Entry Level Structural Engineer

Salas O'Brien • Decatur, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Entry Level Structural Engineer OVERVIEW: The Entry Level Structural Engineer provides expertise and support in a variety of areas including: ▪ Being an entry level Structural Engineer, adhering to company, department, and client standards and procedures, and having a general understanding of structural design and deliverables development. ▪ Following procedures and collaborating to prepare design deliverables that meet project requirements under general supervision of the Senior Structural Engineers. ▪ Finding opportunities to improve quality and efficiency. ▪ Using data from mechanical and electrical disciplines, as well as client and vendor information sources to prepare structural design. ▪ Performing structural steel framing design, foundation design, concrete framing design, civil sitework design. ▪ Working with designers and senior engineers toward completion of construction documents and increasing knowledge of Revit and applicable structural design software. ▪ Developing knowledge of applicable building codes. Structural Discipline Manager SPECIFIC DUTIES: ▪ Proactively communicate and coordinate design work within the department, with other disciplines, and with external stakeholders such as clients and vendors. ▪ Assist project manager on major projects. ▪ Work with project execution team of engineers and designers. ▪ Multi-task on several projects and adapt to changing scope and deadlines. ▪ Prepare efficient and organized email communications both internal and with clients. ▪ Interact confidently with clients and maintain client satisfaction with our project execution and deliverables. ▪ Develop strong relationships with clients. ▪ Participate and contribute to project and interdepartmental meetings to facilitate successful completion of projects and to meet customer expectations and needs. ▪ Have awareness of assigned project budgets, schedules, and scopes. ▪ Understand and consistently apply or voice concerns of safety, maintenance, accessibility, constructability, and coordination. ▪ Learn and evaluate new design software as well as develop company use of current design software. ▪ Assist with preparation of construction documents. ▪ Detail structural framing systems for both new and modified structures. ▪ Develop design criteria for structural work under direction of senior engineer. ▪ Assist with concept development of structural systems under direction of senior engineer. ▪ Issue and record drawing submittals and revisions. ▪ Respond to Requests for Information and field questions under direction of senior engineer. ▪ Check structural calculations and construction documents prepared by yourself for errors, omissions, and adherence to company standards for quality. ▪ Identify, communicate, and explore solutions to conflicts and clashes. ▪ Self-manage and track assigned individual budgets. ▪ Manage and track project schedules. ▪ Participate in project lessons learned meetings. ▪ Perform loading analysis and determination for all type of structures. ▪ Develop structural analysis models using ENERCALC, RISA, or other analysis program. ▪ Increase and utilize knowledge of structural codes including the IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, and AWS. ▪ Analyze and design structural systems with broad range of proficiency in various materials: Structural Steel, Concrete and Masonry ▪ Make structural site visits and prepare reports as required to gather project data. ▪ Develop calculation templates for as directed by Senior Engineer. ▪ Develop proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD and ability to develop drawings. ▪ Increase working knowledge of basic equipment practices. ▪ Continuously update and expand personal knowledge of the structural field as well as knowledge of client processes and facilities. ▪ Perform shop drawing reviews. ▪ Evaluate contractor submittals for compliance with project specifications and drawings.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Structural or other discipline such as Civil).
• Excellent communication skills with an understanding of teamwork and the requisite ability to coordinate work with internal and external project stakeholders.
• Strong organization skills to effectively manage time and resources in the most efficient manner. The ability to multi-task on several projects and adapt to changing scope and deadlines. Diligent taking of notes during project discussions. Efficient and organized email communications.
• Commitment to maintaining the company’s professional image and reputation with timely, error free, accurate deliverables, which meet or exceed clients’ expectations.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer In Training strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proactively communicate and coordinate design work within the department, with other disciplines, and with external stakeholders such as clients and vendors.
• Assist project manager on major projects.
• Work with project execution team of engineers and designers.
• Multi-task on several projects and adapt to changing scope and deadlines.
• Prepare efficient and organized email communications both internal and with clients.
• Interact confidently with clients and maintain client satisfaction with our project execution and deliverables.
• Develop strong relationships with clients.
• Participate and contribute to project and interdepartmental meetings to facilitate successful completion of projects and to meet customer expectations and needs.
• Have awareness of assigned project budgets, schedules, and scopes.
• Understand and consistently apply or voice concerns of safety, maintenance, accessibility, constructability, and coordination.
• Learn and evaluate new design software as well as develop company use of current design software.
• Assist with preparation of construction documents.
• Detail structural framing systems for both new and modified structures.
• Develop design criteria for structural work under direction of senior engineer.
• Assist with concept development of structural systems under direction of senior engineer.
• Issue and record drawing submittals and revisions.
• Respond to Requests for Information and field questions under direction of senior engineer.
• Check structural calculations and construction documents prepared by yourself for errors, omissions, and adherence to company standards for quality.
• Identify, communicate, and explore solutions to conflicts and clashes.
• Self-manage and track assigned individual budgets.
• Manage and track project schedules.
• Participate in project lessons learned meetings.
• Perform loading analysis and determination for all type of structures.
• Develop structural analysis models using ENERCALC, RISA, or other analysis program.
• Increase and utilize knowledge of structural codes including the IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, and AWS.
• Analyze and design structural systems with broad range of proficiency in various materials: Structural Steel, Concrete and Masonry
• Make structural site visits and prepare reports as required to gather project data.
• Develop calculation templates for as directed by Senior Engineer.
• Develop proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD and ability to develop drawings.
• Increase working knowledge of basic equipment practices.
• Continuously update and expand personal knowledge of the structural field as well as knowledge of client processes and facilities.
• Perform shop drawing reviews.
• Evaluate contractor submittals for compliance with project specifications and drawings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees