Structural Engineer Entry Level (Starting Summer 2027)

IFAB Engineering Partners LP; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

IFAB Engineering Partners LP in Springfield, MA is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer for on-site work. Responsibilities include calculations, creating analysis models, drafting with AutoCAD and Revit, and ensuring design conformity. Travel up to 15 days/year may be required. RAM software knowledge is a plus.

Bachelors in Civil/Structural Engineering is required; EIT/FE desirable. Join a team delivering structural design for industrial and commercial facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• 0-3 years of relevant structural experience or schooling.
• 0-3 years of experience or schooling performing calculations and creating analysis models.
• 0-3 years of experience or schooling in drafting using AutoCAD and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Apply extensive knowledge of materials and construction techniques.
• Perform hand calculations and create analysis models for structural design tasks.
• Determine building code requirements and locate amendments.
• Draft sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Review project documentation for conformity and quality assurance.
• Coordinate structural work with other disciplines and review submittals.

Skills

Structural analysis

Drafting coordination

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

RAM Structural System

RAM Elements

Job description

Job Details

• Springfield, MA 01103, USA
• On-site
• Pay or shift range: $75,000 USD to $80,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Structural Engineering
• Full-Time

Description

Responsibilities

• Apply extensive and diverse knowledge of principles and practices for a wide range of materials and construction techniques.
• Perform hand calculations and create computer analysis models for structural design tasks.
• Determine the correct building code
• Locate any local or site-specific amendments to the building code
• Document gravity design loads, wind design loads, and seismic design loads
• Work with and design common structural framing systems (steel, composite steel, joists)
• Work with and design common foundations systems (Spread footings, drilled piers)
• Estimate foundation types & sizes and preliminary steel sizes
• Coordinate structural work with other disciplines
• Review geotechnical reports
• Design mat slabs for process tanks, vessels, and silos
• Design pipe bridges
• Perform take offs from structural plans
• Contact potential bidders for preliminary budget estimates
• Review submittals
• Field measure existing structures to gather necessary information
• Draft sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD.
• Review project documentation for conformity and quality assurance.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and calculations
• Estimate construction costs with quantity take offs and historic costs
• Conduct field inspections & condition assessments and prepare reports
• Researchstructural engineering materials and best practices
• Support talent growth within our organization

Required Education Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
• 0-3 years of relevant structural experience or schooling in industrial and commercial building structure
• 0-3 years of experience or schooling performing calculations, creating analysis models for structural designs
• 0-3 years of experience or schooling in structural and concrete drafting sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD and Revit
• RAM Structural system and RAM Elements knowledge or experience is a plus
• EIT / FEdesirable
• Detailed planning and organization skills.
• Experience with structural analysis software
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed (15 days a year)

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.

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