Graduate Engineer

Datum Engineers, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Datum Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Graduate Engineer to assist with managing structural engineering projects, coordinating with clients, organizing teams, and leading the creation of construction documents.

You will perform structural calculations, site visits, and BIM work in Revit, communicating design results through detailed drawings. This position offers growth within an engineering department and exposure to multiple building types and systems.

Qualifications

• Review construction submittals for structural elements designed by Datum.
• Calculate structural loads and perform design calculations for beams, columns, diaphragms, lateral systems.
• Perform jobsite visits and write reports for clients.
• Gather information about buildings in the field and in facilities under construction.
• Work in building information models using Revit.
• Communicate design results via construction documents.
• Prepare framing layouts and sketches using Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Review construction submittals for structural elements designed by Datum.
• Calculate structural loads (wind, seismic, gravity) per Building Codes.
• Perform structural analysis and design calculations for holistic systems.
• Conduct site visits and write client reports.
• Gather information about buildings in the field.
• Work in Revit BIM models as needed.
• Communicate design results through construction documents.
• Prepare framing layouts, markups, details, and scheduling drawings using Bluebeam.
• Collaborate with teammates and clients to define project needs.
• Develop knowledge across building types and materials.

Skills

Structural analysis

Beams & columns

Revit

Bluebeam

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

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.
• 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.

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.