Project Engineer - Structural

Giles Flythe Engineers; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401k

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

A structural engineering firm in Charlotte, North Carolina is seeking a Structural Project Engineer to assist clients with structural assessments and forensic inspections. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and have at least two years of structural engineering experience. Responsibilities include conducting field investigations, writing reports, and performing structural design. The role offers a competitive salary, health insurance, and opportunities for career growth in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum two years of structural engineering experience.
• EIT Certification required.
• Strong communication skills for client interaction.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site investigations and assessments of structures.
• Complete forensic engineering evaluations and reports.
• Conduct residential and commercial structural design.
• Travel to inspection sites for evaluations.

Skills

Technical writing

Strong communication

Project management

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

STRUCTURAL PROJECT ENGINEER (EI)

Giles Flythe Engineers, Inc. is looking for a Structural Engineer to join our Charlotte, North Carolina team.

THE WORK YOU WILL PERFORM:

In this role, you will be assisting property owners in solving problems and understanding building and site improvements through forensic site inspections, technical reports, and repair/construction design.

• Perform on-site field investigations and structural assessments of existing homes, buildings, or structures.
• Complete forensic structural engineering evaluations and reports.
• Perform residential and commercial structural design.
• Work on construction administration projects.
• Effectively and professionally communicate in writing and verbally with clients, including homeowners, property owners, contractors, engineers, and architects.
• Travel to inspection sites, both residential and commercial.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited engineering program. Preferably a structural engineering focus.
• Minimum two years of structural engineering experience.
• Engineering Intern Training (EIT) Certification
• Proven technical writing and report writing skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with clients daily.
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously.
• Willing to perform crawl spaces, attics, basements, and roof inspections. Must have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, climb and balance.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and AutoCAD.
• Valid Driver's license with a good driving record.

ABOUT GILES FLYTHE ENGINEERS (GFE):

Giles Flythe Engineers, Inc. was founded in 2003 with a focus on evaluating buildings and site improvements. We specialize in working with property owners and community associations in problem-solving, repair/maintenance planning, pre-purchase due diligence, cost estimating, and structural design. We work with thousands of properties each year, including commercial real estate, high-rise condominium properties, townhome communities, and single-family residential properties. Our clients include commercial real estate investors/owners, homeowners, community associations, general contractors, and architects.

OUR TEAM

Our team has a wide range of relevant engineering experience, including environmental engineering, structural engineering, site civil engineering, land development, stormwater engineering, mechanical engineering, and building envelope evaluations. We have a highly collaborative culture which enables us to readily draw from the experience and expertise of our team. We embrace a decentralized leadership structure relying on empowered autonomous team members to make most decisions.

WHY WORK FOR GFE?

Giles Flythe Engineers offers a collaborative work environment with a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a clearly defined bonus plan based on individual performance. We offer health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401k, paid holidays, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, training, professional development, and gym membership reimbursement. As we continue to grow, we anticipate many future career growth and development opportunities.

Giles Flythe Engineers, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.