Structural Engineer I

Merrick & Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health, dental and vision insurance

PTO and paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Referral program

Job summary

Merrick & Company is seeking a Structural Engineer in Richmond, VA, to design equipment supports, buildings, and foundations for petrochemical and industrial facilities. You will prepare structural calculations, drawings, and reports, working with a team across offices and occasionally remotely under supervision.

The role emphasizes autonomy, collaboration with clients and fabricators, and progression toward FE/PE credentials while travel to client sites is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Civil/Structural engineering degree required.
• 0–4 years of engineering experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with high autonomy.
• Familiarity with AISC and ACI-318 is a plus.
• FE exam completed or obtaining FE certification is desired; PE license pursued.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with the listed process software is advantageous.
• Occasional travel to client sites; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design equipment support structures, piping supports, platforms, walkways, racks, buildings and foundations.
• Prepare drawings, calculations, specifications, reports and design documents.
• Work independently with supervision from a senior engineer in a team setting.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, fabricators and other offices.
• Review design packages with clients and conduct site walkdowns as needed.
• Collaborate with CAD technicians to develop design drawings and ensure clear communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

US Citizenship

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural Engineering program

FE exam completed or expected

Tools

RISA 3D

MathCAD

CSI SAP 2000

CSI SAFE

AutoCAD

Microsoft Teams

Job description

OVERVIEW

Merrick is seeking a Structural Engineer for our Energy, Manufacturing, and Bioprocessing group located in Richmond, VA. The job will consist of structural engineering design for industrial oil & gas, power plant, biofuels, Industrial Manufacturing, Food, Personal Care, and chemicals type facilities.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Engineering duties include but not limited to design of equipment support structures, piping supports, access platforms, walkways, pipe racks, buildings, foundations, retaining walls. The Structural Engineer will work independently performing entry to mid-level engineering design on projects while receiving close supervision of a lead engineer. The position requires teamwork skills to effectively interact with other Merrick engineers located in the employee's home office as well as with other engineers located in remote offices. Additionally, the employee must demonstrate the maturity required to occasionally work remotely without a supervisor immediately present.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily while staying within established schedules and budgets. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The candidate must be able to develop structural designs, drawings, calculations, specifications, reports, and other similar design documents.

Responsibilities:

• Analysis and design of structures for petrochemical facilities, power plants, biofuels, bioprocessing, and manufacturing facilities.
• Primarily structural steel and concrete design.
• Ability to work independently while completing assigned tasks.
• Working in a design team environment.
• Understanding of project scope, schedules, and budgets.
• Collaborating effectively with clients, contractors, fabricators, and other partnering companies.
• Meeting with clients to review design packages.
• Performing project site walkdowns and design review meetings periodically as required.
• Generating comprehensive and detailed engineering products, including technical reports and presentations, calculations, and specifications.
• Collaborating and providing input to CAD technicians to create design drawings.
• Ensuring internal communication and coordination of design efforts occurs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Zero (0) - four (4) years of engineering experience.
• Must possess effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work with high degrees of autonomy.
• Familiarity with conventional structural design codes is a plus:
  • AISC Steel Construction Manual
  • ACI-318
• Successful completion of the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination is desired. The ability to obtain an FE certification and eventually a PE license is required.
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Internet software. In addition, experience in the following process software packages is advantageous:
  • RISA 3D
  • MathCAD
  • CSI SAP 2000
  • CSI SAFE
  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Teams
• Ability to travel periodically to client sites to perform site walk downs, collect data, and attend client meetings.
• Client projects for this position require US Citizenship.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree is recommended but not required.
• Prior internship.
• Local candidates preferred.

TOTAL REWARDS & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Employee Ownership - All eligible U.S. employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), sharing in the company's success.
• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits - Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
• Robust Referral Program - Earn incentives for referring top talent to join our team.
• Performance Reviews - Annual reviews to recognize contributions and support career growth.
• Professional Development - Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to build your skills and advance your career.
• Employee Recognition - Formal programs to celebrate achievements and outstanding performance.
• Peer Mentor Program - Get support and guidance through structured mentorship opportunities.
• And More - Additional programs and benefits designed to support your success and well-being.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.