Structural Engineer

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to lead small to medium design projects, performing complete design work under supervision and ensuring code compliance. This role requires a strong background in structural analysis and coordination with drafting teams.

The ideal candidate has a BS/MS in Civil Engineering, 3+ years of relevant experience, and a PE is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant civil/structural engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium civil/structural design teams and coordinate scope, schedule and budget.
• Develop conceptual layouts, calculations, and drawings in accordance with codes.
• Review vendor drawings and constructability with other disciplines.
• Provide field support and ensure quality checks for engineering deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

CAD software experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

Job Summary: Generally responsible for performing all aspects for a complete design of small and large structural engineering assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. This work will be performed under general supervision.

Primary Responsibilities (includes but not limited to)

• Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.
• Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
• Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand.
• Producing estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.
• Producing detail design calculations and sketches for materials of construction associated with the project.
• Calculations produced will be neatly prepared and organized for efficient checking by others and efficient use by drafters/designers for preparing drawings and as a deliverable when required.
• Producing designs with efficient use of construction materials with an overall emphasis on ease of construction and completed product meeting the expectations of the client.
• Checking calculations made by other engineers to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria and conformance to good engineering practice.
• Assisting the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems. Responsibility to furnish sufficient sketches and details necessary for completion of engineering drawings.
• Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project.
• Advising the senior engineer concerning design or scope changes, which have been identified.
• Assisting other engineers in developing and assembling scopes, drawings and specifications into a “package”, enabling civil/structural purchase inquiries to be issued for procurement of materials or subcontract pricing.
• Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for civil/structural input.
• Developing construction specifications.
• Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Performing fieldwork necessary to gather field data, check tie-ins and provide construction support.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel in the department.
• Able to lead small to medium size teams in coordinating civil/structural efforts and keeping the team focused on scope, schedule and budget.
• Developing small work sharing packages for interoffice execution support.

This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.

Ideal Background

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university is required. Structural coursework is required for structural engineering positions.

Registration

Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.

Experience

This position requires 3+ years of relevant industrial experience in civil/structural engineering.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge and application of the International Building Code and associated standards (ASCE, AISC, ACI, etc.).
• Expertise with civil/structural analysis software including operating and interpreting results.
• Knowledge of the discipline specific methods, practices and techniques required to engineer, design and construct process and manufacturing projects.
• Able to lead a small to medium team to deliver on commitments.
• Working knowledge of CAD software, either AutoCAD, Microstation or both.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are developed and able to provide interoffice execution support with general supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Compensation & Benefits

This role offers a highly competitive compensation package, including:

• Paid time off
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits
• Matching retirement contributions

Locations & Work Flexibility

• Primary location: Mobile, AL
• Additional office options: TX, LA, AL, SC, PA
• Hybrid or interoffice execution support may be available
• Relocation assistance may be offered based on role and location

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug‑free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.