Structural Engineer

Our Buildings team in Raleigh, NC is seeking an enthusiastic Structural Engineer to collaborate on the design of facilities with Architects, Interior Designers, and other Buildings Engineers. The position will provide structural support for higher education, commercial, federal, municipal, and industrial building projects, as part of the integrated services design team.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Engages in the development of structural design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats
• Performs design calculations per code and client requirements.
• Collaborates with structural team lead for structural design and overall management of projects as part of a project team.
• Works closely with team lead and other engineers on large projects of high complexity.
• Provides mentoring and assists in training of structural designers and EITs.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers
• Prepares and revises documentation in various structural phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details.
• Utilizes BIM technologies in the development of three-dimensional models of building’s structural systems and provides markups for junior engineers/designers
• Provides review of shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports, and performs other contract administration tasks
• Assists with the development of proposals for projects of varying size and complexity

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated ability and desire to work with, and contribute to, a larger team (people management experience, including project-related work, is highly desirable)
• Requisite knowledge and application of structural material design codes, standards, and applicable building codes.
• Working knowledge of several different construction types including steel, concrete, wood and masonry.
• Understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of structural systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Thorough understanding of structural engineering concepts and ability to communicate ideas to others
• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit; Structural Component Design Software, Comprehensive Building Analysis Software, and Structure Finite Element Analysis such as Tekla, Bently/RAM Products, Risa 3D, and/or CSI Products.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil or Structural Engineering is required. Master’s degree preferred
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Minimum of 8 years of experience

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.