Structural Steel Engineer – Design & Analysis Lead

MK Consulting Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MK Consulting Group in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Structural Steel Engineer to design, analyze, and oversee the construction and fabrication of steel frameworks for buildings, bridges, and industrial infrastructure. You will perform design calculations, detailing, and code compliance reviews to ensure safety and performance.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Structural, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering, 3–8+ years of structural steel design experience, and a PE license (SE preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–8+ years of progressive experience in structural steel design, heavy civil construction, or metal fabrication.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is typically required; Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred for complex/high-seismic projects.

Responsibilities

• Design & Calculations: Compute loads, stresses, and pressures to design safe steel frameworks, beams, columns, and trusses.
• Connection Detailing: Design bolted and welded joints to ensure smooth load transfer between structural members.
• Software Analysis: Use Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and modeling tools (Tekla, AutoCAD, STAAD, SAP2000) to simulate behavior.
• Code Compliance: Ensure plans meet building regulations and standards such as AISC, IBC, AWS, OSHA.
• Collaboration & Oversight: Coordinate with architects, project managers, detailing teams, and fabrication shops; conduct site inspections.

Skills

Mathematics

Material science

Blueprint reading

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering/Civil Engineering/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Tekla Structures

AutoCAD

STAAD

SAP2000

Job description

MK Consulting Group in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Structural Steel Engineer to design, analyze, and oversee the construction and fabrication of steel frameworks for buildings, bridges, and industrial infrastructure. You will perform design calculations, detailing, and code compliance reviews to ensure safety and performance.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Structural, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering, 3–8+ years of structural steel design experience, and a PE license (SE preferred