Structural Engineer

Esp-Associates,-Inc; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

PTO & 9 paid holidays

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance & AD&D

HSA & FSAs

Job summary

McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), an ESP Company, is hiring a Structural Engineer to lead structural design and project management across Arkansas and nearby states. The role includes mentoring junior staff and coordinating with clients and agencies to obtain approvals.

Responsibilities cover planning, design, and production of construction documents using AutoCAD and REVIT, while ensuring on‑time, on‑budget project delivery and adherence to codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in structural engineering.
• PE licensure in Arkansas or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 5+ years of transferrable design and project management experience.
• Knowledge of structural codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate a wide variety of projects.
• Develop construction documents for structural projects using AutoCAD and REVIT.
• Lead project teams to complete on time and on budget; provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Review plans and respond to internal and agency quality control comments.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and clients to obtain approvals.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in structural engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

3D modeling software

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Fayetteville, AR, US

McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), an ESP Company, is a regional, multidisciplined engineering consulting firm with more than 160 employees throughout four offices in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, and Rogers. We are focused on providing exceptional customer service by committing our time, energy and professionalism to complete projects that enhance the quality of life, improve infrastructure and offer positive economic impacts to improve the communities where we serve, live and work.

Summary

This position will be responsible for structural projects across Arkansas, Oklahoma, and other states as needed by MCE. The Structural Engineer manages the structural design and project management of construction projects. Typical structural design includes water/wastewater facilities, buried concrete structures, vaults, drainage structures, and architectural structural design as necessary to support the civil design staff. Additionally, this position will be responsible for developing the project structural budget. As the Engineer and Project Manager of the team, you will manage planning, designing, and assist with lead management of a wide variety of projects.

This position will also be responsible for mentoring entry and mid-level engineers within the department. This position will serve as a key part of our team and will have the opportunity to work on challenging turnkey projects with an experienced design team.

Responsibilities

• Planning, development, implementation, and evaluation with the management of a wide variety of projects.
• Problem resolution
• Develop construction documents for structural projects using AutoCAD and REVIT.
• Manage the project team to develop and complete projects on time and on budget.
• Complete plan review comments from internal quality control process and from the agency review process.
• Prepare written communications, applications, and reports
• Review and implement geotechnical reports, as well as state and federal codes to ensure project compliance
• Work in partnership with engineering staff to identify project opportunities and constraints, assist in municipal meetings and submittals, and complete plan revisions as needed to obtain project approval
• Prepare for and attend meetings with internal and external clients
• Must be willing to work in a team environment
• Maintain a good rapport with regulatory agencies and review authorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in structural engineering
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Arkansas, or the ability to obtain PE licensure within 6 months of employment.
• 5+ years’ transferrable design and project management experience
• Knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of structural Codes and Standards
• AutoCAD, REVIT, 3D modeling software
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of structural engineering.
• Exercise independent judgment
• Initiative, creativity, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Time management and planning
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong technical and analytical skills

Travel

• Most travel is limited to short day trips to visit jobsites, meet clients, etc.

MCE offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews.
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility at beginning of the quarter following 3 months’ employment)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 9 Paid Holidays
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (MCE self-insured)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account & Limited Flexible Spending Account
• HSA Savings Account
• Additional Optional Insurances Available