Structural Engineer (Mid-level)

Garver Engineering; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver Engineering in Greenville, SC seeks a mid-level Structural Engineer to support water and wastewater projects. The role involves developing structural designs, performing design calculations, and preparing drawings and documentation for treatment plants.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop construction plans, manage budgets, and contribute to project reports and schedules. Some travel for site assessments and construction support may be required.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in civil or structural engineering is required.
• 5–10 years of structural design experience.
• Basic knowledge of concrete, masonry, and structural steel.
• PE or ability to obtain PE within 2 years.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of structural designs for water/wastewater plants.
• Collaborate with civil, process, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation teams.
• Manage multiple projects and project budgets/scopes.
• Prepare written and oral project reports for clients.
• Support QA/QC plans and project workshops.
• Assist site assessments and construction support; travel may be required.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

AutoCAD

Revit

MicroStation

Critical thinking

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in civil/structural engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MicroStation

Job description

Structural Engineer (Mid-level)

Greenville, South Carolina

As a member of Garver's growing Water Design Center, the Structural Engineer will assist in the development of structural designs for new water and wastewater treatment plants and improvements to existing facilities. The role includes providing structural support for a variety of water and wastewater projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of structural designs for water and wastewater treatment plants, including design calculations, drawings, and documentation.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplined project teams (civil, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & control) to develop construction plans and specifications.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently and maintain accurate project accounting.
• Assist in the development of project budgets, scopes of work, and man‑hour estimates.
• Prepare written and oral project reports for clients and team leaders, covering design status, upcoming milestones, accounting, percent complete, and progress.
• Support the planning and execution of Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans for water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Participate in internal and external project workshops.
• Commit to continuing education and learning based on project needs and team requirements.
• Support field work for site assessment and construction support; some travel may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 5–10 years of technical experience in structural design engineering.
• Basic knowledge of structural design in concrete, masonry, and structural steel.
• Strong technical problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook).
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or MicroStation (preferred).
• Basic knowledge of finite element modeling using plates and frame elements.
• Strong teamwork and self‑motivation.
• PE or ability to obtain a PE registration within 2 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Working knowledge of Revit CAD programs.
• Experience with structural complexities associated with water and wastewater treatment equipment.
• Active participation in local professional organizations.
• Experience working with multi‑disciplinary teams in process, structural, building mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation & control disciplines.

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