Design Associate - Structural

The Haskell Company•Saint Paul, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Design Associate – Structural is responsible for designing basic structural elements for assigned projects, with work increasing in complexity to meet eligibility requirements for a professional licensing exam. Working with a licensed design professional, the associate contributes to innovative, appropriate, and cost-effective structural engineering designs, drawings, and specifications. The role includes preparing calculations and design documents, supporting construction activities, communicating with project customers and staff, and completing assigned work on schedule. The associate is also expected to work toward PE registration and develop structural design, AutoCAD, and 3D modeling skills.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in an accredited curriculum such as civil or architectural engineering.
Work of increasing complexity toward eligibility to take a professional licensing exam.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate light to medium weights of 10–50 pounds.
Good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment, and read application or form information.
Ability to sit frequently, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Produce calculations and documents, and develop a basic understanding of model building and materials codes.
Prepare clear, complete, and concise calculations, including software models.
Develop all details necessary for assigned elements and prepare design criteria for assigned projects.
Produce well-organized structural documents and calculations that are accurate, clear, concise, and complete.
Participate in design reviews with the design team as required.
Respond to assigned RFIs and review submittals for compliance in a timely manner.
Participate in assigned preconstruction and preparatory meetings.
Prepare assigned field orders, addenda, and record drawings.
Communicate professionally with external and internal customers and staff, conveying pertinent project information as required.
Attend project meetings as requested.
Complete assigned work on time.
Monitor projects for scope creep and report changes to the Engineer of Record.
Work toward PE registration, attend training provided by senior staff, and actively participate in local professional organizations.
Improve ability to use structural design, AutoCAD, and 3D modeling software.