Structural Engineer (Entry Level)

GARVER LLC; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver LLC in Greenville, South Carolina is seeking an Entry-Level Structural Engineer to join our Water Design Center. You will help design concrete water and wastewater facilities, pump stations, and related infrastructure as part of a multidisciplinary project team.

You’ll perform structural layout, run design calculations for concrete and steel, develop finite element models, and produce construction drawings while coordinating with BIM designers.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil or structural engineering degree.
• 0–1 year of structural design experience.
• Ability to obtain EIT within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Produce structural designs for water/wastewater facilities and related structures.
• Develop finite element models to analyze structures.
• Perform design calculations for concrete and steel.
• Prepare construction drawings and 3D models; coordinate with other disciplines.
• Support project construction through submittals and site visits.

Skills

Finite element modeling

Structural design

Concrete/steel design basics

Education

ABET-accredited civil/structural engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

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Structural Engineer (EntryLevel)

Greenville, South Carolina

Interested in developing structural designs for complex, large concrete water bearing structures? And for improvements to new and existing water and wastewater treatment facilities? Enjoy providing structural support for a variety of important water and wastewater projects? Want to make a difference in your community and beyond?

We’ve got an opportunity for you here at our Water Design Center (WDC) in Greenville, SC.

As part of Garver’s growing WDC, you’ll be part of a project team producing structural designs for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, lift stations, and other ancillary infrastructure associated with water and wastewater projects. You’ll be engaged in structural layout, design calculations, coordinating with other BIM structural designers, and performing quality reviews. You’ll travel occasionally when a project requires a site assessment as well as support during construction.

What you’ll do:

• Produce structural designs for clarifiers, process basins, filters, admin buildings, pump stations, lift stations, tanks, vaults, retaining walls, and other ancillary structures associated with water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Develop complex finite element models to analyze various structures.
• Complete structural design calculations for concrete, steel, aluminum, and masonry
• Oversee the development of construction drawings and 3D models while coordinating between various disciplines
• Prepare construction cost estimates
• Coordinate with geotechnical subconsultants
• Support construction projects by reviewing submittals and site visits

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET accredited program
• 0-1 year structural design experience
• Engineer In Training (EIT) or ability to obtain a EIT registration within 6 months
• Basic understanding of structural engineering design with concrete, and structural steel

Bonus points if you bring these, too:

• Master’s degree in civil or structural engineering
• Understanding of the structural complexities associated with water and wastewater treatment equipment
• Familiarity with Autodesk Revit
• Experience using Bluebeam
• Experience working with a diverse disciplinary team, including process, civil, building mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and control disciplines

Our WDC offers you professional growth opportunity

Specializing in large, high-volume, custom treatment plant projects with advanced technologies, the Garver WDC is a knowledge-based hub that excels in producing highly technical, multidiscipline water and wastewater designs. Team member communication and coordination is constant, providing ample opportunity for your professional growth and a dynamic, fun work environment.

Grow with Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work for Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.