STAFF ENGINEER

JDS Consulting; North Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

9 Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Bonus structure

Job summary

JDS Consulting is seeking a structural engineer to design and review structural components for single and multi-family residential and light-duty commercial projects. You will verify sealed construction documents and communicate with clients, drafters, and engineers to provide clear feedback and mentorship.

Site visits may be required to resolve issues using sound engineering judgment. Requirements include a Civil/Construction Engineering degree, PE certification, 3–4 years’ construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Construction Engineering.
• Passed the PE exam and submitted for PE status with the NC Board.
• 3–4 years of construction experience.
• Experience with concrete and steel design.
• Knowledge of IRC, IBC, ASTM, AISC, NDS.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve construction documents.
• Communicate with clients, drafters, and engineers effectively.
• Provide feedback and mentorship to drafters and engineering interns.
• Make occasional site visits to assess structural issues and find solutions.

Skills

Communication

Technical writing

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Construction Engineering

PE Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Who we are:

Our product is progress.
At JDS Consulting, progress is the way we do business. Progress represents the rapid and streamlined manner in which we move clients from initial requests to final delivery. And progress represents the infrastructure improvements we make by delivering innovative yet practical solutions for every step of the life cycle. We measure progress by the value we bring to your investments, the reputation we build for excellence, and the lives we improve by creating safe, sustainable, and fulfilling spaces where people live, work, travel, and play.

JDS Priorities for 2026:

Employee experience & quality of life

Risk management

Communication & customer service

Lastly financial profitability

Requirements/Responsibilities:

• A structural engineer with experience in designing the structural components of single and multi-family residential structures and light-duty commercial projects, ranging from new construction to additions and repairs, who reviews and approves construction documents.
• Ability to review and approve engineered plans to provide sealed construction documents. Ability to communicate with clients, drafters, and engineers effectively. Provide feedback and mentorship to drafters and engineering interns. Make occasional site visits to assess structural issues and find solutions based on sound engineering judgment.
• Good communication skills
• Technical writing
• Engineering degree from an accredited 4-year institution, PE certification, and Experience in typical wood-framed vertical construction.
• Experience with concrete and masonry foundations. Knowledge of building codes: IRC, IBC, ASTM, AISC, NDS, etc. Proficient with AutoCAD and MS Office
• Organized and responsible with an attention to detail.

Benefits (After 60 Days of Employment)

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• 9 Paid holidays
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, bereavement, parental leave)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Bonus structure

Compensation:

Pay Frequency: semi-monthly

Pay salary range:$75,000 - $100,000 based on experience

All full-time employees at JDS are salaried.

Required Education/Experience:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from a U.S.-accredited university in Civil or Construction Engineering or a related field. Must have passed the P.E. exam and submitted for PE status with the NC Board of Engineering. Experience: 3-4 years of construction experience. Coursework and experience in concrete and steel design.

A job for which military-experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.