Engineer - Structures

Structural Integrity Associates • San Jose, CA

312d • $88,320 - $110,400

About The Position

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. is looking for a motivated civil/structural Engineer to join our Critical Infrastructure team in our San Diego, CA, San Jose, CA, Atlanta, GA, or Denver, CO offices. The Engineer will provide structural engineering consulting services involving advanced design and analysis under the supervision of a senior-level engineer. The Engineer will provide support to project managers and other engineers by performing 3-D modeling and engineering design and analysis of various steel and concrete structures, systems, equipment, and component anchorage. The company operates in a variety of industries including design and maintenance of civil infrastructure, nuclear power, healthcare, dams and waterways, defense, pressure vessels and piping, and mechanical and electrical components.

Requirements

• MS in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• 2 to 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
• Experience using structural engineering codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE, ACI, and AISC
• Demonstrated academic or professional experience using hand calculations and/or structural analysis computer software to calculate demands and capacities of structural systems
• Enthusiasm, passion, and desire for continued learning of new ideas and concepts
• College coursework in solid mechanics, steel, concrete, seismic design, advanced structural analysis, vibrations or structural dynamics, and proficiency in finite element analysis software platforms
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills to complete assignments within budget and schedule

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience in structural engineering or finite element analysis programs (e.g. ANSYS, ABAQUS, SAP2000, LS-DYNA, GTSTRUDL, SASSI, Matlab, and Mathcad)
• Proficiency with use of computer programming and scripting tools for engineering computations, such as Mathcad, MATLAB, Python, and VBA
• Experience with foundation soil-structure interaction analyses in the time and/or frequency domains
• Experience in drafting modeling software (e.g. AutoCAD/Revit, SolidWorks, or other 3D modeling software)
• Advanced education in engineering mechanics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, blast, shock, and impact analysis

Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering analysis and design of steel and concrete structures, using hand calculations or finite element analysis software
• Prepare technical reports and presentations; document calculations
• Prepare CAD drawings and sketches
• Review drawings, reports, and calculations prepared by other parties
• Execute structural engineering tasks of moderate complexity
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and execute projects of small to moderate scope under the direction of engineers of higher classification
• Assist in maintaining positive client relationships
• Follow SIA's policies on safety and quality control

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus program
• Traditional 401k and Roth 401k with employer match
• Paid time off including vacation, floating holidays, sick time, and parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account for health care and dependent care
• ID theft protection and credit monitoring

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree