Structural Designer, Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a Structural Designer - Engineer to assist with designing building component projects. This is a hybrid position with flexible time spent in our flagship office near FAU.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze configurations of basic structural components of a building component.
• Calculate each component’s pressures, moments, shear, and deflection per proper building codes.
• Evaluate various materials and their effect on the structure, designing accordingly.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, engineers, and other designers to agree on methods to design safe components.
• Produce design drawings, calculations, specifications, and computer models.
• Utilize AutoCAD, Excel, and custom & finite element analysis programs for simulation.
• Document repetitive calculations and create a process for systemized re-use to increase efficiency.
• Develop new ideas and systems, and analyze and improve existing ones.
• Assist other designers in complex projects or as needed.
• Advance the engineering industry using innovative AI-based tools.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Skilled in PC usage and associated software including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, Sharepoint, & Outlook).
• Familiarity with engineering blueprints.
• Working knowledge of Florida / International Building Codes or eagerness to learn.
• Ability to work in a team while staff are fully remote.

Qualifications

• College-level experience or degree in engineering, applied engineering, or similar technical education.
• 0-1+ years of experience in designing building components or related industries (or willingness to learn).
• Self-driven and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication and multi-tasking skills.
• Mechanical or Civil Degrees with structural interest are welcome.