Structural Engineer

BL Companies; Meriden (CT); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six holidays

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

ESOP

401k matching

Hybrid work model

Job summary

BL Companies is seeking a motivated Structural/Civil Engineer to join our team. The role blends technical design with leadership development, offering the chance to impact projects and the organization. The position can be based in any of our Northeast offices.

The candidate will develop and review structural and civil designs, create site and permitting plans, conduct field reviews, manage submittals, and participate in leadership programs to contribute to project success and growth.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering required.
• EIT certification required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience designing buildings or other structures.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit; RAM/RISA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural plans, sections, and details; evaluate existing structures using computer analysis and hand calculations.
• 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’ RFIs.
• Research permit requirements and local regulations.
• Participate in BL’s leadership development programs to contribute to growth.
• Adapt to current project needs by performing both structural and civil tasks.

Skills

Leadership development

Field reviews

Structural design

Civil design

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

EIT certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

RAM/RISA

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. This position can be based in any of our Northeast offices.

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.


• Reworded to “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.

Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.