civil/structural)Experience in load development and correct application to the structureExperience developing structural calculations for gravity and lateral systemsExperience reviewing drawings and developing structural detailsStructural analysis/engineering design software proficiency in:o Excel (in-house database usage)o ENERCALC - Structural Engineering Libraryo Tekla - TEDDSo RISA - 3Do RGS Software - CFS 14o Woodworkso Bluebeam RevuAbility to develop gravity and lateral systems from concept through completionAbility to analyze and provide structural designs with many different materials such as wood, cold-formed steel and structural steelAbility to provide complete design of various building components including roof rafters, wall studs, floor joists, clearspan steel trusses, shearwall panels, structural steel portal frames and othersFamiliarity with current building codes (IBC, ASCE, NDS, AISC, AISI)Preferred SkillsExperience in an engineering setting with drafting responsibilities and the shop drawing review processField inspection experienceMulti-story wood design experienceShipping container conversion design experienceJob RequirementsAble to successfully pass a criminal background check (following a conditional offer of employment)Sunbelt Modular, Inc. is committed to a work environment that is inclusive to all and free of discrimination. xijylhu It is our policy to be an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status or any other factors prohibited by federal, state, and local law. The Company will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability.
Created: 2026-03-29