Structural Designer

DJ&A•Reno, NV

5d•$22 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

DJ&A is seeking a full-time Structural Design Engineer with up to three years of relevant experience. This position presents an exceptional opportunity to collaborate closely with numerous talented designers and project engineers to develop high-quality construction deliverables, with the chance to engage and work with both local teams and colleagues from across the company. Engage in continuous learning of new design techniques and industry best practices, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate structural designs with architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and client-specific needs or elements, delivering top-notch designs across the country. DJ&A has mentorship programs that pair individuals across the company with a wide range of experiences to help encourage both personal and professional growth. The company also provides support to help design engineers obtain licensure, develop into senior designer roles, or advance into project manager roles through training and development. Candidates should have a passion for advancing and utilizing 3D modeling software to collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams on complex vertical and horizontal structure design projects.

Requirements

Up to three years of relevant experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical teaming partners.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple projects.
A passion for innovation and continuous improvement with a proactive attitude.
An understanding of standard building materials and construction techniques.

Nice To Haves

Preferred project experience with preparation of structural drawings for buildings, bridges, and hydraulic structures.
Preferred project experience with preparation of structural construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD Civil 3.
An understanding of advanced, niche market, or uncommon construction materials, methods, and techniques is a plus.
Experience in building projects strongly desired.
Experience in bridge and hydraulic structures is a plus.
Experience in CADD and Revit is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design support and preparation of construction documents using hand calculations, design software, Revit, and AutoCAD Civil 3D programs.
Collaborate closely with numerous talented designers and project engineers to develop high-quality construction deliverables.
Engage and work with both local teams and colleagues from across the company.
Engage in continuous learning of new design techniques and industry best practices.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate structural designs with architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and client-specific needs or elements.
Deliver top-notch designs across the country.
Utilize 3D modeling software to collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams on complex vertical and horizontal structure design projects.
Travel occasionally for on-site field work to provide on-site observations of projects.
Gather project information onsite to incorporate into design.
Communicate with clients to gather information pertaining to the project design and document development.