EIT - Structural Engineer

R.R.P. Consulting Engineers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Prescription drugs coverage

Life insurance

Long‑term disability insurance

Short‑term disability insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) plans (Traditional and Roth)

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Valid8 Financial, Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a Structural EIT who will work under the supervision of a Senior Engineer to assist on plans and designs for structural projects such as bridges and transportation structures.

You will use general structural engineering concepts, perform basic calculations, and help in preparing designs, drawings and reports, while coordinating with other disciplines and potentially engaging in field activities.

Qualifications

• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Basic understanding of general concepts of design
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Basic understanding of Microstation and any other relevant design software
• Knowledge of calculations performed by software
• Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting, engage in creative and critical thought, and communicate concepts effectively
• Ability to create and interpret sketches and drawings
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited university with emphasis in Structural Engineering
• Position will primarily be office-based; may require some field work

Responsibilities

• Assist on plans and designs of structural engineering projects such as bridges and other transportation structures under close supervision of a Senior Engineer
• Apply knowledge of structural engineering concepts through investigation and analysis to support projects such as bridges and tunnels
• Perform basic calculations to analyze and design structural components using company software
• Assist in preparing structural designs, drawings, specifications, presentations and reports
• Verify compliance with codes and engineering standards and practices
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines under direction of a Senior Engineer
• Provide support during construction including submittal reviews and RFIs
• Perform field work related to construction activities as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior engineering staff

Job description

Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Basic understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of design.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
• Basic understanding of Microstation and any other relevant design software.
• Knowledge of calculations performed by software.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicate concepts and ideas to others.
• Ability to create and interpret sketches, drawings, and various structures.
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university with an emphasis in Structural Engineering.
• Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work.

Responsibilities

• The Structural EIT will work under close supervision of a Senior Engineer to assist on plans and designs of structural engineering projects such as bridges and other transportation structures.
• Use knowledge of general concepts of structural engineering elements through investigation and analysis, to support engineering projects such as bridges and tunnels.
• Perform basic calculations to analyze and design structural system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Assist team in preparing structural designs, drawings, specifications, presentations and reports, and gather information to support design decisions.
• Assist in basic interpretation and verify compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices.
• Work with other engineering disciplines and professionals in the coordination of the project under the direction of a senior engineer.
• Assist the team in providing support services during construction that can include submittal reviews, responses to requests for information and contract document clarifications.
• Perform field work related to construction related activities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior engineering staff.

Benefits

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, prescription, life insurance, long‑term and short‑term disability insurance, paid time off and holiday pay, Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending, and an Employee Assistance Plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We are also required to measure our progress toward having at least 7% of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and will not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self‑identified in the past. For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of federal contractors under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.