Structural Engineer

Thomas & Hutton is a growing, well-established civil engineering firm providing consulting services throughout the southeast. We are an award-winning company recognized as one of the best places to work in Georgia and South Carolina.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will be a licensed civil/structural engineer or have the ability to obtain a license within one year. They will have a background in the analysis and design of steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures, including bridge, building, and site structural design. Experience in marine structural design and knowledge of permitting in the Southeast coastal environment is a plus.

Successful candidates will be production-oriented with the ability to create construction plans using CAD. The role involves working with clients, regulatory agencies, building officials, contractors, and members of the structural department. The candidate will be involved in concept planning, assessments, design, and construction administration for a variety of structures, including treatment plants, marinas, bulkheads, piers, wharves, bridges, buildings, drainage and water control structures, pump stations, monuments, specialty equipment foundations, and erosion control solutions.

Design and analysis of concrete, wood, structural steel, cold-formed steel, masonry, aluminum, and composite materials will be required. This role demands strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication, and regular interaction with structural engineers, clients, senior managers, subconsultants, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and interact with clients, providing high levels of client service.
• Coordinate with other design disciplines and clients.
• Perform analysis and design of a variety of structures using any material.
• Conduct structural condition assessments of existing structures and write reports.
• Create construction documents, including drawings in Revit and AutoCAD and technical specifications.
• Ensure project designs comply with building codes and local amendments.
• Perform construction services, including submittal reviews, site visits, and responding to contractor questions.
• Conduct design peer reviews (reports, calculations, drawings, specifications) of colleagues.
• Mentor and assist other engineers and engineering interns within the structural department.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of structural design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Civil Engineering.
• US PE Certification required; SE Certification strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Mathcad, Excel, and Enercalc.
• Proficiency with finite element modeling programs, primarily RISA and SAP2000.
• Ability to perform field work for assessments and construction observation in a variety of environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to evaluate multiple options.
• Ability to periodically travel to other offices.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work effectively with team members.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

• Superior health, dental, vision, and prescription insurance programs.
• Condensed work schedule.
• Generous base compensation and bonus plan.
• Retirement plans.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Thomas & Hutton University – On-site provider of professional development hours and continuing education credits.
• College tuition reimbursement programs (graduate and undergraduate).
• In-house Up and Ready Civil 3D Software Training Program.