Job Description

Entry Level Structural Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: ENTRY002043

Location: Decatur, AL 35601, USA

Job Details

Description

The Entry Level Structural Engineer provides expertise and support in a variety of areas including:

Being an entry level Structural Engineer, adhering to company, department, and client standards and procedures, and having a general understanding of structural design and deliverables development. Following procedures and collaborating to prepare design deliverables that meet project requirements under general supervision of the Senior Structural Engineers. Finding opportunities to improve quality and efficiency. Using data from mechanical and electrical disciplines, as well as client and vendor information sources to prepare structural design. Performing structural steel framing design, foundation design, concrete framing design, civil sitework design. Working with designers and senior engineers toward completion of construction documents and increasing knowledge of Revit and applicable structural design software. Developing knowledge of applicable building codes.

Reports To: Structural Discipline Lead

Specific Duties:

• Proactively communicate and coordinate design work within the department, with other disciplines, and with external stakeholders such as clients and vendors.
• Assist project manager on major projects.
• Work with project execution team of engineers and designers.
• Multi-task on several projects and adapt to changing scope and deadlines.
• Prepare efficient and organized email communications both internal and with clients.
• Interact confidently with clients and maintain client satisfaction with our project execution and deliverables.
• Develop strong relationships with clients.
• Participate and contribute to project and interdepartmental meetings to facilitate successful completion of projects and to meet customer expectations and needs.
• Have awareness of assigned project budgets, schedules, and scopes.
• Understand and consistently apply or voice concerns of safety, maintenance, accessibility, constructability, and coordination.
• Learn and evaluate new design software as well as develop company use of current design software.
• Assist with preparation of construction documents.
• Detail structural framing systems for both new and modified structures.
• Develop design criteria for structural work under direction of senior engineer.
• Assist with concept development of structural systems under direction of senior engineer.
• Issue and record drawing submittals and revisions.
• Respond to Requests for Information and field questions under direction of senior engineer.
• Check structural calculations and construction documents prepared by yourself for errors, omissions, and adherence to company standards for quality.
• Identify, communicate, and explore solutions to conflicts and clashes.
• Self-manage and track assigned individual budgets.
• Manage and track project schedules.
• Participate in project lessons learned meetings.
• Perform loading analysis and determination for all types of structures.
• Develop structural analysis models using ENERCALC, RISA, or other analysis program.
• Increase and utilize knowledge of structural codes including the IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, and AWS.
• Analyze and design structural systems with broad range of proficiency in various materials: Structural Steel, Concrete and Masonry.
• Make structural site visits and prepare reports as required to gather project data.
• Develop calculation templates for as directed by Senior Engineer.
• Develop proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD and ability to develop drawings.
• Increase working knowledge of basic equipment practices.
• Continuously update and expand personal knowledge of the structural field as well as knowledge of client processes and facilities.
• Perform shop drawing reviews.
• Evaluate contractor submittals for compliance with project specifications and drawings.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Structural or other discipline such as Civil). Engineer In Training strongly preferred. Excellent communication skills with an understanding of teamwork and the requisite ability to coordinate work with internal and external project stakeholders. Strong organization skills to effectively manage time and resources in the most efficient manner. The ability to multi-task on several projects and adapt to changing scope and deadlines. Diligent taking of notes during project discussions. Efficient and organized email communications. Commitment to maintaining the company's professional image and reputation with timely, error free, accurate deliverables, which meet or exceed clients' expectations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Generally, the position requires proficient computer skills with extended periods of six to eight hours sitting and entering data into a computer with intense attention to detail. Some travel may be required. Site conditions will vary, but can be in facilities with high heat, excessive noise, and accumulated dirt and dust. Site visits can also include walking over uneven surfaces, climbing stairs or ladders, and bending and stooping to examine progress or status of work, or to adjust settings to field devices or equipment. Occasional lifting on the job is generally limited to moving computers, scanners, hand tools, meters, and manuals or files whose length and size cause them to be clumsy to move around, and whose weight is usually under 50 lb. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Status: In-Office 100%

Education

Required: Bachelor's or better in Civil or Structural Engineering.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred: Engineer in Training

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