Structural Engineer

Blcompanies; Meriden (CT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

An engineering firm is seeking a motivated Structural / Civil Engineer to join their team in Connecticut. This role offers technical engineering responsibilities along with leadership development opportunities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for structural and civil engineering design, field reviews, and managing submittals. The position requires a B.S. in Civil Engineering, EIT certification, proficient knowledge in design software, and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. The firm provides competitive benefits and supports hybrid working environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience designing buildings or other structures.
• EIT certification required.
• Strong knowledge of relevant building codes, standards, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural plans and evaluate existing structures.
• Create site and permitting drawings.
• Conduct field reviews and site observations.
• Participate in leadership development programs.

Skills

Reinforced concrete design

Steel design

Masonry design

Written communication

Verbal communication

Technical communication

AutoCAD proficiency

Revit proficiency

Leadership skills

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

RAM/RISA familiarity

Job description

Bl companies is growing and looking for a motivated Structural / Civil Engineer to join our team. This role combines technical engineering responsibilities with leadership development opportunities, giving the candidate a chance to make a significant impact on both projects and the organization.

The role will focus on developing and reviewing structural and civil engineering designs, creating site and permitting plans, conducting field reviews, managing submittals, and participating in leadership development programs to contribute to both project success and organizational growth.

The ideal candidate will be versatile, capable of performing both structural and civil engineering tasks, and eager to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop structural plans, sections, and details; evaluate existing structures using computer analysis and hand calculations in accordance with applicable building codes, standards, and specifications.
• Create site plans, permitting drawings, basic grading and drainage designs, and utility layouts.
• Review reports and drawings from other disciplines to ensure project alignment.
• Conduct field reviews, site observations, and prepare summary reports.
• Review structural submittals, shop drawings, and contractors’ requests for information (RFIs).
• Research permit requirements and local regulations.
• Participate in BL’s leadership development programs, contributing to organizational growth while enhancing personal leadership skills.
• Adapt to current project needs by performing both structural and civil engineering tasks.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering.
• EIT certification required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience designing buildings or other structures.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete, steel, and masonry design.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and technical communication skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, familiarity with RAM/RISA, and other industry-standard design platforms.

BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Year’s paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 500 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 18 offices and is expanding. Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.