Structural Designer

Pierce Engineers, Inc.; None; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Engineers, Inc. seeks a Structural Designer to apply standard engineering techniques in developing professional work. You will perform targeted drafting, calculations, and plan development under supervision, expanding to full building design responsibilities.

The role emphasizes evolving design capabilities, collaboration with engineers, and adherence to industry standards. EIT is preferred, with ABET-accredited education and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum or equivalent plus continuing education
• Registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is preferred, but not required
• Member of professional and technical societies (associate grade or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Structural calculations as directed
• Plan layout and detail development as directed
• Develop working knowledge of analysis and plan production software (AutoCAD/Revit)
• Approval drawing review
• Very limited client communication as directed
• Gradual evolution to the design and drawing assembly for complete buildings of moderate scale

Skills

Structural design

Plan layout

Engineering calculations

Education

ABET-accredited degree

EIT preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

PIERCE ENGINEERS supports the construction community by providing innovative, yet practical structural engineering solutions developed collaboratively for a diverse client base.

Job Summary:

The Structural Designer performs assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering skills. Limited exercise of judgment is required on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.

Using prescribed methods, a Structural Designer performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer. A Structural Designer applies standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results, and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Structural calculations as directed
• Plan layout and detail development as directed
• Develop working knowledge of analysis and plan production software (AutoCAD/Revit)
• Approval drawing review
• Very limited client communication as directed
• Gradual evolution to the design and drawing assembly for complete buildings of moderate scale

The statements made in the job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of people assigned to this job.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum or equivalent plus appropriate continuing education
• Registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is preferred, but not required
• Member of professional and technical societies (associate grade or equivalent)

The salary range for this position is $70,000-$100,000 annually. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and work location.

Pierce Engineers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an Employment Visa at this time.