Design Engineer I - Structural

Walter P Moore; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Walter P Moore is seeking a Design Engineer I to join its global team. You will contribute to a range of projects, with emphasis on seismic considerations, retrofitting, and structural analysis using CSI tools.

The role requires 2–4 years of experience, a strong technical foundation, and collaboration across disciplines. Opportunities for professional growth and access to an in-house staff development program are available.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural engineering is required.
• PhD in Structural Engineering with specialization in Seismic Engineering and Structural Evaluation & Retrofit is a plus.
• Experience with American standards and CSI software is preferred.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience and ability to design and evaluate structures.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of project design teams on a range of commercial, sports, healthcare, education, and public buildings.
• Prepare design submittals, structural calculations, and reports.
• Contribute to seismic risk assessment, retrofitting, and client service.

Skills

Seismic engineering

Structural dynamics

Finite element analysis

Earthquake engineering

Retrofitting

Reinforced concrete design

Structural steel design

Wood design

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Structural engineering

PhD in Structural Engineering (Seismic Engineering & Retrofit)

Tools

ETABS

SAFE

SAP2000

BIM

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

Walter P Moore began its India operations in 2011 in Pune, Maharashtra, and has been thriving ever since. Our team, comprising over 160 dedicated professionals, works on global projects as well as opportunities based in India. Ahmedabad is our third office in India, following successful expansions in Pune and Bengaluru.

Walter P Moore is looking for highly motivated Structural Engineering professional from top engineering institutions across the world to kickstart and develop their careers with our esteemed firm.

As a Design Engineer I, you will be an integral part of project design teams, working on a diverse range of projects, including commercial, sports, healthcare, education, and public assembly buildings. You will also benefit from our comprehensive in-house staff development program, designed to enhance your professional growth.

We seek candidates with a strong technical foundation, a passion for tackling the challenges of assessing existing buildings and infrastructure, for seismic risks, designing retrofits, providing exceptional client service, and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural engineering is required.
• PhD in Structural Engineering with a specialization in Seismic Engineering and Structural Evaluation & Retrofit would be a plus.
• A strong academic background and keen interest in Seismic Engineering, Structural Dynamics, and Finite Element Analysis are considered significant advantages.

An ideal candidate for this position will be someone with:

• 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in discipline-specific engineering techniques and design calculation principles.
• Knowledgeable about applicable standards and codes, with a preference for candidates familiar with American standards.
• Hands-on experience with CSI software such as ETABS, SAFE, and SAP2000.
• Experience in Earthquake Engineering, Seismic Evaluations, and Retrofitting is an advantage.
• Experience in Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steel design is required.
• Experience in Wood design is an advantage.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience or a strong academic background in using ASCE 41.
• Experience with Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a plus.
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to prepare or assist in the preparation of design submittals, structural calculations, and reports.
• Proficient in using MS Office.
• Candidates must be proactive, possess strong organizational skills, have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be an effective team player.

Overview

Walter P Moore is an international company of engineers, architects, innovators, and creative people who solve some of the world’s most complex structural and infrastructure challenges. Providing structural, diagnostics, civil, traffic, parking, transportation, enclosure, WPM technology and construction engineering services, we design solutions that are cost- and resource-efficient, forward-thinking, and help support and shape communities worldwide. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, our 1000+ professionals work across 26 U.S. offices and 7 international locations.