Structural Engineer

TruTalent Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TruTalent Inc. in Roanoke, VA, is seeking a licensed Structural Engineer to design and engineer structural solutions for industrial clients, ensuring projects meet the highest standards.

You will join a team of licensed structural engineers, designers and drafters to collaborate across disciplines. The ideal candidate will perform field work at industrial sites, develop concepts, present design documents, and coordinate with project managers to produce construction drawings.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• M.S. in Structural Engineering is preferred but not required.
• P.E. license or ability to obtain licensure in near future.
• 5+ years of experience with design and engineering within industrial facilities.
• Experience with hand calculations as well as structural software (RISA, others).
• Experience and skill communicating design intent to drafters and reviewers.
• Expertise in concrete and steel design.
• Ability to self-perform small projects and collaborate with a team.
• Familiarity with capital project development and FEL process is desirable.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Perform field work at industrial sites, taking measurements, sketching concepts, and communicating with stakeholders on projects that involve existing and new infrastructure.
• Design and engineer concepts independently as well as within a project team.
• Present concepts and design documents for review internally and externally with client stakeholders.
• Coordinate with project managers and drafters for development of construction drawings and documents.
• Work both independently and in a collaborative team environment depending on project scope.

Skills

Licensed structural engineer

Concrete design

Steel design

Field work

Education

B.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering (ABET)

M.S. in Structural Engineering (preferred)

Tools

RISA

CAD tools

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated licensed Structural Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will work to design and engineer structural solutions for our clients. Your design and engineering expertise will ensure that projects are completed effectively to the highest standards contributing to the overall success of the project. You will join our structural engineering group and collaborate with a team of licensed structural engineers, structural designers and drafters.

The ideal candidate will excel at the following duties and responsibilities:

• Perform field work at industrial and manufacturing client sites which will include taking measurements, sketching concepts, and communicating with stakeholders on projects that involve existing and new infrastructure.
• Design and engineer the concepts independently as well as within a collaborative project team.
• Present concepts and design documents for review internally with team members and externally with client stakeholders.
• Coordinate with project managers and drafters for the development of construction drawings and documents.
• Work within a collaborative team environment as well as independently depending on the size and scope of the project.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering (Civil / Structural preferred) from an ABET accredited institution.
• M.S. in Structural Engineering from an accredited institution preferred but not required.
• P.E. license or ability to obtain licensure in the near future.
• 5+ years of experience with design and engineering within industrial or manufacturing facilities.
• Experience with hand calculations as well as RISA or other structural engineering software.
• Experience and skill with communicating and coordinating design intent to drafters and designers and reviewing and checking progress prints.
• Expertise and extensive knowledge of concrete and steel design.
• Ability to self-perform small projects and collaborate with a team.
• Capable of interacting with clients and developing productive working relationships.
• Prior consulting engineer and construction experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with capital project development and the FEL process is desired.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.