Job Title: Senior Engineer - Scaffolding Design
Location: Portage, IN
Job Type and Duration: Onsite, Direct-Hire
Pay range: $140,000 - $180,000 In this role, you will provide engineering oversight for scaffold systems supporting industrial and commercial projects across multiple states. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with a commitment to safety, quality, and client service.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and review scaffold systems to meet project specifications and client requirements.
• Prepare, stamp, and seal engineering drawings and calculation packages.
• Perform structural and load analyses to ensure safe and compliant scaffold designs.
• Ensure all engineering work complies with OSHA regulations and industry safety standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support throughout project execution.
• Collaborate with project managers, operations teams, and clients to deliver effective solutions.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
• Assist with additional engineering and departmental initiatives as needed.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing.
• Ability to obtain additional state licenses through comity/reciprocity as required.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive engineering experience under the supervision of a licensed PE.
• Strong experience in scaffold design, analysis, load ratings, and structural limitations.
• Thorough understanding of OSHA scaffold requirements and industry best practices.
• Proficiency with:
• AutoCAD
• Autodesk Inventor
• Revit
• Navisworks
• Avontus
Preferred Qualifications
• Multi-state PE licensure, particularly throughout the Midwest, East Coast, and Southeastern United States.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience supporting industrial, construction, maintenance, or access solutions projects.
What Will Make You Successful
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to solve complex engineering challenges in fast-paced environments.
• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders
If you are a licensed PE with scaffold engineering expertise and are looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact with a respected industry leader, we'd love to hear from you. ESPO Corporation
www.espocorp.com
630-789-2525
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Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965 ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.
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Senior Engineer - Scaffolding Design
Portage, IN $140,000 – $180,000 a year
Direct hire
On-site
Job #26-00775