Engineer in Training

JDS Consulting, PLLC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

9 Paid holidays

Paid time off (vacation, sick, bereav'

Vision insurance

Bonus structure

Fully Remote Position

Job summary

JDS Consulting, PLLC is seeking an Engineer in Training to join our Southeast region team. You will collaborate with colleagues to lead structural engineering tasks and support design, drafting, and evaluations across commercial projects.

The role emphasizes FE exam progress, EI status submission in NC, and hands-on experience in concrete, steel, and wood design. This position offers growth within a premier regional engineering firm with remote-friendly options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Construction Engineering from a U.S.-accredited university.
• Must have passed the FE exam and submitted for EI status with the NC Board of Engineering.
• 1–2 years of construction experience.
• Coursework and experience in concrete and steel design.
• Experience in wood and steel construction, lateral bracing, and gravity loads.

Responsibilities

• Support site evaluations, drafting, and design for structural projects as requested by the client of JDS Consulting.
• Perform long-term, complex structural analysis for commercial projects.
• Collaborate with the Design team on unusual technical project scopes.
• Lead data collection, reporting, and presentation of deliverables for each project.

Skills

Concrete design

Steel design

Wood design

Building codes

AutoCAD

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Gmail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Construction Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Gmail

Job description

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

Position Summary

The Engineer in Training works collaboratively with other JDS employees in leading the company toward its long-term vision of being the premier provider of engineering and design services across the Southeast. An employee in this class will oversee and perform highly technical aspects of project work, as well as be a resource for other team members in understanding engineering concepts and processes. All work performed shall be done in accordance with JDS guidelines and standard procedures as outlined in approved company documents. Our EI is expected to act as an ambassador for the JDS brand.

Primary Responsibilities and Expectations

Perform as needed in supporting roles in activities such as site evaluations, drafting, and design for structural projects as requested by the client of JDS Consulting. Work shall be performed promptly and submitted for review and requested before project delivery.

Support and perform long-term, complicated structural analysis for commercial projects.

Work collaboratively with the JDS Consulting Design team on unusual and technical project scopes.

Collaborate with other JDS Consulting employees to lead the company toward its long-term vision of being a premier provider of structural engineering services in the region.

Work with the Field and Engineering Departments to oversee, interpret, and approve data collection, reporting, and presentation of deliverables on each specialty project.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree program from a U.S.-accredited university in Civil or Construction Engineering or a related field. Must have passed the F.E. exam and submitted for EI status with the NC Board of Engineering.

Experience: 1-2 years of construction experience. Coursework and experience in concrete and steel design. Experience in wood and steel construction, lateral bracing, and gravity loads.

Skills:

Concrete, steel, and wood design knowledge

Knowledge of engineering resource materials, such as ACSE7-10, APA, ACI, Building codes, and such materials for research and reference on projects, clients, and team questions.

Exposure to AutoCAD with some project experience.

Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Gmail, and the ability and willingness to learn new software applications.

Excellent organizational skills, communication skills, the ability to multitask, and most importantly, the ability to work well in a team.

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey data to both internal and external audiences.

Proficiency with Microsoft and Google applications.

Excellent time-management and organizational skills with close attention to detail.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• 9 Paid holidays
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, bereavement, parental leave)
• Vision insurance
• Bonus structure
• Fully Remote Position

Compensation:

Pay Frequency: Semi-Monthly