Design Engineer - Structural

Professional Engineering Consultants; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Engineering Consultants in Kansas City, MO seeks a Design Engineer to design for multiple projects using BIM/CAD tools and hand calculations. You will prepare design deliverables, ensuring compliance with PEC’s standards and building codes while coordinating with internal and external teams.

The role requires ABET-accredited degree, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an ABET-accredited program is required.
• Experience with design and calculations for building projects.
• Familiarity with codes and regulations; proficiency in design documents.

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering design and coordinates documents per codes and PEC standards.
• Supports construction administration: submittals, site investigations, and RFIs under Project Engineer.
• Performs hand and computer-aided design and takeoff computations.
• Organizes multiple projects and tasks to meet schedules and PEC standards.
• Maintains project information and files per corporate practices.
• Communicates effectively with the Design Team to complete tasks on multiple projects.
• Other duties may be added at the company’s discretion.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Strong work ethic

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoDesk Revit

AutoDesk AutoCAD

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

RISA/RAM

Enercalc

Job description

The Design Engineer will be responsible for design on multiple projects, working with other design disciplines internal and external to PEC to develop engineering solutions for PEC’s Clients. This position will be responsible for preparing design deliverables for a variety of projects while maintaining PEC’s standard of excellence. This position utilizes BIM/CAD software, hand calculations, and computer-based calculations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs engineering design, coordinates with other design staff for construction document and specification production in compliance with building codes, construction administration, and development of reports/studies
• Performs tasks during construction administration including review of submittals, site investigations, and RFI response under the direction of the Project Engineer
• Performs design and takeoff computations by hand and by computer software
• Organizes multiple projects and tasks and completes them in a timely manner, on schedule, and per PEC Standards
• Organize project information and files according to corporate standard practices and workflows
• Effectively communicates and coordinates with the Design Team to complete design tasks on numerous projects
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion

Special Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to work independently and with others
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Experience with computer aided drafting and modeling using industry accepted softwareas described below:
• AutoDesk Revit
• AutoDesk AutoCAD
• Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• RISA/RAM
• Enercalc
• Experience with codes and regulations, interpreting plans, and design of discipline specific project components:
• Structural Design & Calculations for Buildings
  • Load Path Analysis
  • Lateral Analysis – Seismic and Wind Load
  • Lateral force-resisting systems
  • Structural Elements Design (beams, columns, joists, slabs, walls, and foundations)
• Deep Foundation Systems
• Precision Equipment/Machine Foundations
• Pre-Engineered Metal Building Foundations
• Building Condition Assessments
• Structural Repair/Retrofit of Existing Buildings

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degreein an appropriate field of study from an ABET Accredited University is required

License and Certification:

PEC values a healthy work-life balance, and we focus on working efficiently and collaboratively to ensure quality and productive work as well as quality time away from the office. The work environment is business casual, friendly, respectful, and team oriented with daily peer interactions regarding work progress, client needs and project-specific technical issues. We strive to create an enjoyable work environment with support and opportunities for positive career growth. Much of the work will be conducted within an office setting with frequent sitting, reaching and manipulation of objects, tools and/or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties involved require moving materials that weigh up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines. At times, bending, reaching, standing, and walking may be required

Supervisory Responsibilities (if there are no supervisor responsibilities, put N/A):

• N/A

PEC is an AA/EEO/Veteran/Disabled employer.