Structural Designer (Entry Level) - Summer 2027

Iaas Lc; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Licensure support

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship programs

Well-being programs

Job summary

An engineering firm in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Civil/Structural engineer-in-training to contribute to design and analysis of framing systems. You will perform calculations, verify field conditions, and prepare coordinated construction documents.

Qualifications include a Civil/Structural degree, Revit proficiency, and familiarity with building codes (IBC, ASCE7). Internship or prior design experience is valued; EIT preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required; Master’s program preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) license preferred.
• Revit and structural analysis software experience encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Formulate design and analysis of structural framing systems with direction and assistance.
• Perform calculations related to structural design.
• Conduct field measuring and checking at construction sites to verify existing conditions.
• Prepare construction documents and coordinate with other disciplines to produce well-coordinated sets of documents.
• Coordinate with other disciplines for clash detection and load determination under supervision.
• Review shop-drawing submittals to ensure design intent is met.
• Maintain project files including calculations, correspondence, and reference materials.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Tools

Autodesk Revit

RISA

RAM

ETABS

SAP2000

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Formulate design and analysis of structural framing systems with direction and assistance
• Perform necessary calculations related to structural design
• Conduct field measuring and checking at construction sites to verify existing conditions
• Prepare construction documents and coordinate with other disciplines to produce well-coordinated sets of documents
• Coordinate with other disciplines for clash detection and load determination under supervision
• Review shop-drawing submittals to ensure design intent is met
• Maintain project files including calculations, correspondence, and reference materials
• Perform related duties as assigned

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field required; Master’s program preferred
• Prior internship experience in building design consulting preferred
• Engineer in Training (EIT) license preferred
• Basic knowledge of Building Information Modeling software (Autodesk Revit)
• Strong technical and analytical skills, including knowledge of steel and concrete design principles for structural systems
• Understanding of building code standards and loading requirements (IBC, ASCE7, etc.)
• General knowledge of structural analysis software such as Risa, RAM, ETABS, and SAP 2000
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu
• Finite Element Modeling (FEM) skills considered a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Support for professional growth including licensure support and tuition reimbursement
• Robust training programs and mentorship opportunities
• Commitment to employee financial, physical, and emotional well-being

Training & Development

The company provides robust training, licensure support, internships, mentorships, and tuition reimbursement to support professional growth.