Graduate Engineer

Datum Engineers, Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Datum Engineers, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Graduate Engineer to support structural projects across a range of building types.

You will review submittals, assist with structural calculations, and help prepare construction documents using Revit and Bluebeam. This entry-level role offers mentorship and growth within a collaborative engineering team. Occasional site visits may be required to observe construction and verify design conformance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architectural/Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
• 0–3 years of experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review construction submittals for structural elements.
• Calculate structural loads and perform design calculations.
• Prepare construction documents and details using Revit/Bluebeam.
• Assist with field observations and site reports.

Skills

Structural principles

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architectural/Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis)

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

# Graduate EngineerAustin Office - Austin, TX 78759## Description**Title:** Graduate Engineer **Reports to:** Senior Engineer **Department:** Engineering **Job Code:** GE **FLSA Status:** Exempt**Job Summary** General Engineering Support in managing structural engineering projects, including coordination with clients, organization, assist team members to execute the design, and leading the creation of construction documents.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities** May include any or all the following. Other duties may be assigned.* Review construction submittals for structural elements designed by Datum.* Calculate structural loads (e.g., Wind Load, Seismic, Gravity, etc.) based on Building Codes.* Perform Structural Analysis and Design Calculations for beams, columns, diaphragms, lateral force resisting systems, and other holistic structural systems and components, for incorporation into Construction Documents.* Perform jobsite visits to review structural elements’ general conformance with construction documents, and write related reports for clients.* Assist with gathering information about buildings and construction in the field, either in existing facilities or facilities under construction.* Work in building information models using Revit, depending on your abilities.* Communicate design results in the form construction documents.* Perform miscellaneous office tasks as needed, such as assistance with establishing and maintaining design standards.* Prepare framing layouts, markups, details, and scheduling drawings and sketches, typically using Bluebeam, to communicate structural design information to teammates, clients, and contractors.* Communicate with teammates and clients to understand project structural needs.* Develop a breadth of knowledge across multiple building types, structural materials, and systems. Learn and grow in your career as a structural engineer.* Review construction submittals for structural elements designed by Datum.* Additional responsibilities commensurate with your interests or abilities.**Guiding Principles at Datum Engineers** At Datum, our guiding principles define not only how we work but how we grow, collaborate, and serve. These expectations apply to all roles and are reflected in performance reviews, team interactions, and professional development. Every employee is expected to demonstrate these behaviors consistently.**Serve Faithfully*** Demonstrates care for colleagues and clients.* Responds promptly and reliably to requests and responsibilities.* Exhibits a service-oriented attitude in daily work.* Acts in the public's best interest as part of an engineering company.**Engage as Family*** Shows respect and support for team members.* Assumes positive intent and gives others the benefit of the doubt.* Builds trust through transparency and accountability.**Succeed as a Team*** Collaborates effectively with others.* Communicates clearly and constructively.* Shares knowledge and resources generously.* Celebrates team successes and takes ownership of outcomes.**Make It Better*** Seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth.* Encourages improvement in teammates and processes.* Takes initiative to enhance designs and company practices.**Enjoy What We Do*** Contributes to a positive and enjoyable work environment.* Maintains a healthy work-life balance.* Finds joy and meaning in daily tasks and team interactions.## Qualifications**Desired Education and/or Experience*** At a minimum, a Bachelor’s or Master's Degree from an accredited university in Architectural Engineering or Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering.* 0-3 years of experience.**Skills, Abilities & Qualifications*** Sound knowledge of engineering first principles commensurate with your education level.* Knowledge and understanding of fundamental engineering principles, structural behavior, and design of structural materials.* Self-motivated and willing attitude* Ability to effectively process and present complex information to both internal and external groups.* Strong analytical and communication (verbal and written) skills.* Good teammate, considerate, respectful, and supportive**Supervisory Responsibilities** No supervisory responsibilities**Travel** May require occasional travel**Physical Demands** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, reach with arms, and use hands to handle and type; lift up to 25 lbs. The employee may also be required to climb ladders, walk on elevated surfaces, crawl in tight spaces, and walk on uneven terrain. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision.**Work Environment** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Typical office environment, with occasional duties on an active construction jobsite.