PE/Structural Engineer- Structural Steel

MK Consulting Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MK Consulting Group is seeking a Structural Steel Engineer to design, analyze, and oversee the construction and fabrication of steel frameworks for buildings, bridges, and industrial infrastructure in Madison, WI.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Structural/Civil/Mechanical Engineering and 3–8+ years of steel design experience. PE license is typically required; SE license preferred for complex projects. You will collaborate with architects and detailers and ensure code compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural/Civil/Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–8+ years of progressive experience in structural steel design, heavy civil construction, or metal fabrication.
• PE license typically required; SE license preferred for complex/high-seismic projects.
• Strong foundation in mathematics, material science, blueprint reading, and technical communication.

Responsibilities

• Design & Calculations: Compute loads, stresses, and pressures to design safe steel frameworks, beams, columns, and trusses.
• Connection Detailing: Design bolted and welded joints to ensure smooth load transfer between structural members.
• Software Analysis: Use FEA and modeling tools (Tekla Structures, AutoCAD, STAAD, SAP2000) to simulate structural behavior under wind and seismic loads.
• Code Compliance: Ensure all plans meet building regulations and industry standards (AISC, IBC, AWS, OSHA).
• Collaboration & Oversight: Coordinate with architects, project managers, detailing teams, and fabrication shops; conduct site inspections.

Skills

Design calculations

Connection detailing

Software analysis

Code compliance

Collaboration & oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural/Civil/Mechanical Engineering

PE license

SE license preferred

Tools

Tekla Structures

AutoCAD

STAAD

SAP2000

Job description

• Madison, WI
• Construction/Facilities

Structural steel engineer designs, analyzes, and oversees the construction and fabrication of steel frameworks for buildings, bridges, and industrial infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Calculations: Compute loads, stresses, and pressures to design safe steel frameworks, beams, columns, and trusses.
• Connection Detailing: Design bolted and welded joints to ensure smooth load transfer between structural members.
• Software Analysis: Utilize Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and modeling tools (like Tekla Structures, AutoCAD, STAAD, or SAP2000) to simulate structural behavior under environmental loads like wind and seismic activity.
• Code Compliance: Ensure all plans meet building regulations and industry standards such as AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction), IBC (International Building Code), AWS (American Welding Society), and OSHA.
• Collaboration & Oversight: Coordinate with architects, project managers, detailing teams, and fabrication shops, and conduct site inspections to verify structural soundness.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience: 3 to 8+ years of progressive experience in structural steel design, heavy civil construction, or metal fabrication.
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license is typically required; a Structural Engineer (SE) license is preferred for complex or high-seismic projects.
• Key Skills: Strong foundation in mathematics, material science, blueprint reading, and technical communication.