Early Career/Entry-Level Structural Engineer

The Equity Engineering Group, Inc.•Shaker Heights, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineer I/Engineer II executes consulting and development projects independently and under the direction of senior or staff level engineers. Additional responsibilities include assisting with proposal development, performing research and code development. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology recognized program. The position involves collecting data, performing standard structural modeling, computations, and analysis, preparing drawings, assisting with project proposals and documentation, and co-authoring technical reports. The engineer will also provide testing and QA for the Software department and interact with clients on a limited basis. The role demands strong oral and written communication skills, proficiency in structural steel and reinforced concrete design, and familiarity with industry codes and standards such as AISC, ACI, ASCE, and ASME/API. Experience with analytical software, technical report writing, and computer programming is expected. Field experience will be gained through support for Risk Based Inspection, piping circuitization, materials operating envelopes, and shutdown support. A basic understanding of oil refinery processes and damage mechanisms is also beneficial. The ideal candidate demonstrates humility, a strong desire to learn, initiative, a motivation to assist others, a consistent work ethic, a team-first attitude, and the ability to thrive in a team environment. Involvement in outreach activities with community service organizations is also part of the role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology recognized program.
1-5 years of experience.
Completion of at least one external or Equity course (FFS. DM, RBI, PRS, or other).
One Continuing Education course is expected per year.
Member of professional practice organization (college degree-based organization like ASCE, etc.).
Proficiency using Microsoft Office products for engineering calculations and reporting.
Experience with applicable analytical software and validation of results, technical report writing, computer programming, and data handling.
Demonstrates basic knowledge of fundamental engineering principles and problem-solving by applying academic experience to practical engineering problems.
Demonstrates basic skills in assessment and design of structural steel and reinforced concrete structures and calculation of minimum required loads (i.e., AISC, ACI, and ASCE code proficiency).
Demonstrates basic skills in assessment and design of pressure vessels, piping, tanks, and structures related to industry standards (i.e. ASME/API/ASCE codes and standards and Equity Engineering Practices (EEPs).
Demonstrates a basic understanding of oil refinery processes and damage mechanisms through cross-training in the Risk Based Inspection and Materials areas.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Able to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates a few of the characteristics of an ideal team player: humility, a strong desire to learn, initiative, a motivation to assist others, a consistent work ethic, a team-first attitude, participating and thriving in a team environment, and an ability to deal and communicate with a range of personalities.
Involved in outreach activities with community service organizations.

Responsibilities

Collects data and gathers information or documents.
Performs standard structural modeling, computations, or analysis (Code Calculations, basic structural modeling, advanced finite element analysis models).
Prepares drawings and visual aids.
Assists with project proposals, execution, and documentation.
Assists in the writing of, or co-authors technical reports, validates accuracy of work as related to QA/QC program.
Co-authors articles.
Provides testing and QA for Software department.
Interacts with clients on a limited basis.
Gains field experience through support for Risk Based Inspection, piping circuitization, materials operating envelopes, and shutdown support.
Gains familiarity with corporate Human Resources procedures and QA/QC policies, and gains an understanding of technical accuracy requirements of work as related to quality standards.