Civil/Structural Engineering Associate I

Mesa Associates, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc. seeks an entry-level engineering associate to coordinate, prepare, and check calculations, specifications, reports, design details, plans, and drawings.

The role emphasizes adherence to project scope, schedule, and budget across assigned projects. You will work with the design team on multi-disciplinary projects, applying basic engineering principles and complying with Mesa policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Engineer in Training certification preferred.
• Less than 2 years civil/structural experience preferred.
• Ability to coordinate calculations and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to design in the area of specialty.
• Work closely with the design team on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Familiar with Mesa policies and business procedures; comply with document/deliverable requirements.
• Perform technical and coordination checking/review of deliverables and project documents; ensure compliance with procedures and design requirements.
• Capable of preparing calculations using engineering formulas or application software.
• Manage personal tasks; adhere to scope, schedule, and budget on assigned tasks.
• Assist in resolving construction issues and support design staff.

Skills

Collaboration Novice

Decision Making Novice

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on October 30, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA

• ENG
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: STRUC003776

Description

GIG South / Generation, Industrial & Government

This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.

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Mesa Associates seeks an entry-level engineering associate to coordinate, prepare, and check calculations, specifications, reports, design details, plans, and drawings. They will be responsible for adhering to project scope, schedule, and budget on all assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Apply basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices to design in the area of specialty
• Work closely with the design team and other disciplines on multi-disciplinary projects
• Familiar with Mesa Policies and Business Unit procedures, complies with procedural requirements for document/deliverable generation
• Perform technical and coordination checking/ review of deliverables and other project documentsEnsure deliverables comply with Business Unit procedures and meet applicable design requirements
• Capable of preparing calculations using engineering formulas and skills, or application specific software
• Manage personal task assignments and adheres to project scope, schedule, and budget on all assigned tasks
• Assist in resolving construction issues, supporting design staff to resolve problems and concerns

Competencies

• General knowledge of structural standards and codes, and how to apply
• General design knowledge for concrete beams and slabs (ACI)
• General design knowledge of structural steel columns and beams (ASCE, AISC)
• General design knowledge of wood structures (Formwork)
• General design knowledge of pile systems – micro, friction, bearing, etc.
• General design knowledge of lifting and rigging
• General design knowledge of concrete anchorage systems
• General knowledge of various design software packages applicable to the above
• General knowledge of 3D modeling

Notice to External Search Firms

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Qualifications

Skills

Required

• Collaboration Novice
• Decision Making Novice

Preferred

• Civil Engineer Novice
• Structural Engineer Novice
• Engineering Calculations Novice

Behaviors

Required

• Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Team Player : Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Required

• Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering.

Experience

Preferred

• Less than 2 years: Civil/structural experience is preferred, but not required.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Engineer in Training

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