Assistant Structural Engineer - Power (Kansas City)

About the role

The Assistant Structural Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams in creating world-class designs for new projects, alterations, redevelopments, and a variety of facilities including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military facilities. The Assistant Structural Engineer will collaborate with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assist with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects, including but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, governmental, and military facilities.
• Assist in designing structural components for project needs and requirements set forth by project managers.
• Apply basic knowledge of commonly used structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the structural engineering services industry.
• Assist with research and compile project-related data as required by project managers.
• Assist with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
• Assist with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, governmental, and military facilities.
• Assist in performing field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program; ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge in standard structural engineering techniques, principles, and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment with demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Basic computer skills include structural analysis programs (e.g., RISA), AutoCAD, and BIM (e.g., Revit and Tekla).
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, restrictions, or need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.