Structural Engineer

Novum Structures; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

A construction firm in Wisconsin is looking for a Structural Engineer to manage engineering tasks on assigned projects. Responsibilities include handling design and analysis, coordinating with external stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery and compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have an engineering degree and 1-5 years of experience in designing steel structures. The role offers full-time employment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• One to five years of applicable experience designing steel structures.
• Experience in Structural Analysis using Finite Element Method.
• Basic computer skills with relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering tasks and ensure timely delivery.
• Develop structural schemes and proposals for cost efficiency.
• Coordinate with external teams to obtain approvals.

Skills

Structural Analysis

Design of steel structures

Project management

Education

Engineering degree (Civil, Mechanical or Architectural)

Tools

AutoCAD

STAAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Role: Structural Engineer responsible for handling all engineering matters for assigned projects. Provide technical services including code analysis, structural analysis, design and calculations, coordination of all structural and cladding details, facilitation of engineering stamping and obtaining client approvals. Ensure all engineering services are delivered on time, within budget, and with appropriate material usage.

Essential Duties and Principal Responsibilities

• Receive new projects from Sales and produce a comparative take-off study versus the project estimate, outlining materials to be used and the technical time allotted; follow up with Sales for clarification before proceeding with design.
• Develop structural schemes and cladding details per contractual obligations, architectural intent, budget and schedules. Propose value-engineered options to the Project Manager to determine if the team can reduce costs.
• Manage detailers to maintain design and material usage within budget and function. Do not compromise safety, but ensure efficient design.
• Plan and oversee shop and fabrication drawings and calculation books. Before submittal and release to production, verify drawings for fit and structural integrity.
• Perform calculations to justify member sizes and connection details and produce the calculation booklet for submittal to the client.
• Facilitate review of calculations and drawings with the Engineering Consultant to obtain a sealed stamped set for the project region.
• Coordinate externally with architects, consultants, subcontractors and contractors to plan and organize work, creating schedules and communications to obtain approvals of drawings and calculations.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Civil, Mechanical or Architectural) with a structural emphasis.
• One (1) to five (5) years of applicable experience designing steel structures.
• Experience in Structural Analysis using finite element method of analysis.
• Use of basic computer tools and software (Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD, etc.); experience with STAAD, RSTAB, ANSYS or similar essential.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Construction

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance