Job Title

Structural Engineer

Position Overview

Shaw Industries Corporate Engineering (CE) supports the corporation’s manufacturing, distribution, and administrative facilities. Although based primarily in Dalton, GA, CE is deployed on projects nationwide and internationally. The department offers feasibility studies, high-level and detailed budget estimates, engineering design, project management, consulting, forensic investigations, and CAD services. CE includes specialists to meet the needs of each business segment, divided into four support groups: Fibers & Yarn, Carpet & Backing, Hard Surfaces, and Construction & Global Facilities. The staff comprises mechanical, electrical, and civil engineers, CAD designers, and administrative personnel.   

  

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo  and more.   

 

Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.  

 

Position Overview:

This position reports to the Corporate Engineering Construction Group and supports all areas of manufacturing, distribution, and corporate administrative facilities across the organization.   

  

Key Responsibilities:   

Under the limited direction of an Engineering Manager, the position is responsible and accountable for providing structural engineering and design support as well as project development and execution.  Specific duties include: 

Conducts general facility and site assessments- buildings, roofs, roadways, parking lots, and foundations. 

Performs structural inspections for potential damage and deterioration to buildings, mezzanines, storage racks, and hoist systems.   

Ability to perform load calculations to ensure structural soundness 

Prepares plans and design specifications for new construction, renovation, and facility improvement type projects. 

Choose appropriate materials to ensure durability and cost-effectiveness 

Manages outside contractors and conformance to plans and specifications. 

Manages various projects- budgets, schedule, and safety. 

Designs fall prevention/protection systems and permanent anchor points.  

Calculates design loads and capacities of existing structures. 

Requirements: 

Education-Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering 

Professional Engineer (PE) License in Georgia required and ability to be licensed in surrounding states. 

Minimum of 5 years of experience in structural engineering 

Possess knowledge of the various building types, roof systems, and concrete construction. 

Possess knowledge of applicable building codes and design standards (ex. IBC, ACI, ASTM, AISC, and ADA). 

Proficient with AutoCAD, structural packages (ex. RISA, Enercalc), and MS Office. 

Possess excellent technical writing skills for producing engineering reports and recommendations, design documents and specifications.  

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, organized, and excellent communication skills. 

Occasional travel required 

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.