Structural Engineer

Position Purpose

This role supports the design of complex structures, machinery, and rigging systems for live entertainment, themed attractions, and experiential environments through engineering analysis using structural and mechanical methods.

Responsibilities

• Apply understanding of physics and engineering principles to solve complex, real-world challenges

• Engineer structures, machinery, and rigging systems that meet client specifications, jurisdictional requirements, and relevant codes and standards

• Analyze and validate designs using hand calculations, proprietary tools, and advanced simulation software, clearly communicating results in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

• Maintain awareness of standard solutions within TAIT’s markets, product lines, and platforms

• Support the development and integration of new technologies to strengthen TAIT’s market position

• Cookordination with project managers, mechanical designers, and other stakeholders to align engineering efforts with project goals

• Manage activities of outside resources/third-party engineering firms regarding assigned functions on projects

• Collaborate with clients, suppliers, contractors, and external professional bodies to ensure successful project outcomes

• Support bid teams through validation of proposed solutions using the appropriate level of engineering rigor and with the correct mindset

Essential Responsibilities

• Apply understanding of physics and engineering principles to solve complex, real-world challenges

• Engineer structures, machinery, and rigging systems that meet client specifications, jurisdictional requirements, and relevant codes and standards

• Analyze and validate designs using hand calculations, proprietary tools, and advanced simulation software, clearly communicating results in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

• Maintain awareness of standard solutions within TAIT’s markets, product lines, and platforms

• Support the development and integration of new technologies to strengthen TAIT’s market position

• Cookordination with project managers, mechanical designers, and other stakeholders to align engineering efforts with project goals

• Manage activities of outside resources/third-party engineering firms regarding assigned functions on projects

• Collaborate with clients, suppliers, contractors, and external professional bodies to ensure successful project outcomes

• Support bid teams through validation of proposed solutions using the appropriate level of engineering rigor and with the correct mindset

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics or physics required

• Holds EIT certification and actively working towards PE certification

• Structural engineering qualifications

• 2-4+ years of structural engineering experience with an emphasis in stress analysis

• Working knowledge of multiple topics of structural engineering science and practice (stress and deflection of structures, design for global environmental conditions, connection engineering, aluminum structures, dynamic analysis)

• Proficient in structural analysis with RISA-3D or equivalent software experience

• 1+ years of entertainment experience (preferred)

• Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change

• Possesses a strong work ethic, sense of urgency, and decisiveness

• Willingness to extend working hours when necessary to meet project deadlines

• Willingness to travel infrequently, domestic and international, for projects or to other TAIT offices to improve collaboration

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
• The employee regularly operates a computer, including typing, using a mouse or keyboard, and viewing the screen for extended periods.

TAIT Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions (HDHP plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
• Employer-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage
• Employer-paid Short-term with optional long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation and 12 holidays