Structural Engineer I

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors • Columbus, OH

5d

About The Position

Generally responsible for performing routine designs of less complex engineering assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods, under direct supervision. The role involves applying department design and drafting standards and learning project scope, specifications, and design criteria as part of a project task team. It develops conceptual layouts, cost studies, estimate-level preliminary designs, material take-offs, detailed design calculations, and construction sketches. Designs should use materials efficiently, support ease of construction, and meet client expectations.

The Structural Engineer I checks engineering calculations, helps the drafting group resolve routine layout and detailing issues, coordinates with design leaders in other disciplines, and reviews vendor drawings, other-discipline drawings, fabrication drawings, and construction submittals for civil/structural input and conformance with engineering drawings and specifications. The position is performed with direct supervision and supports virtual teamwork and interoffice project execution.

The position offers paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions. Hargrove also describes a comprehensive benefits package for eligible teammates, including paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Structural coursework for structural engineering positions.
• Up to 1 year of relevant experience in civil/structural engineering.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply the International Building Code and associated standards, including ASCE, AISC, and ACI.
• Knowledge of civil/structural engineering and civil/structural analysis software.
• Working knowledge of CAD software, such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or both.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer in Training (EIT) registration is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use department design and drafting standards.
• Become familiar with project scope, specifications, and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
• Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies to identify efficient approaches to engineering tasks.
• Produce estimate-level preliminary designs and material take-offs appropriate to the estimate level.
• Produce detailed design calculations and construction sketches, organizing calculations for efficient checking and use by drafters/designers and as deliverables when required.
• Develop designs that use construction materials efficiently, emphasize ease of construction, and meet client expectations.
• Check calculations prepared by other engineers for accuracy and conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria, and good engineering practice.
• Assist the drafting group with routine layout and detailing problems.
• Consult with design leaders from other disciplines to support the timely flow of project information.
• Review vendor drawings and drawings from other disciplines for civil/structural input.
• Review fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Support interoffice project execution and develop virtual team skills and cross-divisional relationships under direct supervision.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including personal paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Health/medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Matching retirement contributions
• Other benefits for eligible teammates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level