Structural Engineer in Pittsburgh

Energy Jobline ZR; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a motivated Structural Engineer to join a well-established structural engineering consulting firm in the Greater Pittsburgh area. The role involves designing structural systems for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential projects from concept through construction administration.

The ideal candidate will have a Civil Engineering degree with a Structural focus, 3+ years in a consulting environment, and an EIT certification with PE licensure pursued

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural concentration.
• 3+ years of structural engineering experience in a consulting environment.
• EIT certification required; PE license or licensure attainable in a reasonable timeframe.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, design standards and industry best practices.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Design structural systems for various project types from schematic through construction administration.
• Perform structural analysis and calculations for steel, concrete, masonry and wood structures.
• Develop economical and innovative structural design solutions meeting project objectives.
• Coordinate designs with architectural, MEP, and geotechnical disciplines."
• Oversee CAD/Revit designers in preparing construction documents.
• Review construction documents for quality, accuracy, and completeness.

Skills

Structural analysis

Construction administration

Field observation

Client interaction

Discipline coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Structural Engineering

EIT certification required; PE license or licensure within timeframe

Tools

AM Structural System

RAM Structural System

STAAD.Pro

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

ENERCALC

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Our client is a well established, and growing structural engineering consulting firm that provides innovative, practical, and cost-effective engineering solutions for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential projects in the Greater Pittsburgh, PA region. As the client base and project portfolio continue to expand, they are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Structural Engineer to join the team.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects from concept through construction while collaborating with architects, contractors, developers, and fellow engineers. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for delivering high-quality structural designs.

What you will do:

• Design structural systems for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential projects from schematic design through construction administration.
• Perform structural analysis and calculations for steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures while ensuring compliance with applicable building codes and engineering standards.
• Develop practical, economical, and innovative structural design solutions that meet project objectives.
• Coordinate structural designs with architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and geotechnical engineering disciplines to ensure seamless project execution.
• Review project specifications, architectural drawings, and field conditions to develop complete structural designs.
• Oversee and provide direction to CAD/Revit designers in the preparation of construction documents and structural drawings using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Review construction documents for quality, accuracy, and completeness prior to client submission.
• Participate in project planning meetings, design reviews, and coordination meetings with clients, architects, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits, field observations, and construction inspections as required to verify compliance with design intent.
• Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs), review shop drawings, and provide engineering support during construction.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Structural Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years of structural engineering experience in a consulting environment .
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe.
• Strong knowledge of applicable building codes, design standards, and industry best practices.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients and project teams.

Experience/Skills

• Technical knowledge with AM Structural System / RAM Steel, ENERCALC, STAAD.Pro, AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Microsoft Office Suite
• Structural analysis and design of steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and wood structures.
• Preparation and review of construction documents.
• Building code interpretation (IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, NDS, TMS, etc.).
• Construction administration and field observation.
• Working directly with clients, architects, and contractors throughout all phases of a project.