Structural Engineer

Keen Project Solutions, LLC; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Keen Project Solutions, LLC is seeking a Structural Engineer to contribute to the design of structural systems for ag and industrial projects. You will perform calculations, assist with Revit drawings, write evaluations, and participate in site observations under experienced supervision.

The role emphasizes accuracy, learning, and collaboration across disciplines, with opportunities to grow toward SE/PE licensure and lead small projects as you advance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing SE or PE license.
• Design of structural steel, concrete, and foundations for ag and industrial projects.
• Produce calculations and evaluation reports; participate in site observations.
• Assist with structural drawings in Revit; coordinate with other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide preliminary structural designs with safety and code compliance in mind.
• Perform hand calculations and use software to verify member capacities and load paths.
• Model systems in structural analysis software and cross-check results.
• Develop calculation packages and sketches communicating design intent to teams and fabricators.
• Coordinate with mechanical, piping, and equipment teams for sizing and install constraints.

Skills

Structural design

Hand calculations

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing SE/PE license

Tools

Revit

RISA

STAAD

RAM

Job description

Role Definition

An Structural Engineer must be detail oriented, open to learning, and have a structural design background. They must be working towards their SE or PE license. They will perform calculations, assist with the production of structural drawings in Revit, write evaluations and reports, and participate in job site observations. A Structural Engineer will have the ability to accurately and efficiently design structural steel, concrete, and foundations for ag and industrial projects under the direction of a Sr. Structural Engineer using hand calculations and a variety of design software. This role profile is subject to change at any time.

PROTECT PEOPLE

• Safety comes first in everything I do
• I protect our seat at the table by doing my best work
• I develop myself and others
• I put the needs of the Company and others above my own
• I represent myself and the Company professionally at all times

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS

• I respect people
• I have a positive attitude
• I collaborate and build healthy external relationships
• I collaborate and build healthy internal relationships
• I engage in healthy conflict
• I act with honesty, integrity, and ethics
• I avoid dramatic and toxic behavior

FOCUS ON END GOALS

• I focus my efforts on providing valueadded work to the customer; “work in the business”
• I start with the end in mind
• I honor our process
• I act with the greater good of the company and the team in mind
• I embrace the EOS process and take the appropriate amount of time to "work on the business"
• I respect Company resources

DRIVE INNOVATION

• I offer 2 Second Lean improvements
• I act with a continuous improvement mindset; low tech or high tech
• I think differently to create value and solve problems

TOP 5 ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR PRELIMINARY STRUCTURAL DESIGNS

• Consider the safety of Keen Project Solutions construction personnel, the customer, operators, subcontractors, and the general public in project design per OSHA, MSHA, IBC, IFC, NFPA 101, or other applicable regulatory requirements for all scopes of work.
• Research and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and municipal codes, permits, and standards relying upon proper expertise and resources internally and externally.
• Work closely with internal and external project partners, engineers, and other professionals to develop project technical parameters and scope.
• Integrate new technology or environmentally friendly practices into existing processes.
• Consider safety, manufacturability, constructability, potential failures, customer usage, functionality, and efficiency during the design process.

UTILIZES HAND CALCULATIONS AND SOFTWARE TO EVALUATE STRUCTURAL DESIGNS AND SIZE COMPONENTS

• Performs code compliant hand calculations to verify member capacities, connection forces, and load paths for steel, concrete, and miscellaneous support structures.
• Uses structural analysis software (e.g., RISA, STAAD, RAM, or equivalent) to model systems, evaluate load combinations, and confirm design assumptions.
• Sizes beams, columns, bracing, and support components based on dead, live, wind, seismic, and equipment loads, ensuring alignment with project criteria.
• Validates software outputs through independent engineering judgment, cross checks, and simplified analytical methods.
• Develops sketches, markups, and calculation packages that clearly communicate design intent to internal teams, fabricators, and third party engineers.
• Applies AISC, ASCE 7, ACI, and manufacturer data to determine allowable stresses, deflection limits, and connection requirements.
• Evaluates existing structures and proposed modifications using both field measurements and analytical methods to confirm adequacy or identify required reinforcement.
• Coordinates with mechanical, piping, and equipment teams to ensure structural components are properly sized for loads, clearances, and installation constraints.
• Incorporates constructability and fabrication considerations into sizing decisions to support prefabrication and efficient installation.

WORKS CLOSELY WITH OTHER DISCIPLINES TO MINIMIZE OBSTRUCTIONS

• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate and contribute to internal and external engineering and design teams.
• Contribute to design efforts with all parties involved in the project, including Owners, outside engineers, architects, consultants, contractors, trade contractors, and project management staff.
• Participate in Owner Design Coordination Meetings with open communication and collaboration with owners, designers, and trade partners to build a team atmosphere, resolve conflicts early, and drive progress. Utilize online collaboration tools and web meetings to coordinate/communicate and conduct business efficiently.
• Built positive relationships with internal and external project managers, project engineers, design partners, and customers when collaborating on projects.
• Communicate effectively to ensure all team members and customers are well informed throughout the design process, including effective use of facetoface meetings, web and phone conferences, collaborative software, design meetings, events, and other common channels of communication.

DIRECTS AND CHECKS THE DETAILING OF STRUCTURES BY DESIGNERS AND