Structural Engineer
- Location: [City, State] ([on site, hybrid or remote])
- Employment type: [Full time]
About [Firm name]
[Two or three sentences about your firm: the kind of projects you design, where your team is based and how you work.]
About the role
The Structural Engineer designs and checks the structure of our [building types]: gravity and lateral systems, foundations and connections. You will run calculations and analysis models, prepare structural drawings, and coordinate with architects and MEP engineers from concept through construction.
What you will do
- Design gravity and lateral systems in [steel, concrete, wood or masonry] for [building types].
- Determine dead, live, snow, wind and seismic loads under ASCE 7 and the building code adopted where the project is built.
- Build and check analysis models, and document calculations clearly enough for another engineer to review.
- Design foundations from the geotechnical report, working with the geotechnical engineer.
- Prepare structural plans, details and general notes, in Revit or together with a drafter.
- Coordinate the structure with architectural and MEP layouts: openings, shafts, equipment loads and ceiling space.
- Review shop drawings and submittals, answer RFIs and visit the site during construction.
- Evaluate existing structures for renovations, additions and changes of use.
- Review calculations and drawings from junior engineers and drafters.
What you bring
- Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering [from an ABET accredited program; master's preferred].
- [PE license in [State], or an engineer in training with a plan to take the PE exam.] [Add any structural license your state requires for the buildings you design.]
- [4] or more years designing buildings.
- Working knowledge of ASCE 7, the International Building Code and the material design standards your projects use.
- Experience with analysis software such as RISA, ETABS, SAP2000 or RAM Structural System.
- Ability to draw and review clear structural details.
- Clear written calculations and clear communication with architects and contractors.
Nice to have
- Seismic or high wind design experience.
- Structural modeling in Revit.
- Experience with [mass timber, light gauge steel or precast concrete].
- Evaluation and retrofit of existing buildings.
Software
RISA, ETABS, SAP2000, RAM Structural System, Enercalc, Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel or Mathcad
Pay and benefits
[Pay range, for example $XX,000 to $XX,000 per year.] [Benefits: health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, continuing education.]
How to apply
Send your resume and a short list of buildings you designed, with the structural system, material and your role on each, to [email or application link].
[Firm name] is an equal opportunity employer.