Associate Structural Engineer

LVI Associates

Las Vegas (NV)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

7 hours ago

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Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking an Associate Structural Engineer to lead and manage a range of building design projects in Las Vegas. You will work closely with senior leadership, project teams, architects, contractors, and other consultants to deliver robust structural systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of structural design experience, a Civil/Structural Engineering degree, and a PE or licensure path. Strong communication and field observation skills are essential for project success.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
Licensed PE or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity.
Minimum of 5 years of structural building design experience.
Ability to independently analyze, design, and detail complete structural systems.
Strong understanding of structural analysis, design principles, and building codes.
Experience identifying and resolving design conflicts and constructability challenges.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, architects, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

Manage structural projects under the guidance of senior leadership.
Collaborate with project principals to develop structural concepts and design strategies.
Perform and document feasibility studies.
Develop basis of design reports and structural system recommendations.
Evaluate alternative framing systems for code compliance, constructability, and cost efficiency.
Develop preliminary analytical models for gravity and lateral force-resisting systems.
Lead projects through Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration phases.
Attend and participate in design and construction meetings.
Perform structural analysis and design of various building systems.
Design and analyze structural connections and joints.
Coordinate and direct project engineers and technical staff.
Collaborate with architects and multidisciplinary design teams.
Work with BIM personnel to develop contract documents.
Review specifications, drawings, and documentation for completeness and consistency.
Assist contractors with interpretation of construction documents and field-related issues.
Review shop drawings and submittals for compliance with design intent.
Respond to RFIs and field inquiries.
Evaluate substitution requests and alternate design proposals.
Perform structural observations during construction.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client communication

Structural analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

STAAD

STRUDL

SAFE

RAM Concept

RAM Steel/Frame

RISA

ADAPT/PT

SP Column/Beam

MS Word/Excel

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

A well-established structural engineering consulting firm is seeking an Associate Structural Engineer to join its growing team. This position offers the opportunity to lead and manage a variety of building design projects while working closely with senior leadership, project teams, architects, contractors, and consultants. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in structural building design, project management, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Design Leadership

Manage structural projects under the guidance of senior leadership.
Collaborate with project principals to develop structural concepts and design strategies.
Perform and document feasibility studies.
Develop basis of design reports and structural system recommendations.
Evaluate alternative framing systems for code compliance, constructability, serviceability, and cost efficiency.
Develop preliminary analytical models for gravity and lateral force-resisting systems.

Design Development & Construction Administration

Lead projects through Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration phases.
Attend and participate in design and construction meetings.
Perform structural analysis and design of various building systems.
Design and analyze structural connections and joints.
Coordinate and direct project engineers and technical staff.
Collaborate with architects and multidisciplinary design teams.
Work with BIM personnel to develop contract documents.
Review specifications, drawings, and documentation for completeness and consistency.
Assist contractors with interpretation of construction documents and field-related issues.
Review shop drawings and submittals for compliance with design intent.
Respond to RFIs and field inquiries.
Evaluate substitution requests and alternate design proposals.
Perform structural observations during construction.

Leadership & Business Development

Assist in the development and implementation of company design standards.
Support marketing and business development initiatives.
Participate in fee development and proposal preparation activities.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity.
Minimum of 5 years of structural building design experience.
Ability to independently analyze, design, and detail complete structural systems.
Strong understanding of structural analysis, design principles, and building codes.
Experience identifying and resolving design conflicts and constructability challenges.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, architects, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.

Preferred

Master's degree in Structural Engineering.
Structural Engineer (SE) license or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity.
Experience with high seismic design category structures.
Experience performing nonlinear analysis and time-history analysis.

Technical Experience

Candidates should possess experience in the design and analysis of: