Senior Facilities Design Structural Engineer

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

As a Senior Facilities Design Structural Engineer, you will lead structural design for Blue's Florida facilities — new buildings, expansions and modifications to existing facilities, and the ongoing sustainment of the structures that support manufacturing, processing, test, and launch operations.

You will own projects from concept through construction: analyzing and designing steel and concrete structures, foundations, crane-supporting structures, and equipment supports; verifying load paths when operating facilities are modified for new equipment; and assessing and repairing structures exposed to Florida's coastal, corrosive, hurricane-prone environment.

You will serve as engineer of record on your projects, review the work of outside consultants, and mentor engineers earlier in their careers. This is a hands-on technical role for an engineer who wants ownership of complex, unusual structures and wants to see them built.

Responsibilities

·       Lead structural design for new buildings and expansions, including industrial and high-bay buildings, crane runways and supports, equipment foundations, platforms, and pipe and utility supports.

·       Design structural modifications to existing facilities, including load-path verification and strengthening for new cranes, equipment, tooling, and roof or floor loads.

·       Perform condition assessments of operating facilities, evaluate corrosion and concrete deterioration, and develop repair and remediation designs.

·       Perform structural analysis for gravity, wind and hurricane, seismic, crane, vibration, and other loading conditions.

·       Prepare and seal structural calculations, drawings, and specifications as engineer of record, in compliance with applicable codes and Authority Having Jurisdiction requirements.

·       Review structural deliverables from outside A/E consultants for quality, code compliance, and constructability.

·       Coordinate with civil, electrical, mechanical, fire protection, and architectural disciplines, and with manufacturing, tooling, and ground support equipment teams, to translate needs into structural requirements.

·       Support construction: review submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs; perform site observations; and resolve field issues.

·       Provide engineering support to facilities maintenance and operations teams on structural questions in operating facilities.

·       Contribute to Blue's structural design criteria, standard details, and design guides.

·       Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.

Minimum Qualifications

·       Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

·       Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state, with the ability to obtain Florida licensure.

·       10+ years of progressive structural engineering design experience, with a focus on industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, or heavy commercial facilities.

·       Experience as engineer of record producing sealed structural calculations and construction documents.

·       Experience designing steel and concrete structures and foundations.

·       Experience evaluating existing structures and designing modifications or repairs.

·       Working knowledge of IBC / Florida Building Code, ASCE 7, ACI 318, and AISC 360.

·       Proficiency with structural analysis and design software (e.g., RISA, RAM, SAP2000, ETABS, or equivalent).

·       Ability to manage multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment.

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·       Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

·       Active Florida PE license, or Structural Engineer (SE) license.

·       Master's degree in Structural Engineering or a related field.

·       Experience with crane-supporting structures, high-bay buildings, or vibration-sensitive equipment foundations.

·       Experience with high-wind and hurricane design and corrosion-resistant design in coastal environments.

·       Experience with aerospace, defense, launch, energy, or other heavy industrial facilities.

·       Experience with blast or overpressure design.

·       Experience on federal installations or with NASA, U.S. Space Force, or USACE design review processes.

·       Proficiency with Revit and BIM-based design coordination.

Additional Requirements

·       Must be able to pass a U.S. Air Force / Space Force background check for base access at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

·       Work is performed in a mix of office, operating facility, and active construction environments, including launch-site areas. Occasional exposure to outdoor conditions — heat, rain, fumes, odors, and noise.

·       Must be available to work extended hours as needed to support critical construction, operations, and program milestones.

·       Willingness to travel to other Blue Origin sites, agencies, vendors, and contractors as required (occasional, approximately 10%).

 

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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