Mid-Level Structural Engineer

About the role

SME is seeking a Mid-Level Structural Engineer to join our Building Materials Group in our Plymouth, Michigan office. This position is performed in person and includes regular collaboration in the office and on project sites.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing structural systems, perform field investigations, and contribute to the analysis, documentation, and development of repair or stabilization concepts for a variety of building types.
• Work both independently and in collaboration with senior engineers, supporting investigations, preparing calculations and technical documentation, and participating in client and project team coordination.
• Support the day-to-day execution of projects by assisting with task coordination, schedule tracking, and preparation of deliverables.
• Work collaboratively with senior engineers, project managers, architects, and contractors to support project goals and technical quality.
• Assist with proposal development, scope definition, and client communications as part of developing seller/doer skills and understanding how projects are procured and delivered.
• Provide technical support and informal mentorship to early-career structural members as appropriate.
• Contribute to office and group initiatives, continuing education efforts, and professional development activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Approximately five (5) or more years of experience supporting the analysis and design of structural systems, including concrete, masonry, steel, and wood elements and structures.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis from an accredited engineering program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred (or ability and intent to obtain licensure).
• Working knowledge of applicable industry standards, including AISC 360, ASCE 7, ACI 318, and related codes.
• Experience using industry-standard structural analysis and design software, such as STAAD, RISA, IES, or equivalent.
• Effective technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to take on varied technical and project-support responsibilities.