PE/Structural Engineer- Structural Steel

MK Consulting Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MK Consulting Group in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Structural Steel Engineer to design, analyze, and oversee the construction and fabrication of steel frameworks for buildings, bridges, and industrial infrastructure. You will perform design calculations, detailing, and code compliance reviews to ensure safety and performance.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Structural, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering, 3–8+ years of structural steel design experience, and a PE license (SE preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–8+ years of progressive experience in structural steel design, heavy civil construction, or metal fabrication.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is typically required; Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred for complex/high-seismic projects.

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 Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and modeling tools (Tekla, AutoCAD, STAAD, SAP2000) to simulate behavior.
• Code Compliance: Ensure plans meet building regulations and standards such as AISC, IBC, AWS, OSHA.
• Collaboration & Oversight: Coordinate with architects, project managers, detailing teams, and fabrication shops; conduct site inspections.

Skills

Mathematics

Material science

Blueprint reading

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering/Civil Engineering/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Tekla Structures

AutoCAD

STAAD

SAP2000

Job description

• Saint Louis, MO
• 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.