ILUS - Structural Engineer I
About The Position
Provides structural engineering expertise for structural projects, including the design and installation of structural steel platforms, conveyor support structures, elevated walkways, industrial steel storage racks and shelving, and custom-designed products for large distribution centers. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and advancement. The engineer contributes to projects of varying sizes, including serving as lead engineer on small projects. Responsibilities span structural design and project execution: developing conceptual and final layouts, coordinating with engineering disciplines and clients, supporting permitting and construction design, tracking schedules and budgets, and coordinating steel detailing and fabrication activities. Occasional jobsite travel is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
- Proficient in AutoCAD.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Ability to manage multiple project assignments and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
- Ability to learn the material handling business and assist across teams and divisions.
- Ability to interface effectively with in-house and external customers, vendors, consulting engineers, architects, and installers.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Team-oriented and collaborative.
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
- Ability to learn new technologies.
Nice To Haves
- Previous engineering or construction experience.
- Previous material handling or steel detailing experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage functional areas of small, medium, or large projects, or act as lead engineer on small projects.
- Review awarded project scope, specifications, and available budgets.
- Develop conceptual 3D structural layouts using Revit.
- Coordinate with Senior Structural Engineers and other disciplines to integrate structural layouts with mechanical equipment and the building.
- Perform preliminary structural-frame analysis to establish steel profiles and incorporate them into preliminary 3D layouts.
- Present preliminary layouts to clients, support design iterations, obtain conceptual approval, and optimize designs for client operational needs.
- Develop and document final structural drawings for formal approval using Revit and AutoCAD.
- Coordinate with the designated Engineer-of-Record to finalize structural-frame design for permitting and construction.
- Work with Project Management and/or the lead Structural Engineer to establish and track key project milestones.
- Ensure material procurement and detailing activities are timed to meet onsite date requirements.
- Monitor engineering progress and material-purchasing commitments to maintain project budgets.
- Identify and raise awareness of change-order conditions as project scope evolves.
- Conduct and document project handoffs to the detailing team.
- Monitor detailing progress to ensure timely releases to structural fabrication.
- Check fabrication details for fitment, completeness, and adherence to project specifications.
- Travel to jobsites occasionally.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
