STRUCTURAL ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING

Kids for the Future; Nitrolee (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a structurally minded Engineer-in-Training to advance through professional education and certification while supporting project teams on both permanent and temporary structures.

You will analyze designs per current codes, draft shop drawings, and collaborate with project engineers to resolve issues on-site and in office settings. This is an entry-level opportunity with growth toward FE certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Structural/Civil/Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience or internship.
• Experience with permanent and temporary structures, construction engineering, or construction labor is a plus.
• FE Exam passed or ability to obtain within the first year of employment.
• Strong understanding of constructability and solid engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with CAD/engineering design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, RISA-3D, MathCAD, Sky Civ, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Authorized to work legally in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Have an in-depth understanding and ability to analyze and design per current design codes and structural mechanics.
• Design permanent structures such as bridges, sign foundations, moment slabs, and MSE walls.
• Design temporary structures including formwork/falsework, erection, demolition, and heavy lift planning.
• Support excavation systems and perform load ratings/evaluations of existing structures.
• Provide on-site design engineering support and inspections; coordinate with project engineers and managers.
• Assist with material and shop drawing submittals and reviews.

Skills

FE Exam readiness

Strong communication

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

ABET-accredited degree (Structural/Civil/Mechanical)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

RISA-3D

MathCAD

Job description

• Location 2730 W. Tyvola Rd.,Suite 200,Charlotte, NC, 28217,United States

• Name david brown

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING

• Continuously improve through education, professional training, and certification.
• Represent the company in a manner that supports our mission statement.
• Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence.
• Treat your co-workers and clients with respect.
• Communicate with honesty, openness, and transparency.
• Act with integrity (honor your word), set the example, and be accountable.

Specific Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Have an in-depth understanding and ability to analyze and design according to current design codes, design criteria, and structural mechanics
• Design of Permanent Structures such as bridges, sign foundations, moment slabs, MSE Walls, etc.
• Design of Temporary Structures including, but not limit to:
• Formwork/Falsework Design
• Erection, Demolition, and Heavy Lift Planning
• Support of Excavation Systems
• Load Rating and Evaluation of Existing Structures
• Temporary Bridges and Work Trestles
• Fall Protection Systems
• Barge Analysis
• On-Site Design Engineering Support and Inspections
• Coordinate with Project Engineers and Project Managers to resolve issues.
• Assist with material and shop drawing submittals.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree or higher in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited college of university (Master’s Degree or greater is preferred)
• 0-2 years of relevant engineering experience
• Experience with permanent and temporary structures, construction engineering, or construction labor is a plus
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam or the ability to do so within the first year of employment
• Strong understanding of constructability and academic knowledge of structural engineering
• Experience with engineering design and drafting software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, RISA-3D, MathCAD, Sky Civ, etc.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Self-starter and ability to work unsupervised.
• Team player and self-motivated to be successful.
• Legally able to work in the US.

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