Structural Engineer

Fickett Structural Solutions • Tumwater, WA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Fickett Structural Solutions, Inc. is looking for mid-level and senior-level Structural Engineers with 5+ years of experience to work on bridge design projects and various structural design challenges. Our ideal candidates possess a solid structural engineering background, experience with structural engineering software, and excellent critical thinking and communication skills. Fickett values personal growth and client relationships, so if you’re a motivated individual who strives to succeed and help others succeed, we want you on our team! If you’re looking for a positive professional environment with a blend of office and field work, you want to be part of our team!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET Accredited University.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Tennessee, Oregon, Washington, or Wisconsin.; or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity within 180 days of hire.
• 5+ years of experience in structural engineering
• Technical capabilities will include bridge design for new structures, load ratings for existing structures, rehabilitations, and retrofits, with experience in prestressed concrete, steel, and reinforced concrete structures.
• Experience with AASHTO LRFD, AISC, ACI, and other North American design codes
• Comfort with working at heights while utilizing lifts, ladders, scaffolding, and/or rope access.
• While in the field, the employee may be required to walk in rugged conditions, work in adverse weather conditions, and stand up to 8 hours or more a day.
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred computer skills and experience with: Common structural engineering software, including spreadsheets
• MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or Revit
• BIM Modeling
• GT Strudl, SAP2000, CSiBridge, LARSA 4D, MIDAS, or similar FEA tools
• Experience with load rating analysis software such as BrR
• Microsoft Office
• Bluebeam

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and perform new bridge and repair designs, load rating and analysis of existing bridges as well as other structural engineering tasks for bridge systems
• Perform quality control and check design calculations performed by other engineers
• Assist our structural bridge inspection teams as needed, performing structural inspections of bridges, culverts, ancillary structures, dams, and buildings throughout the United States
• Collaborate with coworkers and clients to achieve common goals
• Open to some travel for out-of-town field work, including consecutive overnight stays

What This Job Offers

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