Entry Level Civil / Structural Engineer

MKA International, Inc.; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

ESOP participation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

MKA International, Inc. is seeking an entry-level civil/structural engineer to join a team of licensed engineers in Spokane, WA. You will apply knowledge of structural systems to forensic investigations across residential, commercial, and industrial facilities, including marine and inland structures.

The role emphasizes field work documenting conditions, reporting, and repairs. Candidates should have an ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering; EIT/FE is preferred, with willingness to travel when

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• EIT or FE credentials preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of national building and construction codes (ICC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS).
• Fundamental knowledge of structural engineering concepts and practices.
• Field experience preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Document as-built conditions and damage to structural systems from natural or human causes.
• Use codes and structural knowledge to establish repair scope and write analyses and reports.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Travel as needed on short notice.

Skills

Civil engineering

Structural engineering

EIT/FE

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering

Job description

We are seeking to add a highly-motivated entry-level civil/structural engineer to our team of multi-disciplinary licensed engineers. The individual will have knowledge in the behavior of structural systems and their components for use in forensic engineering relating to residential, commercial, industrial facilities, marine and inland structures. Experience with site evaluations and authoring technical reports is desired. Building system types include, but not limited to, steel, concrete, masonry, wood, roofing and building envelopes.

Responsibilities

• Field work to document as-built conditions and damage to structural systems as a result of natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human induced origins (design and construction errors/omissions). Natural events can include large catastrophes such as regional floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires and earthquakes.
• Utilize building codes, technical knowledge of structural behavior, and understanding of construction practices to establish repair scope recommendations as well as cause and origin analyses and written technical reports.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Willing to travel, as needed, on short notice at times.

Education and Experience

• Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited program required.
• EIT or FE credentials preferred, but not a requirement.
• Basic knowledge of national building and construction codes (ICC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS, etc.).
• Basic knowledge and experience of structural engineering concepts, principles and practices.
• Knowledge of multiple types of construction preferred.
• Field experience preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States for any employer and have a good driving record.

Compensation: $65k – $90k. MKA offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits program including a generous 401K match, ESOP participation, medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation.