Early Career Engineer/Architect

SMEUSA; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance after 30 days

Yearly profit sharing that goes into your 401k

Yearly performance bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Competitive Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading structural engineering firm in Plymouth, MI is seeking an early career structural engineer to join their team. This position involves evaluating structural systems and assisting with investigations and field testing. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, and prefer hands-on experience and a desire for continuous learning. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and competitive paid time off, demonstrating their commitment to employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Two years of similar experience including internships and co-op positions.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in tight spaces and inclement weather.
• Willingness to travel to cover out-of-town overnight projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with investigations and construction observations of buildings.
• Conduct field testing including nondestructive testing techniques.
• Prepare client deliverables including engineering reports and specifications.

Skills

Excellent technical, written, graphical, and verbal communication skills

Excellent communication, report writing, and customer relations skills

Ability to adapt to new challenges and learn new concepts

Desire for continuous learning

Ability to work well with others

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

PLY
43980 Plymouth Oaks Blvd
Plymouth, MI 48170, USA

We are seeking an early career structural engineer interested in existing buildings to join our team. In this role, you willassistwith evaluating structural systems,observingfield conditions, and supporting investigations and testing. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, is curious about how buildings perform over time, and wants to develop practical engineeringjudgment by working directly withexisting structural systems and repair projects.

Responsibilities:

• Assistwithinvestigations, condition assessments, and construction observations of buildings and structural components.
• Conduct field testing using various tools and methods, including nondestructive testing techniques.
• Assistwith preparation of client deliverables, including engineering reports, construction documents, drawings, details, and technical specifications.
• Contribute to the development of structural repair, retrofit, or stabilization recommendations under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Interface with internal and external project teams, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to support project execution.
• Participate in site visits and construction-phase services to monitor progress and document compliance with design requirements.
• Collaborate with team members to expand your knowledge of building systems, structural behavior, materials, and industry best practices.
• Manage time and tasks effectively to support multiple ongoing projects with varying scopes and deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineeringor related field.
• Two (2) plusyears of similar experience (including internships and co-op positions).
• Excellent technical, written,graphicaland verbal communication skills
• Excellent communication, reportwritingand customer relations skills.
• Ability to adapt to new challenges and learn new concepts.
• Desire for continuous learning.
• Work well with others, courteous, patient, and respectful.
• Personal awareness of role as an SME ambassador.
• Fortituderequiredto stick with a problem until solved.
• Open-mindedness toopinionsof others.
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends on an as-needed basis.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds, stand forlong periodsof time, work from heights, work in tightspacesand inclement weather.
• Ability to work in an efficient and organized manner independently and with a team.
• Ability to drive and safelyoperate a motor vehicle.
• Willingness to travel to cover out-of-town overnight projects. A valid driver’s license (good drivingrecord) isrequired.

At SME, we believe that taking care of our employees is the cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to your well‐being goes beyond a job‑it is about helping you thrive both personally and professionally. We offer a benefits package that is not simply meeting an expectation, but a key component of your overall job satisfaction. The following list highlights many of the benefits SME offers its employees.

• SME provides Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30 days of employment.
• SME covers the premium cost of medical insurance so that you and your families never have to worry about the costs of healthcare.
• Yearly profit sharing that goes directly into your 401k
• Yearly performance bonuses
• Yearly wage evaluations
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Time Off

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