Structural Engineer

Structural Associates Incorporated; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pediatric Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Performance Bonus Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Hours

Professional Registration Fee Reimb.

Job summary

Structural Associates, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our team.

This full-time role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects including industrial, commercial, and high-end residential structures while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We're looking for a Professional Engineer or someone on the path to licensure, with approximately 7 years of structural experience and proficiency in design software.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain licensure promptly.
• Approximately 7+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience with common structural analysis and design software.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for a wide variety of building and structural systems.
• Prepare calculations, drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Review shop drawings and respond to RFIs.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, owners, and project team members.
• Participate in site visits, field observations, and structural assessments.
• Contribute to new construction and renovations as well as forensic and specialty assignments.

Skills

Structural analysis

Design software

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

7+ years of experience

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

RAM

RISA

Enercalc

Bluebeam

Microsoft 365

Job description

Structural Engineer

Grand Rapids, MI (Primarily On-Site)

Full-Time

Work on everything from complex industrial facilities to high-end residential projects while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Structural Associates, Inc. (SAI) is a growing structural engineering firm seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Grand Rapids office.

If you're looking for a role where every project feels different, where you'll collaborate with talented professionals, and where your career doesn't come at the expense of your personal life, we'd like to talk with you.

At SAI, our engineers work on an unusually diverse range of projects, including industrial and manufacturing facilities, commercial buildings, institutional projects, high-end residential structures, renovations, forensic investigations, structural assessments, temporary structures, shoring design, connection design, and expert consulting assignments. We believe variety creates better engineers and makes work more rewarding.

What You'll Do

• Perform structural analysis and design for a wide variety of building and structural systems.
• Prepare calculations, drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Review shop drawings and respond to RFIs.
• Coordinate directly with architects, contractors, owners, and project team members.
• Participate in site visits, field observations, and structural assessments.
• Contribute to projects ranging from new construction and renovations to forensic and specialty structural assignments.

What We're Looking For

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), or ability to obtain licensure promptly.
• Approximately 7+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience with common structural analysis and design software.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Desire to work on a broad range of project types rather than specializing in a single market sector.
• Self-motivated professional who enjoys solving problems and working as part of a team.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Why SAI? Diverse & Challenging Work

You'll gain experience across an exceptionally broad spectrum of project types and industries, helping you develop into a well-rounded structural engineer.

Healthy Work-Life Balance

We believe great engineering doesn't require constant overtime. Our team enjoys flexible scheduling, reasonable workloads, and support for family and personal commitments.

Collaborative Culture

Our engineers work together, share knowledge, and support one another. We value teamwork over competition and treat our employees like professionals.

Professional Growth

As you develop, you'll take on increasing responsibility, lead projects, interact directly with clients, and mentor younger engineers.

Modern Tools & Technology

Our team utilizes industry-leading software including Revit, AutoCAD, RAM, RISA, Enercalc, Bluebeam, Microsoft 365, AI-assisted workflows, and custom process improvements to work more efficiently and effectively.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Pediatric Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Performance Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Hours
• Professional Registration Fee Reimbursement

About SAI

Our continued growth is creating new opportunities for talented engineers who want meaningful work, professional development, and a team they genuinely enjoy working with.