Structural Engineer: Steel, Concrete, Masonry and Wood Design

Great Bay Staffing Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partial remote work

Paid relocation

Job summary

Great Bay Staffing Group is seeking a Structural Engineer in the Pittsburgh area to design structural systems for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential projects from concept through construction administration.

You will perform analyses for steel, concrete, masonry, and wood, coordinate with multiple disciplines, and guide CAD/Revit staff. A 3+ year consulting background and EIT are expected; PE preferred or attainable soon. Hybrid work available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in Structural Engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• PE license preferred or obtainable within a reasonable timeframe.
• At least 3 years of structural engineering experience in a consulting environment.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, design standards and industry best practices.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with clients and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Design structural systems for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential projects from schematic through construction administration.
• Perform structural analysis and calculations for steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures.
• Develop economical structural solutions meeting project objectives.
• Coordinate designs with architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and geotechnical disciplines.
• Review specifications and drawings to build complete structural designs.
• Direct CAD and Revit designers on construction documents.
• Check documents for quality, accuracy, and completeness.
• Participate in planning meetings, design reviews, and coordination meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits, field observations, and inspections to confirm design intent.
• Respond to RFIs and review shop drawings during construction.
• Manage multiple projects with schedules, budgets, and quality control.

Skills

Structural engineering

EIT certification

PE license

3+ years experience

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

RAM Structural System

RAM Steel

STAAD.Pro

ENERCALC

Code interpretation

Construction administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Structural)

EIT certification

Tools

RAM Structural System

RAM Steel

ENERCALC

STAAD.Pro

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

Job description

The Opportunity

Join a well-established, growing structural engineering consulting firm serving commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential clients across the Greater Pittsburgh region. As the firm's client base and project portfolio expand, you will take on structural design work from concept through construction. You will work alongside architects, contractors, developers, and fellow engineers.

Why You\'ll Love This Role

• Work on projects such as local schools, shopping centers, and commercial real estate
• Learn from senior-level engineers who will help develop and mentor you
• Manage and guide more junior team members
• Join a 20-person engineering firm
• Work partially remote
• Receive paid relocation
• $90,000 - $140,000 per year

Your Day-to-Day

• Design structural systems for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential projects, from schematic design through construction administration
• Perform structural analysis and calculations for steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures, ensuring compliance with building codes and engineering standards
• Develop practical, economical structural solutions that meet project objectives
• Coordinate your designs with architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and geotechnical disciplines
• Review specifications, architectural drawings, and field conditions to build complete structural designs
• Direct CAD and Revit designers as they prepare construction documents and structural drawings in AutoCAD and Revit
• Check construction documents for quality, accuracy, and completeness before they reach the client
• Join planning meetings, design reviews, and coordination meetings with clients, architects, contractors, and stakeholders
• Conduct site visits, field observations, and construction inspections to confirm the work matches design intent
• Respond to RFIs and review shop drawings during construction
• Manage multiple projects at once while keeping schedules, budgets, and quality on track

What We\'re Looking For

• Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Structural Engineering
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, or the ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe
• At least 3 years of structural engineering experience in a consulting environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of building codes, design standards, and industry best practices
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work professionally with clients and project teams

Preferred experience and skills:

• Software: RAM Structural System, RAM Steel, ENERCALC, STAAD.Pro, AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Microsoft Office Suite
• Structural analysis and design of steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and wood structures
• Preparing and reviewing construction documents
• Code interpretation (IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, NDS, TMS, and others)
• Construction administration and field observation
• Working directly with clients, architects, and contractors through every project phase

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.