Structural Engineer

About the role

RIZZO International, Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineer with Entry Level - 5 years of practical experience to join our growing team. This position is based out of our Corporate Headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA. While we prefer candidates who can work on-site, we are open to considering highly qualified remote candidates located anywhere in the U.S.

In this role, you will work on technically complex projects involving civil infrastructure, dams, power plants, foundations, and industrial facilities, with a focus on seismic and dynamic structural analysis. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to meaningful, large-scale engineering challenges across the U.S. and internationally.

RIZZO International, Inc. is a woman-owned, highly focused consulting firm specializing in all aspects of civil engineering, earth sciences, and field/testing services for dams, nuclear power plants, and other power-related markets. Our firm has worked around the world on unique, challenging, and technically demanding projects. We take pride in our commitment to providing personal and professional services in a responsive, high quality manner, and continually strive to exceed our clients’ expectations by providing innovative and economically smart solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct linear and non-linear structural analysis, including:
  • Seismic time history & response spectrum analysis
  • Harmonic & random vibration analysis
  • Pushover analysis
• Design steel, reinforced, and precast concrete structures (buildings, dams, power plants, foundations, and equipment supports)
• Apply structural codes and standards: ACI 318/349, AISC 360/341, ASCE 4/7/43, ASME Section III, B31.1/31.3, IEEE 344, etc.
• Use software tools such as: ANSYS, SAP2000, STAAD.Pro, GT-Strudl, ABAQUS, Revit, AutoCAD, Mathcad, MATLAB
• Prepare technical design reports and calculations
• Occasionally travel for project site visits or team meetings

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Structural or Civil Engineering (M.S. preferred)
• Minimum 3–5 years of structural engineering experience preferred
• E.I.T. certification required; P.E. license preferred
• Strong skills in seismic analysis and structural modeling using ANSYS
• Ability to manage multiple technical projects independently
• U.S. citizenship required (due to project scope)

Pay

Competitive salary: $60,000–$120,000/year (commensurate with experience)

Benefits

• 401(k) + company-paid life, disability, and AD&D insurance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and dependent care plans
• Generous PTO, holidays, and paid sick leave
• Optional work-from-home Fridays + 12 annual remote days for office-based employees
• Remote flexibility for qualified candidates
• Relocation assistance if applicable
• Professional development and career growth opportunities