Structural Engineer | Entertainment Project Manager

Schaefer; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Schaefer as a Structural Engineer | Entertainment Project Manager, where you'll design innovative structures for live events and theme parks. This role offers the flexibility of remote work or office-based collaboration within a dynamic team. Ideal candidates have extensive structural engineering experience and a passion for creative problem-solving in the entertainment industry.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Bonus eligibility

Training + development budget

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• 6+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Theme park and live event project experience preferred.
• PE or SE license required.

Responsibilities

• Design and detail efficient structures that are code compliant.
• Act as Project Manager on multiple projects.
• Develop strong client relationships.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Structural Design

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering

Tools

BIM (Revit)

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Description

This position may be work from home within the US or work from one of our Schaefer offices.

At Schaefer, we’re collaborative, hard-working, innovative and passionate in the office and in our communities. We're looking for a creative individual to join our fast-paced entertainment team to work on national projects.

This team designs a variety of structures that are temporary (concert stage roofs, mobile roofs, scaffold structures, outdoor event structures, aluminum truss structures) and permanent (theater rigging design, theme park structures, venue certification, bleacher design + inspection, entertainment venues).

Our engineers crave knowledge and cultivate new skills designing diverse structures. We hire individuals that bring their best every day.

Scope of Work

1. Design and detail efficient structures that are code compliant, accurate and of high quality
2. Act as the Project Manager or Project Engineer on multiple projects that vary in size and complexity, with a focus on live events, theming, and other entertainment projects
3. Develop strong client relationships and engage in business development practices to leverage those partnerships for ongoing project work
4. Manage project cost through effective planning and prioritization

Qualifications

1. 6+ years of structural engineering experience, demonstrating growth in project management experience; theme park and live event project experience is preferred
2. BS in engineering, MS preferred
3. BIM (Revit) experience a plus
4. Proven ability to manage successful project teams
5. Strong client relationship experience and the ability to manage complex projects
6. PE or SE license
7. Ability to travel for site visits

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Bonus eligibility
• Stock ownership
• Training + development budget
• Educational and licensure financial assistance
• Flexible work hours + hybrid or remote work
• Project and management responsibilities at all experience levels
• New employee mentoring
• Design with the latest software and workstation
• Regular office social events

Working conditions and physical requirements

This work is typically done within an office environment [or home office] with occasional field work at project + construction sites. When field assignments are required, the working conditions + physical requirements for field staff apply.

• Normal core working hours will be 9 am – 4 pm but may vary depending on project demands
• Overtime work may be required based on work deadlines
• Ability to access + navigate construction sites; may require ability to climb + descend ladders or crawl through openings
• Some travel may be required for this position: conducting site visits, working out of area, out of state or across the state as driven by project need
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Schaefer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Civil Engineering

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