Structural Designer II

Element Structural Engineers Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Structural Engineers Inc. in Oakland seeks a motivated civil/structural engineer to contribute to design work across concrete, steel, masonry, and wood projects. You will support data collection, basic analyses, and drafting under supervision while collaborating with the project team.

This role emphasizes QA/QC awareness, client service, and meeting schedule targets. Candidates should have a degree in civil/structural engineering and an Engineer in Training license, with 1+ years in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master in Civil or Structural Engineering or 8 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data collection and computations with guidance.
• Prepare drawings and visual aids with guidance.
• Assist in construction activities with guidance.
• Review weekly project staffing and understand assigned tasks.
• Communicate with project team and escalate concerns to Senior Leaders.
• Manage personal time to deliver on tasks and report conflicts to Project Managers.
• Increase understanding of QA/QC and client service expectations.
• Participate in project meetings with Senior Engineer.
• Manage Level I projects.

Skills

Effective communication

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Time management

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor/Master in Civil/Structural Engineering

8 years related experience

Engineer in Training license

Tools

Enercalc

Bluebeam

Risa 3D

Risa Floor

Risa Connection

Google Suite

Deltek VP

MS Office

Job description

Description

Responsible for conducting design work on building structures requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection and application of engineering techniques on increasingly difficult tasks. Understand procedures and criteria for various project types, including but not limited to concrete, steel, masonry and wood. Works closely with project team internally and externally to deliver projects.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical

Under close supervision, performs a variety of engineering tasks, including:

• Assists in collecting data and gathers information or documents for project with guidance.
• Performs standard computations or analysis.
• Assist in preparing drawings and visual aids with guidance.
• Assist in construction activities with guidance.

Project Management

• Review individual weekly project staffing report.
• Understand the tasks and roles assigned to you on a project.
• Communicating with the Internal Project Team and or escalating concerns to Senior Leaders. Limited communication with external design team, based on the project scope. Communicating with the Senior Leaders when the scope, complexity or the duration of the tasks assigned changes.
• Manage your personal time to deliver on all project tasks assigned and communicating to respective Project Managers when there are conflicts or competing schedule demands.
• Increase understanding of QA/QC protocol for all tasks for which you are responsible.
• Increase understanding of client service expectation.
• Increase understanding of key financial performance indicators for successful project completion, including on-time and on-budget objectives.
• Attend meeting with Senior Engineer to discuss active projects.
• Manage Level I projects.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide feedback to operational procedures to improve efficiency
• Gain understanding of organizational risk associated with technical design items.
• Develop Engineering and Drawing standard SOP with guidance.
• Participate in hiring interview as needed
• Train new hires, provide guidance to Structural Designer I staff.
• Participate in the performance review/feedback process.
• Assist with preparing for presentations internally and externally.
• Basic understanding of meaningful strategic relationships.
• Understand how role fits into the larger strategic plan of the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

• B.S. and/or M.S. Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering and/or Masters’ degree in Structural Engineering or 8 years of related experience.
• 1+ years working in the field of structural engineering.
• Engineer in Training license
• LEED AP encouraged
• Ability to lead by example.
• Embraces life-long learning, staying current with industry trends.
• Interacts in a fun and collaborative way with staff, general public, officials, and contractors. Possesses effective oral and written communication skills. Assists with client, customer, or official contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments or meetings.
• Possesses basic understanding of Enercalc, Bluebeam, Risa 3D, Google Suite, and Deltek VP. Gain exposure to Risa Floor and Risa Connection.
• Ability to use MS Office products.
• Member of SEAONC or industry related organization encouraged.
• Engaged in outreach activities with community service organizations.
• Ability to travel to other locations to work on projects as needed.
• Analytical and critical problem-solving skills