Structural Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Baton Rouge team to design hydraulic and marine structures, including spillways, piers, and waterfront facilities. You will apply advanced structural analysis and detailing in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Candidates should have 5+ years in structural design, proficiency with RAM, ETABS, SAP2000, and AutoCAD/Revit, and be eligible for professional registration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a structural focus (required).
• Master's in Civil Engineering (Structural) preferred.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analysis, design, and detailing of structural steel and reinforced structures.
• Modeling, analysis, design, and detailing of structures under hydraulic, geotechnical, coastal, and marine loading.
• Design and detailing of work platforms, piers, wharves, navigation structures, and hydraulic control structures.
• Foundation designs including piles, mats, and footings.
• Value engineering, design review, and risk assessment for waterfront projects.
• Prepare engineering reports, calculation packages, and construction specs.
• Contribute to proposals, scopes, and budgets.
• Field investigations and site inspections of dams, levees, and marine structures.
• Coordinate with CAD Designers on contract plans and documents.

Skills

Structural Analysis

RISA

ETABS

RAM

SAP2000

SAFE

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam Studio

NCEES exam prep

OSH A 40-hr HAZWOPER

Driving for travel

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Eng. (Structural focus)

Master's in Civil Eng. (Structural)

Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam Studio

Job description

Structural Engineer

Primary Location: US-LA-Baton Rouge

ID: 2026-4572

• Category: Structural Engineering
• Position Type: Regular Full-Time
• Remote: No
• Additional Location: US-TX-Houston
• Additional Location: US-GA-Atlanta
• Additional Location: US-GA-Kennesaw
• Additional Location: US-MI-Ann Arbor
• Additional Location: US-MI-Detroit

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec is looking for an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Structural Team to support the design of hydraulic and marine structures. You will be asked to apply your knowledge in the design and evaluation of hydraulic control structures (spillways, weirs, outlet structures, floodwalls, gates, etc.) and nearshore marine structures (piers, wharfs, platforms, etc.). In the role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders and establish yourself as a key member of our growing structural practice out of Baton Rouge, LA; New Orleans, LA; Houston, TX; Atlanta, GA; Ann Arbor, MI; Detroit, MI or any of our other Geosyntec offices. The opportunity for hybrid and remote work schedules is at the discretion of the Company.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analysis, design, and detailing of structural steel and reinforced structures
• Modeling, analysis, design, and detailing of conventional and unconventional structures subjected to hydraulic, geotechnical, coastal, and marine loading conditions;
• Structural design and detailing of work platforms, bulkheads, retaining structures, piers, wharves, dolphins, navigation structures, and hydraulic control structures;
• Foundation designs may include deep and shallow foundations, pile-supported systems, pile caps, mats, footings, etc.;
• Structural value engineering, design review, constructability review, and risk assessment for water resources, flood protection, and waterfront infrastructure projects;
• Preparing technical documents including engineering reports, calculation packages, technical memoranda, and construction specifications;
• Contribute to the development of project proposals, scopes of work, and budgets;
• Conducting condition assessments, precondition surveys, field investigations, and construction inspections of dams, levees, floodwalls, and marine structures;
• Coordinating with CAD Designers on the development of Contract Plans and construction documents.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a structural engineering focus. (required)
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering (Structural). (preferred)
• Professional registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.). (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 5 years (7+ preferred) directly relevant experience in a design environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Experience in the design and detailing of steel connections and reinforced concrete. (required)
• Experience in repair/retrofit design of concrete hydraulic structures. (preferred)
• Experience in the design and evaluation of commercial waterfront structures. (preferred)
• Experience in the inspection and condition evaluation of structures. (preferred)
• The ability to sit for the NCEES 16-Hour Structural Engineering exam within two years of hire. (preferred)
• Knowledge of relevant structural engineering design and detailing software (RISA, ETABS, RAM, SAP2000, SAFE, GSA, etc.). (required)
• Knowledge of design collaboration software (Bluebeam Studio), and operation of CAD/VDC/BIM software (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.). (preferred)
• Knowledge of general numerical modeling tools. (preferred)
• Experience working within the construction sector or performing design work for contractors/construction managers. (preferred)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, and meeting strict deadlines. (required)
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

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