Structural Design Engineer - Entry Level

Thorsonbaker; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

401K Matching

Free vision insurance

Free Dental Insurance

Free Short-Term Disability

Free Long-Term Disability

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Thorsonbaker is seeking a Civil Engineer to participate in the technical development of design and construction documentation for institutional and commercial buildings. Responsibilities include structural design and coordinating with various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil (Structural) Engineering, possess excellent communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD, and Revit.

This role may require national travel and the ability to work beyond 40 hours when necessary.

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiar with AutoCAD and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Structural design of foundations, floors, roof, and lateral resistance system.
• Prepare calculations and well-coordinated construction documents.
• Communicate and coordinate with various stakeholders.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and coordinate during construction.
• Travel nationally for site visits and prepare detailed reports.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Efficiency in Microsoft Word

Efficiency in Microsoft Excel

Familiarity with AutoCAD

Familiarity with Revit

Good work ethic

Ability to work extra hours

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil (Structural) Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Description

Participate as a team member in the technical development of schematic, design development, construction documents, specifications and construction administration for institutional and commercial building projects.

Duties Include

• Structural design of foundations, floors, roof, and lateral resistance system for various building types in retail and commercial buildings.
• Prepare calculations and well-coordinated, technically sound construction documents that are cost effective, efficient and constructible.
• Communicate and coordinate with architects, owners, other engineering disciplines, vendors, building officials, other consultants, etc. throughout the design phases of the building project.
• Must meet client schedules and internal design and construction administration time budgets.
• Office construction administration includes review of shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and coordinate with contractors, design team, building officials, owner, etc. through the construction phase of the building project.
• Able to travel nationally for pre-design site visits, design meetings, construction phase site observations, etc. and prepare detailed technical narrative reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil (Structural) Engineering required.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiar with AutoCAD and Revit.
• FE/EIT a plus.
• Capable of attending and engaging in meetings with clients, owners, contractors, etc. in a positive and productive manner.
• Possess a good work ethic and be efficient in job duties.
• Willing to work extra hours above 40 hours a week when necessary to meet project deadlines and client demands.

Schedule

8 hours Mon-Friday

8.5 hours Mon-Thursday with 6-hour Fridays

9 hours Mon-Thursday with 4-hour Fridays

Benefits

• 401K
• 401K Matching
• Free vision insurance
• Free Dental Insurance
• Free Short-Term Disability
• Free Long-Term Disability
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time offProfessional development assistance