Structural Designer

Structural Designer position based in Brookfield, CT, focusing on custom single-family residences, structural repairs, building renovations, new construction, and specialty structural engineering for steel fabricators.

About the role

This permanent, fully onsite role offers the opportunity to work under licensed professional engineers, contribute to a growing firm, and gain exposure to diverse projects that will strengthen your professional portfolio. The environment emphasizes in-house professional development, close collaboration, and strong mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform site walkthroughs and field work to document existing conditions before and after construction.
• Conduct structural analysis and design for custom single-family residences, structural repairs, building renovations, and new construction buildings.
• Provide specialty structural engineering support for steel fabricators.
• Design structural systems using structural steel, cold-formed steel, commodity and engineered lumber, masonry, aluminum, concrete foundations, and retaining walls.
• Prepare accurate and detailed structural drawings using AutoCAD.
• Conduct inspections and phase observations during construction to verify compliance with design documents.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, managing priorities and deadlines.
• Utilize structural analysis and design software, including RISA 3D and RAM, as needed for project work.
• Collaborate with professional engineers and project teams to develop effective and efficient structural solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering.
• 1–4 years of experience in structural engineering.
• Experience working on building structural engineering projects (no bridges or tunnels).
• Hands-on experience performing site visits and walkthroughs before and after construction.
• Demonstrated experience with structural analysis for building structures.
• Design experience with structural steel, cold-formed steel, commodity and engineered lumber, masonry, aluminum, concrete foundations, and retaining walls.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for preparing structural drawings.
• Ability to manage and work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Skills

• Strong structural engineering, structural design, and structural analysis capabilities.
• Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering preferred.
• Proficiency with structural design software such as RISA 3D and RAM.
• Experience with structural steel and structural concrete design.
• Familiarity with specialty structural engineering for steel fabricators.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Quarterly and annual bonuses.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Approximately 18–21 days of paid time off.
• Healthcare with a substantial portion of the premium covered by the employer.
• 401(k) plan with a 3% employer match.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $70,000 – $100,000 per year. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Schedule

This is a permanent, fully onsite position in Brookfield, CT.