Assistant Engineer

Socket.dev; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Sacramento, CA is seeking an entry-level Structural Engineer to grow into moderately complex structural work under supervision.

You will perform calculations, assist in drawings, BIM tasks, and coordinate with project team and design partners, while developing knowledge of codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required; Master’s preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in structural engineering.
• Knowledge of steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and building design/analysis.
• Familiarity with seismic and wind design; codes ACI 318, AISC 360/341, ASCE 7, IBC.
• Proficiency with ETABS, RAM, SAP, AutoCAD, REVIT, BlueBeam; Office 365.
• Ability to read drawings and assist senior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural calculations.
• Assists in creating structural drawings with supervision.
• Prepares simple details and drawings for skill development.
• Performs BIM work.
• Responds to RFIs and submittals.
• Communicates with project team and design partners.
• Supports team objectives and client contact where applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication and Interp. -

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

ETABS

RISA 3D

SAP

BlueBeam

REVIT

AutoCAD

RAM

Office 365

SharePoint

Procore

Job description

Job Summary

Performs entry-level tasks and progresses to moderately complex Structural Engineering work. Duties involve analysis and calculations, creation and markup of construction documents, project coordination, and project communication.

Reports To: Project Manager

Job Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of a Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, or Project Manager:

• Performs structural calculations.


• Assists in creating structural drawings. Capable of handling parts of drawings from medium to difficult complexity under supervision.


• Prepares simple details and drawings with the opportunity to learn and develop skills for more complex tasks.


• Performs assigned BIM work.


• Responds to construction RFIs and review construction submittals.


• Communicates during projects including coordination with other engineers/BIM staff and with design partners.


• Supports team objectives, goals, and projects. Assist colleagues who are in direct contact with clients.


• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.

Requirements

• [minimum] Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. [preferred] Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.


• At least 1-3 years of experience.


• Working Knowledge of Steel, Reinforced Concrete, Masonry, Building Design, Building Analysis, Equipment Anchorage, Seismic Design, Wind Design.


• Code Knowledge of ACI 318, AISC 360, AISC 341, ASCE 7, IBC.


• Knowledge of ETABS, RISA 3D, SAP, BlueBeam, REVIT, AutoCAD, Office 365, RAM.


• Ability to read drawings and specifications and assist a more senior engineer in preparing portions of construction drawings and specifications.


• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and cloud platforms (Sharepoint, Procore, etc.).


• EIT certification.