Staff/Senior Designer, Structural Engineering

Watry Design, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 46,838 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

A design and engineering firm in San Jose seeks Staff Designers and Senior Designers to join a collaborative team, working on diverse projects across various sectors. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering, with 0-5 years of experience preferred. The role involves calculations, detailing, and assisting with construction documents. Compensation ranges between $34-38 per hour, plus bonus and overtime.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of experience in a relevant field.
• FE strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform calculations in accordance with building codes.
• Design and detail structural members.
• Assist with construction document preparation.
• Create structural plans and details.
• Coordinate details between drawing sheets.
• Ensure drawings comply with standards.
• Assist with construction administration tasks.

Skills

Basic knowledge of building codes

Excellent communication

Proficient in MS Word

Proficient in MS Excel

Experience with Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering

Tools

ETABS

SAFE

Adapt

SP Column

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a collaborative, talented, passionate team where initiative is rewarded? Watry Design, Inc., an Architectural, Structural Engineering and Planning firm, not only fits that bill, but offers far more.

We are seeking Staff Designers and Senior Designers with 0-5 years of experience to work in our San Jose office. This position works on diverse projects for the private sector, municipalities, transit agencies, universities, medical facilities and more.

If your interest is piqued, send your resume, cover letter, and a link to your portfolio or work samples.

Responsibilities

• Perform calculations in accordance with building codes and company standards
• Design and detail structural members
• Assist with construction document preparation
• Create structural plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules
• Coordinate details and dimensions between drawing sheets
• Assure that drawings comply with company production and design standards
• Assist Project Manager with construction administration tasks such as responding to construction questions, reviewing submittals, and performing site visits.
• Works under the direction of a Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager or BIM Specialist

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering
• 0-5 years of experience
• FE strongly preferred

Skills

• Basic knowledge and understanding of building codes including CBC, IBC, ASCE 7, and ACI 318
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel and Bluebeam
• Experience with ETABS, SAFE, Adapt, and SP Column all a plus

Wages are commensurate with experience; wage range is $34-38 per hour plus bonus and overtime.

Watry Design, Inc. is an EEO employer, providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, medical condition, disability, or genetics.