Junior Structural Engineer – Field Studies & Reports

Engineering Consulting Service; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Stock Ownership program (ESOP

Job summary

Engineering Consulting Service (ECS) in Pittsburgh, PA, invites applications for a Structural Assistant Staff Associate to support the Mid-Atlantic Building Science + Infrastructure team. The role focuses on field investigations, structural assessments, and forensic consulting, with training across testing, documentation, and repair design.

The position emphasizes hands-on field experience, collaboration with engineers, and growth toward professional credentials such as EIT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Architecture (NCARB), Civil (Structural) Engineering, or Architectural Engineering.
• 0-2 years of related experience
• Certifications may be required depending on the type of testing performed. The following certifications would go a long way: Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Responsibilities

• Perform structural consulting, assessment, testing, and construction administration services.
• Collaborate with staff on a variety of projects and attend project meetings as requested.
• Interface with contractors and other site personnel daily and communicate changing site conditions to supervisors.
• Learn to prioritize tasks to meet project requirements under the guidance of supervisors.
• Develop technical writing skills and assist senior staff with report preparation, including documenting field observations, test results, findings, and conclusions.
• Learn and apply sample collection procedures for concrete, masonry, steel, wood, and other construction materials.
• Gain introductory knowledge of structural testing methods, including anchor pull testing, bond testing, GPR, sounding, half-cell testing, and other field investigation techniques.
• Develop an understanding of applicable federal, state, and local codes, laws, and guidelines related to structural engineering and consulting.
• Under the direction of senior staff, assist with field investigations, structural assessments, testing programs, sample extraction, and condition evaluations.
• Under the direction of senior staff, assist with structural design and repair projects.
• Under the direction of senior staff, assist with construction administration services, including RFIs, shop drawing reviews, budget tracking, and owner meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Engineering Consulting Service (ECS) in Pittsburgh, PA, invites applications for a Structural Assistant Staff Associate to support the Mid-Atlantic Building Science + Infrastructure team. The role focuses on field investigations, structural assessments, and forensic consulting, with training across testing, documentation, and repair design.

The position emphasizes hands-on field experience, collaboration with engineers, and growth toward professional credentials such as EIT.