Assistant Engineer

PASE (Peoples Associates Structural Engineers); San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A structural engineering firm in California is seeking an Assistant Engineer to perform entry-level tasks and assist in structural engineering projects. Responsibilities include calculations, creation of drawings, project coordination, and communication with clients. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and some experience. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with additional responsibilities as skills develop.

Qualifications

• EIT certification required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural calculations.
• Assist in creating structural drawings.
• Prepare simple details and drawings.
• Perform assigned BIM work.
• Respond to construction RFIs.
• Communicate during projects and assist team.

Skills

Steel Design

Reinforced Concrete Design

Masonry

Building Design

Equipment Anchorage

Seismic Design

Wind Design

ETABS

RISA 3D

SAP

BlueBeam

REVIT

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Office 365

RAM

Cloud platforms (Sharepoint, Procore)

Job description

Overview

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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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology