Structural - Entry Level

CannonDesign; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CannonDesign is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer-in-Training to join our multi-disciplinary team. You will work under a licensed engineer to develop new and analyze existing structural systems for educational, healthcare, sports, corporate, and science facilities.

You will perform design calculations, use Revit for BIM, and assist in producing contract documents. Strong communication and teamwork are essential; some overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration with the design team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stay organized.
• Overtime work may be required during project phases.

Responsibilities

• Develop new structural designs and analyze existing systems under supervision.
• Perform design calculations for institutional, sports, and corporate buildings.
• Use Autodesk Revit to create BIM models and prepare contract documents.
• Assist in producing foundation, floor, roof plans, sections, details and specs.
• Coordinate structural systems with overall building design with the design team.
• Review shop drawings during construction and participate in field observations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor in Civil Engineering (Structural focus)

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Revit

RAM

RISA

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and will work under the direction of a licensed engineer. Projects may include new construction and renovation in educational, healthcare, sports, corporate commercial and science and technology.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Work closely with an experienced structural engineer to develop new or analyze existing structural systems for institutional, sports, and corporate/commercial buildings.
• Perform design calculations under direct supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Use relevant engineering software to design and document structural systems.
• Use Autodesk Revit to develop BIM models for producing Contract Documents.
• Assist in production of Contract Documents to include foundation plans, floor framing plans, roof plans, sections, details, and specifications.
• Interface effectively with members of the design team to coordinate structural systems with overall building design.
• Assist in review of shop drawings during construction phase. May perform field observations during construction phase, including a physical walk through of site.
• Must be willing to perform overtime work.
• May perform other duties as required.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Minimum Bachelor in Civil Engineering with Structural focus, Structural Engineering or Architectural Engineering (Structural emphasis) required by hire date. Master degree is preferred.
• Related student internship work experience preferred.
• EIT, LEED accreditation preferred.
• Must have strong communication, teamwork, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, RAM, RISA) required.

For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.