Structural Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Town of Islip (NY); Remote; USD 92,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in civil engineering designs seeks a Civil Engineer with minimum 2 years of experience in retaining wall design. This remote position requires candidates to reside in Long Island for occasional site visits. Duties include the planning and design of earth retention structures and coordinating design documentation. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Profit Sharing

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in civil engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with hands-on retaining wall design.
• Certificates: EIT.

Responsibilities

• Perform designs for retaining wall systems and sound barrier walls.
• Assist with project design and documentation development.
• Participate in site visits and project meetings.

Skills

AutoCAD

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Vespa

ReSSA

MSEW

Slide

L-Pile

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

MUST HAVE 2 YEARS (MIN.) OF EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD OF CIVIL AND/OR GEOTECHNCIAL ENGINEERING DESIGN.We are specifically seeking a candidate with hands-on experience designing retaining walls (e.g., MSE walls, SRW, or reinforced slopes).

Important: Only candidates with at least 2 years of hands-on retaining wall design experience will be considered. Applications without this experience will not be reviewed.

**This is a remote position; however, the candidate must reside in the Long Island areato attend periodic site visits. Applicants outside this region will not be considered.**

SUMMARY: Perform engineering duties in the planning, estimating and designing of earth retention structures and sound barrier wall systems including mechanically stabilized earth (MSE), segmental retaining wall (SRW), reinforced soil slope (RSS), soil nail/screw, cast-in-place, and post-and-panel cantilever walls. This position is responsible for coordinating resources and assessing project data for delivery of preliminary designs; material take-offs; final designs; and shop drawings in accordance with client requirements, project specifications, and regulatory standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assists in project design and development activities based on customer requirements.

· Assists with site visits

· Develops design documentation, technical specifications and other project related documentation as needed.

· Attends project meetings to discuss any issues and new design ideas.

· Works with Manager in developing project plan and schedule.

· Prepares design layouts and sketches according to company design standards.

· Addresses design related queries and concerns in a timely manner.

· Assists team members and performs peer review of designs and plans.

· Works with design team in prioritizing, planning, and executing several projects efficiently.

· Reviews and recommends improvements to existing designs.

· Follows company policies and design standards.

· Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Indirectly supervises CAD Operator(s) and Design Technicians within the engineering department(s).

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, or two years or more of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Certificates, licenses, and registrations: EIT

· Computer skills required: AutoCAD, and the ability to effectively learn the various design software tools utilized (Vespa, ReSSA, MSEW, Slide, L-Pile, etc.)

OTHER SKILS:

· Ability to work independently, communicate effectively, and adequately answer customers’ questions.

· High level of motivation.

· Commitment to excellence and high standards.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

· Ability to manage priorities and workflow.

· Acute attention to detail.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Profit Sharing
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• hands-on retaining wall design: 2 years (Required)
• Civil engineering: 2 years (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $92,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Company DescriptionSpecializing in civil engineering designs for retaining wall systems, Earth Retention is the industry expert source for your retaining wall solutions. With professional licensures spanning across the majority of the United States, we specialize in designing top-quality solutions. Our materials are supplied as our overall scope to ensure project success. From design to material supply, we offer comprehensive support, ensuring smooth project execution from start to finish.Company DescriptionSpecializing in civil engineering designs for retaining wall systems, Earth Retention is the industry expert source for your retaining wall solutions. With professional licensures spanning across the majority of the United States, we specialize in designing top-quality solutions. Our materials are supplied as our overall scope to ensure project success. From design to material supply, we offer comprehensive support, ensuring smooth project execution from start to finish.