Mid-Level (Project) Structural Engineer
Schnabel Engineering•Lexington, KY
•$85,000 - $135,000•Onsite
About The Position
Schnabel is an employee-owned professional engineering and consulting firm specializing in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. The Lexington, Kentucky office is seeking a motivated mid-level Structural Engineer to support its engineering group. The position involves structural engineering work across all phases of projects, including investigation, evaluation, analysis, design, and engineering services during construction. The engineer will contribute to a growing team and collaborate with colleagues in the Lexington office and across other Schnabel offices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- At least 4 years of engineering experience, with proficiency in concrete and steel design, including hydraulic structures, industrial buildings, and heavy civil structures.
- Ability to manage simultaneous tasks and multidisciplinary projects throughout the project lifecycle.
- Professional Engineer license, or ability to become a licensed Professional Engineer within one year of hiring.
- Experience or proficiency with common computer-aided analysis and finite element modeling programs applicable to structural engineering.
- Experience preparing and reviewing construction drawings and technical specifications.
- Experience working with owners and contractors during project construction phases.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and desire to perform professionally at a high level.
- Ability to pass a background check, which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment screening.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Bluebeam, Mathcad, SAP2000, AutoCAD, and Revit.
- Proficiency in wood and masonry design.
- Licensed Structural Engineer or willingness to work toward an SE license.
- Experience in consulting engineering.
- Experience with dams, fish facilities, gate design, and/or intakes and pump stations.
Responsibilities
- Perform engineering activities throughout all phases of a project lifecycle, including investigation, evaluation, analysis, design, and engineering services during construction.
- Perform structural analysis and prepare detailed design calculations.
- Conduct quality control reviews of other team members’ work.
- Prepare and review construction drawings and technical specifications.
- Develop structural models using finite element modeling programs such as SAP2000 or equivalent.
- Refer to applicable building codes for appropriate loads, analysis procedures, and requirements, including ASCE 7, ACI 318, ACI 350, the Steel Design Manual, IBC, and USACE Engineering Manuals.
- Prepare responses to contractor submittals and questions during construction.
- Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other design disciplines.
- Travel occasionally as required.
- Work as a team member within the Lexington office and across other Schnabel offices to balance workload among available resources.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, 100% company-paid
- Short-term disability insurance, 100% company-paid
- Long-term disability insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
- Bonus program
- Paid time off
- Nine paid holidays
- Wellness program
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- Maternity leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
