Structural Engineer in Training

SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and mentoring

Support for PE licensure and careeradv

Flexible hybrid work environment

Job summary

SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. in Charlotte seeks a motivated Structural Engineer to contribute to a variety of building projects and advance toward PE licensure. You will design structures, review drawings, and coordinate with architects and contractors.

You will gain experience across multiple materials and systems, work with RAM/RISA/ENERCALC, and collaborate in a hybrid office/remote environment while growing toward more complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 1 year structural engineering experience aiming for PE licensure.
• Experience in structural steel and reinforced concrete framed building design.
• Proficient in designing with steel, concrete, post-tensioned concrete, wood, masonry, and light gauge framing.
• Experienced with RAM Structural System, RISA, ENERCALC.
• Experience modeling/drafting framing and detailing in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong coordination with architects, contractors, and team members.
• Excellent written and oral communication; strong problem-solving and organization.
• Able to work independently and in a fast-paced, multi-priority hybrid setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce structural drawings within deadlines with technical quality.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and site drawings or reports.
• Coordinate with project teams across design and construction phases.
• Conduct field observations and attend meetings; prepare reports.
• Assist drafting with drawings and coordinate with designers.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

RAM Structural System

RISA

ENERCALC

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. is looking for a motivated Structural Engineer to join our Charlotte office. In this role, you'll contribute to the design of a wide variety of building projects while gaining valuable project experience and working toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

What You'll Do

• Complete structural design and drawings within assigned deadlines, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and technical quality
• Review, markup, and correct shop drawings, and provide responses to RFIs
• Review and interpret site drawings and technical reports
• Coordinate with project teams throughout the design and construction phases, including architects, engineers, contractors, and owners
• Conduct field observations and attend virtual or in-person project meetings
• Prepare field observation reports, analysis summaries, and technical reports
• Contribute to the production of investigative reports and technical studies
• Assist with the production of drawings through drafting/modeling software and coordination with drafters and designers
• Develop project management skills and contribute to larger, more complex projects over time

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant structural engineering experience, with the intent to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
• Experience in structural steel and reinforced concrete framed building design
• Proficiency in designing new buildings using structural steel, mild reinforced concrete, post-tensioned concrete, wood, masonry, and light gauge framing
• Proficiency in structural software such as RAM Structural System, RISA, and ENERCALC
• Experience modeling and drafting structural framing and detailing in AutoCAD and Revit
• Strong coordination skills with architects, contractors, and other team members
• Excellent oral and written communication, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, proactively collaborating with colleagues both in-office and remotely, and comfortable reaching out to ask questions to maintain seamless communication

Why SKA?

At SKA, you'll find more than just a job, you will find a place to build a career.

We invest in our employees by providing:

• Challenging and meaningful engineering projects
• Professional development and mentorship from experienced engineers
• Support for PE licensure and career advancement
• Opportunities to work alongside multidisciplinary teams
• A collaborative, team-oriented culture that values innovation and continuous learning
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Flexible hybrid work environment

If you're passionate about structural engineering and ready to grow with a company committed to your success, we'd love to hear from you.