Structural Engineer

About the role

The Structural Engineer will design and detail building structures for a wide range of design-build projects. Will work to coordinate the design between other in-house disciplines and provide construction administration to field staff for the duration of the project.

Responsibilities

• Designs structures by calculating the loads and stresses the construction will have to safely withstand.
• Factors in the different qualities and strengths delivered by a range of building materials, and understands how to incorporate support beams, columns and foundations.
• Investigates and surveys build sites to determine the suitability of the proposed location for the requirements of the upcoming project.
• Collaborates with other members of their projects, including engineers and architects.
• Aids government bodies in their inspections relating to the project.
• Solves technical problems and provides advice.
• Prepares reports, designs and drawings.
• Obtains planning and/or building regulations approval.
• Maintains and inspects work undertaken by contractors.
• Inspects properties to check conditions/foundations.
• Performs site visits to perform special inspections during construction.

Requirements

• Knowledge and application of the International Building Code and associated standards (ASCE, AISC, ACI, etc.).
• Strong comprehension of load path, whole building systems, mechanics of building materials, etc.
• Experience in production of construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to navigate through Revit and AutoCAD and implement corrections, annotate, etc.
• Proficiency in RAM or similar structural analysis software.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• Professional licensure in the state of KY or ability to obtain it.