Junior Structural Engineer

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New York is seeking an early-career Structural Engineer to contribute to design calculations, modeling, and drafting for diverse building projects.

The role requires a BS in structural/civil engineering, 1+ year of relevant experience, and familiarity with ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC, IBC, and structural software (ETABS, SAP2000, RAM). EIT preferred; PE path encouraged.

Qualifications

• BS in Structural/Civil Engineering required.
• 1+ years of relevant structural design experience.
• Familiarity with ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC, IBC.
• Experience with ETABS, SAP2000, RAM, Enercalc, Tekla Tedds or Excel.
• EIT certification preferred, with path toward PE.
• Ability to work quickly, take feedback, and iterate in a high-intensity environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform design calculations and modeling for primary building elements.
• Prepare technical specifications and construction documents, ensuring all work meets rigorous internal and industry standards.
• Assist in interdisciplinary reviews to ensure design packages are complete, coordinated, and delivered within tight project timelines.
• Utilize advanced structural analysis software and Revit to develop 3D models and produce detailed 2D structural drawings.

Skills

structural design

design calculations

modeling

drafting

3D modeling

2D structural drawings

structural analysis

building materials

construction documents

interdisciplinary reviews

Education

BS in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

RAM

Enercalc

Tekla Tedds

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform design calculations and modeling for primary building elements in various materials (steel, concrete, masonry, and timber).
• Prepare technical specifications and construction documents, ensuring all work meets rigorous internal and industry standards.
• Assist in interdisciplinary reviews to ensure design packages are complete, coordinated, and delivered within tight project timelines.
• Utilize advanced structural analysis software and Revit to develop 3D models and produce detailed 2D structural drawings.

Requirements

• BS in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in the structural design of buildings and structures.
• Familiarity with structural codes (ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC, IBC) and experience with tools like ETABS, SAP2000, RAM, Enercalc, Tekla Tedds or Excel.
• Ability to perform direct drafting and make changes to Revit 3D models and 2D details.
• EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certification preferred, with a clear path toward obtaining a PE license.
• Ability to work quickly, take feedback, and iterate on designs in a high-intensity environment.

Hard Skills

• structural design
• design calculations
• modeling
• drafting
• 3D modeling
• 2D structural drawings
• structural analysis
• building materials
• construction documents
• interdisciplinary reviews

Soft Skills

• ability to take feedback
• iteration on designs
• working quickly
• high-intensity environment

Certifications & Qualifications

• EIT (Engineer-in-Training)
• PE license