Structural Engineer II

Cannon Design; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 71,502 - 89,352; Full time

Job summary

CannonDesign in Buffalo, NY is seeking a capable structural engineer to analyze and design structural systems in steel, concrete, and masonry under the supervision of licensed engineers. You will contribute to design teams, develop BIM models in Revit, and perform calculations and documentation for contract documents.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the design team, reviewing shop drawings, and assisting in budget/scope definition. Some travel and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of related experience.
• Current PE and/or SE license in the United States required.
• LEED AP is preferred.
• Experience with concrete and steel required.
• Knowledge of IBC and other national standard codes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Experience in engineering design software (Revit, RAM, RISA) required.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform structural engineering tasks on multiple projects.
• Interface with the design team to coordinate structural systems with overall building design.
• Perform design calculations and use engineering software to design and document structural systems.
• Apply structural code knowledge to design within established parameters.
• Use Revit to develop BIM models for contract documents.
• Check shop drawings and calculations.
• Review and edit design specifications.
• Interface with clients and attend construction meetings as needed.
• Perform field observations during construction and guide technicians when needed.
• Assist in defining project budget and scope.

Skills

Revit

RAM

RISA

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

PE/SE license in US

LEED AP preferred

Tools

Revit

RAM

RISA

Job description

About the Role

Under the direction of a licensed engineer and designated project leadership, the successful candidate will be responsible for analysis and design of structural systems/components in steel, concrete and masonry and be an integral part of design teams.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Independently perform structural engineering tasks on multiple projects.
• Interface effectively with members of the design team to coordinate structural systems with overall building design.
• Perform design calculations; use relevant engineering software to design and document structural engineering systems.
• Identify and apply structural code knowledge to structural engineering work. Design complete structural systems within established design parameters.
• Use Revit to develop BIM models for producing contract documents.
• Perform complex design calculations and limited custom detailing.
• Independently check shop drawings and calculations.
• Review and edit design specifications.
• Interface effectively with clients.
• May attend and participate in construction meetings.
• Perform field observations during construction phase requiring a physical walk through of the site. Observations may be done independently.
• May guide technicians and less experienced staff in execution of contract documents.
• May assist in defining project budget and scope.
• Must be willing to perform overtime work and travel.
• May perform other duties as required.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Minimum 4 years of related experience required.
• Current PE and/or SE in the United States required.
• LEED AP is preferred.
• Experience with concrete and steel required.
• Knowledge of IBC and other national standard codes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, RAM, RISA) required.

Benefits and Compensation

The salary range for this position to be filled in the Buffalo, NY office is $71,502 to $89,352 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Based on the position status, employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign's policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.