Structural Engineer I

Job Summary

Primary Responsibilities

• Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.
• Familiarity with project scope, specifications, and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
• Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand.
• Producing estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.
• Producing detail design calculations and sketches for materials of construction associated with the project.
• Calculating and organizing designs for efficient checking by others and efficient use by drafters/designers for preparing drawings and as a deliverable when required.
• Producing designs with efficient use of construction materials with an overall emphasis on ease of construction and completed product meeting the expectations of the client.
• Checking calculations made by other engineers to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria, and conformance to good engineering practice.
• Assisting the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems.
• Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project.
• Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for civil/structural input.
• Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.

Ideal Background

• Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university is required. Structural coursework is required for structural engineering positions.
• Registration: Engineer in Training (EIT) registration is strongly preferred.
• Experience: Up to 1 year of relevant experience in civil/structural engineering.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge and application of the International Building Code and associated standards (ASCE, AISC, ACI, etc.), working knowledge of CAD software, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, good communication skills, both verbal and written, developing virtual team skills, and cross divisional relationships, and supporting interoffice execution with direct supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.

Hargrove Culture

• We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level.
• We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
• Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

• Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Hargrove is a drug-free workplace. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.