Structural Designer, EIT - Anchorage, AK

Stantec; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Structural EIT to work on small to mid-size structural projects under the guidance of a Senior Structural Engineer. The role involves analysis, design, and detailing of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber systems, with collaboration across disciplines.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil or Structural Engineering degree, an EIT, and are open to early career opportunities. This position emphasizes quality client service and adherence to project constraints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering required.
• NCEES EIT is required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Open to candidates early in their career, including recent graduates.

Responsibilities

• Complete calculations and drawings for small projects under Senior Engineer’s guidance.
• Coordinate with architectural interiors and other engineering disciplines.
• Perform Construction Administration duties including RFIs, submittal reviews, and evaluating contractor change orders.
• Perform calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Communicate design issues and solutions with the design team and owner clients.
• Understand industry standard design processes and construction means and methods.
• Work within project scope, budgets, and design approach to deliver projects to clients on time and on budget.
• Assist with development of design standards.

Skills

Structural analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Drafting/ detailing

Education

Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

NCEES EIT

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Enercalc

RISA

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Opportunity

The role of a Structural EIT is to work independently on smaller projects, and as a team member of larger projects under the guidance of a Senior Structural Engineer. The Structural EIT will be able to perform structural analysis, design and detailing of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber systems. Additional responsibilities include:

Your Key Responsibilities

• Complete calculations and drawings for small projects under Senior Engineer’s guidance.
• Works with and coordinates with architectural interiors, and other engineering disciplines.
• Perform Construction Administration duties including completing field observations reports, responding to RFIs, submittal reviews, and evaluating contractor change orders.
• Perform calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Communicate design issues and solutions with the design team and owner clients.
• Understanding industry standard design processes and understanding of construction means and methods.
• Work within project scope, budgets, and design approach to deliver projects to clients on time, on budget, and at a high level of client service.
• Assist with development of design standards.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to participate and collaborate with a project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Basic understanding of Revit, and the use of it as a drafting/design tool.
• Thorough understanding of structural engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, building programs and other similar materials.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit; Component Design Software such as Enercalc; Finite Element Analysis Software such as RISA and SAP.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of structural building codes and requirements.
• Experience with modeling software (Autodesk Revit).
• Experience with general business software (Microsoft Office suite).
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form concepts and ideas to a diverse audience of architects, engineers, and owner clients effectively.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required, Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
• We are open to candidates who are early in their career, including recent graduates.
• NCEES EIT is required.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.