STRUCTURAL ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING

Brown + Kubican, PSC; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Vision and dental

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Professional development

Project variety

Job summary

Brown + Kubican, PSC is seeking an entry-level Structural Engineer-In-Training to work under Professional Engineers on building design projects in Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, and Chattanooga, TN. You will design and detail building structures as part of a close-knit team and grow toward independent responsibilities.

The role emphasizes collaboration, learning to select structural systems, perform analyses, develop drawings and specs, and review shop drawings and contractor work during

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• Entry-level engineer under Professional Engineers for design of building structures.

Responsibilities

• Design and detail building structures as part of a team and then independently as skills develop.
• Learn to select structural systems and conceptual framing.
• Perform all necessary analysis and design calculations.
• Develop construction drawings and specifications.
• Self-perform drafting and written texts.
• Review shop drawings and contractor’s work during construction.

Skills

Engineering design

Design codes

Construction documents

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

RAM/RISA

REVIT

Job description

+ Master of Science Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Entry-level engineer to work under Professional Engineers in the design of building structures. Will design and detail building structures as part of a larger team and then independently, as skills develop. Will learn to select structural systems and conceptual framing, perform all necessary analysis and design calculations, develop construction drawings and specifications, self-perform drafting and written texts, review shop drawings, and review contractor’s work during construction.

Available Locations

• LEXINGTON, KY – Number of open ings: Multiple
• LOUISVILLE, KY – Number of openings: Multiple
• CHATTANOOGA, TN – Number of open ings: Multiple

Self-motivation. Determination. Eagerness to learn. Passion for Excellence.

If these qualities are part of your DNA, we want to meet you! At BK, we're a growing firm seeking individuals who share our core values and are excited to make an impact.

Desired Skills

• Engineering design skills in steel, concrete, masonry, and timber
• Familiar with design codes
• Experience in production of construction documents (drawings and specifications)
• Familiar with RAM or RISA analysis software
• Familiar with REVIT

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Hourly with overtime.
• Profit Sharing and Bonuses based on employee performance and company profitability.
• Healthcare Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 50% paid employee coverage
• Health Savings Account eligible
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Professional Development: In-house training opportunities. Highly flexible and engaging environment. Project continuity: You'll visit the construction sites of the projects you design. Variety of project sizes and types, from small-scale to mega projects exceeding $1B in construction budgets.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off. Paid Holidays. Medical Leave.
• Location, Location, Location: Lexington, Kentucky – Consistently ranked as one of the best places to live by Money Magazine and Travel + Leisure. Louisville, Kentucky – Voted one of Travel + Leisure's Best Food Cities in the U.S. and home to Churchill Downs, host of the Kentucky Derby. Chattanooga, Tennessee – A vibrant city known for its stunning outdoor adventures, thriving arts scene, and recognition as one of Money Magazine's 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S. and Outdoor Magazine's 'Best Town Ever'. Lexington and Louisville offer easy access to major hubs like Cincinnati and Indianapolis, while Chattanooga is just a short drive from Nashville, Atlanta, Birmingham, and Knoxville.

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING

This is a full-time, predominantly in-office position.

While we value flexibility, we believe face-to-face collaboration is key to fostering a strong team culture.