Engineer in Training II

HKS, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS, Inc. is seeking a skilled structural engineer to contribute to design development and project execution. You will perform engineering tasks with supervision, revise documents from markups, and support code compliance across multiple disciplines.

The role requires Revit/BIM fluency, strong communication skills, and the ability to work on several projects concurrently while meeting deadlines. This on-site position offers opportunities for collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering.
• Typically 3+ years of experience in engineering.
• On the path to professional engineering licensure.

Responsibilities

• Executes structural engineering tasks with limited supervision.
• Revises implementation documents from markups/instructions.
• Assists project team in applying building code provisions.
• Interprets material design standards.
• Performs as a team member during design/construction phases.
• Maintains awareness of production schedule.
• May perform CA tasks including submittal review and RFIs.
• Communicates with disciplines and contractors to meet project requirements.
• Participates in team meetings for coordination and issue discussion.
• Documents project meetings and phone conversations.
• Travel may be required.

Skills

Revit

BIM

MS Office

Structural analysis software

Building codes knowledge

Integrated design

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Multi-project management

Education

Accredited professional degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

BIM

MS Office

Structural analysis software

Job description

Overview

Contributes and develops engineering solutions to advance respective projects in collaboration with project team. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to project and design solutions. Performs basic engineering tasks requiring application of standard techniques and knowledge while working independently with the support of the project team.

Responsibilities

• Executes structural engineering tasks assigned or as otherwise directed with limited supervision
• Revises implementation documents from markups and/or instructions and reviews completed tasks at key intervals for accuracy/completeness
• Assists project team in applying building code provisions
• Works with interpreting material design standards
• Performs effectively as a team member during design and/or construction phases
• Maintains active awareness of the production schedule for responsible task(s)
• Performs CA tasks assigned by senior engineering staff including submittal review and response to project RFI’s; may include engineer’s site visitation and field report documentation
• Utilizes standard engineering practices and techniques to adjust and correlate data; recognizes and resolves discrepancies in results
• Assists with communication with other disciplines and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements
• Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, coordination with other disciplines and technical issues
• Documents project meetings and telephone conversations
• Travel may be required

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Accredited professional degree in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering or related field
• Typically 3+ years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

• On the path to professional engineering licensure

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Advanced – expert-level experience, knowledge or skills

Intermediate – experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work

Basic – familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and may perform elementary functions depending on role

• Intermediate knowledge of Revit and BIM required
• Basic knowledge of MS Office Suite required
• Intermediate knowledge of structural analytical software required
• Basic knowledge of building codes, material design standards, select structural standards, constructability, etc. required
• Basic knowledge of Integrated design, engineering building systems and QA/QC process required
• Basic ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required
• Basic ability to problem solve and collaborate on innovative solutions required
• Basic ability to work in team environment required
• Basic ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
• Basic ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran