Entry Level Structural Engineering Technician

Hunt Engineering Group; Town of Horseheads, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

PTO

Dental, Health, and Vision Insurance

FSA/ HSA

Life Insurance

401(K) plan

Continuing Education Support

Job summary

HUNT is seeking an Entry Level Structural Engineer to collaborate with licensed engineers on diverse building projects from concept through construction.

You will assist with design/analysis, develop models/drawings, and support documentation while gaining hands-on experience in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of structural engineering principles related to building design.
• Ability to complete basic structural analysis for steel, concrete, masonry and wood under oversight.
• Familiarity with design codes such as Building Code of NYS, IBC, ASCE-7, AISC, ACI.
• Team-oriented and able to support cross-discipline colleagues per project leads.
• Take initiative, problem solve, and eager to learn daily.
• Effective communication through oral, written, and visual means with project teams.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required; emphasis in Structural Engineering preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience.
• EIT certification or willingness to obtain within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural design and analysis.
• Develop structural models and construction drawings.
• Prepare details and technical documentation.
• Support construction administration activities.
• Perform field observations and inspections.
• Contribute to project reports.

Skills

Structural concepts

Basic structural analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

STAAD RAM

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

About the Role

Are you ready to begin your career designing structures that support communities and shape the built environment?

Join our team and gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced structural engineers on a variety of exciting building projects.

As an Entry Level Structural Engineer, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and work under the guidance of licensed Professional Engineers to support the design and delivery of structural projects. This role provides the opportunity to develop your technical skills while contributing to real-world projects from concept through construction.

Your responsibilities will include assisting with structural design and analysis, developing structural models and construction drawings, preparing details and technical documentation, supporting construction administration activities, performing field observations and inspections, and contributing to project reports. You will receive mentorship and support as you build your knowledge of structural engineering principles and industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have a foundation in structural engineering concepts, strong problem-solving abilities, and a desire to continue learning and growing as an engineer. Familiarity with structural design software such as STAAD or RAM, as well as Revit and AutoCAD, is preferred but not required.

Success in this role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, organization, and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer to build a strong foundation while making a meaningful impact as part of a talented design team.

This position is open to the following office locations; please indicate which office you would prefer when filling out an application:

• Horseheads, NY
• Towanda, PA

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of structural engineering principles related to the design of buildings
• Ability to complete basic structural analysis for steel, concrete, masonry, and wood with oversite
• The ability and willingness to review and learn design codes such as Building Code of New York State, International Building Code, ASCE-07, AISC, and ACI
• Team and support cross-discipline colleagues per direction of project leads
• Take initiative, problem solve, and be excited to learn on a daily basis
• Effectively communicate through oral, written, and visual means with project teams
• Bachelor of Science or Engineering in Civil Engineering is required. An emphasis on Structural Engineering or Masters in Structural Engineering is a plus
• 0-2 Year of Experience
• EIT Certification, or ability and desire to obtain EIT certification within 1 year of hire
• Desire and willingness to learn

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Dental, Health, and Vision Insurance
• FSA/ HSA
• Life Insurance
• 401(K) plan
• Continuing Education Support

About HUNT

HUNT is a full-service A/E Firm with offices located in Albany, NY, Binghamton, NY, Horseheads, NY, Rochester, NY, and Towanda, PA.
As a firm, our vision is to build vibrant communities by empowering creativity and partnership. We have accomplished this to date by being an entrusted partner to our clients/communities, providing full-service design that is innovative, practical and community focused. In addition, we offer a family friendly, flexible workplace that aims to encourage long, successful, sustainable careers through a variety of life stages. We are excited to welcome you to apply to this strong culture and hope that your values align with those of the firm, which will further enhance our culture even as we look toward targeted growth opportunities.
HUNT is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.