Entry Level Structural Designer

Richard Adams Engineering; Richmond Heights (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month sabbatical after 5 years + $5,

1-week volunteer leave per year

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

Richard Adams Engineers & Consultants (RAE) is seeking a Structural Designer for our office in Richmond Heights, MO. You will work with project managers to develop building designs and calculations for construction documents and permits.

The role requires a BS in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis and 0–2 years of experience. Proficiency with AutoCAD and Excel is required; Revit is a plus. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering with a Structural emphasis and a minimum 3.2 GPA.
• Entry level to 2 years of structural engineering building design experience.
• AutoCAD and Excel skills required; Revit experience preferred, not required.
• RAM Structural System, SAP2000, and RISA knowledge helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work with project managers during estimating to optimize structural solutions.
• Prepare preliminary and structural building designs for projects nationwide.
• Produce structural calculations for construction documents and permits.
• Coordinate with designers, architects, engineers and clients to find cost-effective solutions.
• Provide peer reviews of drawings to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

AutoCAD

Excel

Revit (preferred)

Education

BS in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis, GPA 3.2

Tools

RAM Structural System

SAP2000

RISA

Job description

Richard Adams Engineers & Consultants (RAE) is a full-service structural engineering firm established in 1993. RAE offers a full-range of professional engineering services, including project planning and feasibility studies, conceptual design, design development, construction document preparation, and construction phase services.

We are looking for a Structural Designer to join our team of experts in our office in Richmond Heights, MO. Because RAE is committed to creating opportunities for individual success, from day one, you will be given the tools to excel in your role, take on meaningful responsibilities, and experience why RAE is an excellent place to build a career.

A Day in the Life:

• Work with construction project managers during the estimating process to optimize creative structural solutions that align to the project needs
• Prepare preliminary and structural buildingdesign for projects across the country
• Produce structural calculations for implementation with technical design/drafting staff during preparation of construction documents for permit submittal as well as construction
• Communicate with technical design/drafting staff. Coordinate with construction project managers, architect, civil, mechanical, clients and other project team members to find creative solutions to structural building elements
• Provide peer reviews of design drawings to ensure accuracy and find creative solutions or alternative design suggestions to save on cost and/or design schedule

Necessary Qualifications:

• BS in Civil Engineering with a Structural emphasis and a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA
• Entry level to 2 years of structural engineering building design experience
• Knowledge of AutoCAD required. Strong Excel skills required. Revit experience preferred, not required
• Knowledge of analysis and design programs such as RAM Structural System, SAP2000, RISA is helpful but not required

What We Can Offer You:

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% paid 10-week maternity leave

At RAE, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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MAKE YOUR MOVE

For over 25 years, RAE has built its reputation on integrity, honesty, and trust. We value strong relationships—with clients, contractors, architects, and each other—because our success depends on true collaboration. If you want to join a team committed to excellence, accountability, and results, we’d love to meet you.