Structural Engineer Entry Level (Starting Summer 2027)

Responsibilities

• Apply extensive and diverse knowledge of principles and practices for a wide range of materials and construction techniques.
• Perform hand calculations and create computer analysis models for structural design tasks.
• Determine the correct building code and locate any local or site-specific amendments to the building code.
• Document gravity design loads, wind design loads, and seismic design loads.
• Work with and design common structural framing systems (steel, composite steel, joists).
• Work with and design common foundations systems (spread footings, drilled piers).
• Estimate foundation types & sizes and preliminary steel sizes.
• Coordinate structural work with other disciplines.
• Review geotechnical reports.
• Design mat slabs for process tanks, vessels, and silos.
• Design pipe bridges.
• Perform take offs from structural plans.
• Contact potential bidders for preliminary budget estimates.
• Review submittals.
• Field measure existing structures to gather necessary information.
• Draft sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD.
• Review project documentation for conformity and quality assurance.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and calculations.
• Estimate construction costs with quantity take offs and historic costs.
• Conduct field inspections & condition assessments and prepare reports.
• Research structural engineering materials and best practices.
• Support talent growth within our organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• 0-3 years of relevant structural experience or schooling in industrial and commercial building structure.
• 0-3 years of experience or schooling performing calculations, creating analysis models for structural designs.
• 0-3 years of experience or schooling in structural and concrete drafting sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD and Revit.
• RAM Structural system and RAM Elements knowledge or experience is a plus.
• EIT / FE desirable.
• Detailed planning and organization skills.
• Experience with structural analysis software.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed (15 days a year).

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.