Project Engineer

Murphy Structural Engineers, Inc.; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Health/dental/vision plans

Job summary

Murphy Structural Engineers, Inc. is seeking a full-time project engineer to perform structural analysis and design from our downtown San Luis Obispo office.

You will work on diverse projects, with emphasis on wineries and industrial applications, contributing to calculations, drawings and construction documents. The role requires experience with concrete, masonry, steel and timber, along with proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel and Word.

Qualifications

• 1-6+ years of work experience.
• Bachelor’s and master’s degree (preferred) in civil, structural or architectural engineering from an accredited university.
• EIT (required), PE (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design structural systems for buildings and components.
• Prepare calculations and structural design.
• Prepare construction documents and sketches including plans, sections, elevations, and details.
• Manage the construction phase of projects with review of submittals, RFIs, and job-site visits.
• Visit job sites, including bending, standing, walking, sitting and may include climbing ladders.

Skills

Structural analysis

Concrete design

Masonry design

Steel design

Timber design

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS Word

Enercalc

Retainpro

RAM Elements

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Enercalc

Retainpro

RISA/RAM Elements

Job description

We’re looking for quality people to join our growing dynamic firm.

Murphy Structural Engineers is looking for a full-time project engineer to perform structural engineering analysis and design. Based in downtown San Luis Obispo, we provide structural engineering consulting services for a wide range of sectors, with an emphasis on wineries and industrial applications. We pride ourselves on being collaborative team players with a customer-oriented attitude.

Job skills and genuine interest in:

• Engineering analysis and design of concrete, masonry, steel, and timber structures
• Working on a variety of projects (commercial, industrial and residential)
• Using computer software programs: AutoCAD (required), MS Excel & Word (required), and Enercalc, Retainpro, Risa or Ram Elements
• Understanding how to work with current buildings codes and seismic provisions
• Communicating technical issues clearly and simply, written and verbally
• Problem solving and logic

Job highlights and duties include:

• Designing structural systems for buildings and components
• Preparing calculations and structural design
• Preparing construction documents and sketches including plans, sections, elevations, and details
• Managing the construction phase of projects with review of submittals, RFIs, and job-site visits
• Visiting job sites, which require frequent bending, standing, walking, sitting and may include climbing up ladders

Looking for a team player with these experiences:

• 1-6+ years of work experience
• Bachelor’s and master's degree (preferred) in civil, structural or architectural engineering from an accredited university
• EIT (required), PE (preferred)

Compensation Package

We offer competitive compensation based on experience, paid time off, matching 401k contributions and employer contributions to your health, dental, retirement, and vision plans.