Entry-Level Structural Engineer
FDG Inc · Arvada, CO · 3 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
About the role
This position offers an excellent opportunity to assist in the design and analysis of precast and prestressed concrete components and their connections for a variety of projects. You will use design and graphics software such as ACAD, Revit, Navisworks, and Risa. This role provides an invaluable chance to gain hands-on experience in new building structural designs and develop your skills under the guidance of senior engineers.
Responsibilities
- Perform assigned engineering tasks on projects, assisting in the design and analysis of precast and prestressed concrete components and connections.
- Analyze load transfer through each component to ensure structural integrity.
- Utilize design and graphics software, including ACAD, Revit, Navisworks, and Risa, to create accurate and efficient structural designs.
- Participate in project meetings and interact with clients to understand design requirements and ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Pursue and coordinate required engineering information with the project team, as necessary, to maintain project schedules.
- Communicate changes in schedule or scope of work with the Project Engineer and/or Project Manager.
- Stay current with engineering best practices, industry standards, and client requirements.
- Support the team in reviewing and revising designs as necessary to meet safety, budget, and schedule requirements.
- Perform drafting and checking responsibilities as required.
Qualifications
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and able to commute to our office in Arvada, CO.
- Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year engineering program (meets NCEES standards for licensing).
- Has passed FE Examination.
- Exhibits sound structural engineering judgment through education, work experience, or portfolio.
- Exhibits ability to independently generate thorough and accurate engineering calculations.
- Knowledge of ACAD/Revit modeling software, RISA, and Bluebeam.
- Knowledge of Microsoft OS, including teams.
- Possess average level modeling/drafting skills in ACAD.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Eagerness to learn and develop professionally in the field of structural engineering.
Benefits
- 100% employer paid health benefits for employee, spouse and dependents.
- Dental/Vision.
- 4 weeks PTO and eight paid Holidays.
- Life, Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- 401K match.
Pay
Salary starts at $60k-65k.
Schedule
This is a full-time, in-office position during the initial training period. Hybrid flexibility is typically available after six months of onboarding and demonstrated performance.