Junior Structural Engineer - Steel Structures & Conveyors

Daifuku North America; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku North America in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Structural Engineer to design and coordinate steel platforms, conveyor supports, elevated walkways, and shelving systems using Revit and AutoCAD.

You will review project scope and budgets, develop conceptual 3D layouts, coordinate with engineers and installers, and document final structure drawings for permitting and fabrication. Travel to job sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Previous engineering or construction experience a plus.
• Previous material handling or steel detailing experience a plus.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to handle multiple project assignments and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced results-oriented environment.
• Ability to learn the material handling business and assist across teams and divisions.
• Ability to interface effectively with in-house and external customers, vendors, consulting engineers, architects, and installers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Team-oriented and collaborative.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Ability to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Review awarded project scope, specifications, and available budgets.
• Develop conceptual 3D structural layouts using Revit.
• Coordinate with Senior Structural Engineers and other disciplines to optimize structure layouts and features to seamlessly integrate structures with mechanical equipment and the building.
• Perform preliminary analysis on structural frame to establish steel profiles; incorporate into preliminary 3D structural layouts.
• Present preliminary layouts to Client for review, further design iterations and conceptual approval; ensure structure designs are optimized to support Client operational needs.
• Develop and document final structure drawings for formal approval using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with designated Engineer-of-Record to finalize structure frame design for permitting and construction.
• Work with Project Management and / or lead Structural Engineer to establish and track key milestones; ensure material procurement and detailing activities are timed to meet onsite date requirements.
• Monitor engineering progress and material purchasing commitments to maintain project budgets; raise awareness to change order conditions as scope evolves over project life cycle.
• Conduct and document project handoff to detailing team; monitor detailing progress to ensure timely releases to structural fabrication; check fabrication details for fitment, completeness and adherence to project specifications.
• Travel to jobsites occasionally.

Skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Learning new technologies

Customer interface

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Daifuku North America in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Structural Engineer to design and coordinate steel platforms, conveyor supports, elevated walkways, and shelving systems using Revit and AutoCAD.

You will review project scope and budgets, develop conceptual 3D layouts, coordinate with engineers and installers, and document final structure drawings for permitting and fabrication. Travel to job sites may be required.