Entry Level Structural Engineer

Overview

• Provide expertise and support in a variety of areas including:
• Adhering to company, department, and client standards and procedures.
• Having a general understanding of structural design and deliverables development.
• Following procedures and collaborating to prepare design deliverables that meet project requirements under general supervision.
• Finding opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.
• Using data from mechanical and electrical disciplines, as well as client and vendor information sources to prepare structural design.
• Performing structural steel framing design, foundation design, concrete framing design, and civil sitework design.
• Working with designers and senior engineers toward completion of construction documents.
• Increasing knowledge of Revit and applicable structural design software.
• Developing knowledge of applicable building codes.

Specific Duties

• Proactively communicate and coordinate design work within the department, with other disciplines, and with external stakeholders such as clients and vendors.
• Assist project manager on major projects.
• Work with project execution team of engineers and designers.
• Multi-task on several projects and adapt to changing scope and deadlines.
• Prepare efficient and organized email communications both internal and with clients.
• Interact confidently with clients and maintain client satisfaction with project execution and deliverables.
• Develop strong relationships with clients.
• Participate and contribute to project and interdepartmental meetings to facilitate successful completion of projects and to meet customer expectations and needs.
• Have awareness of assigned project budgets, schedules, and scopes.
• Understand and consistently apply or voice concerns of safety, maintenance, accessibility, constructability, and coordination.
• Learn and evaluate new design software as well as develop company use of current design software.
• Assist with preparation of construction documents.
• Detail structural framing systems for both new and modified structures.
• Develop design criteria for structural work under direction of senior engineer.
• Assist with concept development of structural systems under direction of senior engineer.
• Issue and record drawing submittals and revisions.
• Respond to Requests for Information and field questions under direction of senior engineer.
• Check structural calculations and construction documents prepared by yourself for errors, omissions, and adherence to company standards for quality.
• Identify, communicate, and explore solutions to conflicts and clashes.
• Self-manage and track assigned individual budgets.
• Manage and track project schedules.
• Participate in project lessons learned meetings.
• Perform loading analysis and determination for all types of structures.
• Develop structural analysis models using ENERCALC, RISA, or other analysis programs.
• Increase and utilize knowledge of structural codes including the IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, and AWS.
• Analyze and design structural systems with broad range of proficiency in various materials: Structural Steel, Concrete, and Masonry.
• Make structural site visits and prepare reports as required to gather project data.
• Develop calculation templates as directed by Senior Engineer.
• Develop proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD and ability to develop drawings.
• Increase working knowledge of basic equipment practices.
• Continuously update and expand personal knowledge of the structural field as well as knowledge of client processes and facilities.
• Perform shop drawing reviews.
• Evaluate contractor submittals for compliance with project specifications and drawings.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Revit
• AutoCAD
• ENERCALC
• RISA
• IBC
• ASCE
• AISC
• ACI
• AWS
• Structural Steel
• Concrete
• Masonry

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Structural or other discipline such as Civil).
• Engineer In Training (EIT) certification strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with an understanding of teamwork and the ability to coordinate work with internal and external project stakeholders.
• Strong organization skills to effectively manage time and resources.
• Ability to multi-task on several projects and adapt to changing scope and deadlines.
• Diligent note-taking during project discussions.
• Efficient and organized email communications.
• Commitment to maintaining the company’s professional image and reputation with timely, error-free, accurate deliverables that meet or exceed clients’ expectations.
• Proficient computer skills with extended periods of sitting and entering data.
• Ability to travel may be required.
• Ability to work in facilities with high heat, excessive noise, and accumulated dirt and dust.
• Ability to walk over uneven surfaces, climb stairs or ladders, and bend and stoop.
• Occasional lifting of items under 50 lb.

STATUS: In-Office 100%