Structural Engineer - Metal Building Expert (MBS/Tekla)

Westernsteel; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Steel Buildings is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our metal building engineering team. You will lead design and fabrication support for pre-engineered and hybrid steel structures across recreation, warehouses, aviation, education, and more.

The role emphasizes project estimates, calculations, and review of drawings using MBS, Tekla Structures, and related tools. You will collaborate with PEMB Studio Leader and cross-functional teams to deliver high-value structural packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Master’s degree with structural focus is a plus.
• FE Exam completed or in progress; PE Exam prepared or passed.
• 2–5 years of structural design experience with metal buildings.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, strong communicator and leader.
• Proficient in MBS, MathCAD, and RISA for structural analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of ACI, AISC, ASCE7 codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Master Western Steel Buildings’ MBS project templates, standards, and procedures.
• Responsible for MBS-originated estimates, engineering packages, and procurement packages.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate financial risk exposure to the company.
• Leverage external resources to increase volume of executable work.
• Develop commercial awareness of MBS limitations, vendor contracts, and project lifecycle stakeholders.
• Peer review work originated by others.
• Address technical issues during fabrication and/or construction.
• Field walk-downs and drafting field reports.
• Reports to PEMB Studio Leader.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Detailing

MBS

MathCAD

RISA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree (Structural focus)

Tools

MBS

Tekla Structures

Job description

Western Steel Buildings is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our metal building engineering team. You will lead design and fabrication support for pre-engineered and hybrid steel structures across recreation, warehouses, aviation, education, and more.

The role emphasizes project estimates, calculations, and review of drawings using MBS, Tekla Structures, and related tools. You will collaborate with PEMB Studio Leader and cross-functional teams to deliver high-value structural packages.