Structural Engineer

Kimley-Horn; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off

Student loan matching

Bonuses

Job summary

Kimley-Horn’s Akron, Ohio office is seeking a Structural Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Renewable Structures team. This on-site role focuses on civil and structural design, producing complete design packages, and coordinating with clients on permitting and approvals.

The ideal candidate has a PE license (or can obtain within 12 months), experience in the Energy sector, and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D for plan sets and construction drawings.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant engineering design experience.
• PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Energy discipline experience including design, permitting, and software applications.
• Experience with task management, concept design, and project management tasks.
• Familiar with coordinating with clients, attending meetings, and overseeing quality standards.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D; ability to build plan sets and construction documents.
• Ability to build plan sets and construction documents.
• Design experience including utilities, site layout, drainage, and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Civil and structural design.
• Produce and review full design packages.
• Perform detailed selection of hardware.
• Review submittals.
• Prepare calculations and models for structural designs.
• Permitting and agency coordination.
• Client management.

Skills

Structural design

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Client management

Permitting

Project coordination

Energy sector experience

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Plan sets preparation

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Akron, Ohio (OH) office is seeking a Structural Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Renewable Structures team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Civil and structural design
• Produce and review full design packages
• Perform detailed selection of hardware
• Review submittals
• Prepare calculations and models for structural designs
• Jurisdictional Permitting and Agency Coordination
• Client Management

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant engineering design experience
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• Candidates should have experience within the Energy discipline including experiencewith design, permitting, and applicable software applications
• Experience with task management, concept design, and assisting project management tasks
• Familiar with coordinating with clients, attending client meetings, and overseeing quality standards
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Ability to build plan sets and other construction documents
• Design experience that includes utilities, site layout, drainage, due diligence and permitting

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.