Engineer in Training

JDS Consulting, PLLC•Wilmington, NC

20h•$55,000 - $70,000•Remote

About The Position

The Engineer in Training works collaboratively with other JDS employees in leading the company toward its long-term vision of being the premier provider of engineering and design services across the Southeast. An employee in this class will oversee and perform highly technical aspects of project work, as well as be a resource for other team members in understanding engineering concepts and processes. All work performed shall be done in accordance with JDS guidelines and standard procedures as outlined in approved company documents. Our EI is expected to act as an ambassador for the JDS brand.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree program from a U.S.-accredited university in Civil or Construction Engineering or a related field.
Must have passed the F.E. exam and submitted for EI status with the NC Board of Engineering.
1-2 years of construction experience.
Coursework and experience in concrete and steel design.
Experience in wood and steel construction, lateral bracing, and gravity loads.
Concrete, steel, and wood design knowledge
Knowledge of engineering resource materials, such as ACSE7-10, APA, ACI, Building codes, and such material for research and reference on projects, clients, and team questions.
Exposure to AutoCAD with some project experience.
Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Gmail, and the ability and willingness to learn new software applications.
Excellent organizational skills, communication skills, the ability to multitask, and most importantly, the ability to work well in a team.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey data both internally and externally.
Proficiency with Microsoft and Google applications.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills with close attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Perform as needed in supporting roles in activities such as site evaluations, drafting, and design for structural projects as requested by the client of JDS Consulting. Work shall be performed promptly and submitted for review and requested before project delivery.
Support and perform long-term, complicated structural analysis for commercial projects.
Work collaboratively with the JDS Consulting Design team on unusual and technical project scopes.
Collaborate with other JDS Consulting employees to lead the company toward its long-term vision of being a premier provider of structural engineering services in the region.
Work with the Field and Engineering Departments to oversee, interpret, and approve data collection, reporting, and presentation of deliverables on each specialty project.