Engineer in Training II

HKS INC; Town of Texas, Fort Worth (WI, TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS, Inc. is seeking an experienced structural engineer to contribute to projects in collaboration with project teams.

You will perform basic to intermediate structural tasks, develop and revise documents, and support design solutions while working with building code provisions and material design standards. The ideal candidate holds a civil/structural/architectural engineering degree (accredited) with about 3+ years of relevant experience and has strong skills in Revit, BIM, and structural

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering; typically 3+ years experience.
• Knowledge of building codes, design standards and constructability expectations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Executes structural engineering tasks with limited supervision.
• Revises implementation documents from markups and reviews tasks for accuracy.
• Assists project team in applying building code provisions.
• Works with interpreting material design standards.
• Performs as a team member during design and construction phases.
• Maintains awareness of production schedule for assigned tasks.
• Performs CA tasks including submittal reviews and RFIs; may visit sites.
• Uses standard engineering practices to adjust data and resolve discrepancies.
• Assists with communication between disciplines and contractors to incorporate requirements.
• Participates in team meetings and documents meetings and calls.
• Travel may be required.

Skills

Revit

BIM

Structural analysis software

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering

Tools

MS Office

ETABS/SAP2000

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

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HKS is a global firm of architects, designers, planners and advisors who create places noted for their beauty and performance. Our 1,600 people in 29 offices are united by the belief that an environmental, social and governance approach to design achieves design excellence. In 2023, we became a carbon neutral firm. We value honesty, diversity and inclusion and we celebrate creative thinking. In partnership with our clients and collaborators, we craft powerful ideas and solutions. Together we create places that stand apart.

HKS, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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