Structural EIT

Your Opportunity

Our Buildings team in Raleigh, NC is seeking an enthusiastic Structural Engineer EIT to join our engineering team providing exceptional design solutions for a variety of projects. Your role is to work with direct supervision and direction on tasks and smaller projects, and as a team member of larger projects under the guidance of a Senior Engineer. You will participate in the evaluation, recommendation, and specification for engineered systems or products for projects verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards/practices.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Supports project team in development of design documentation, plans and reports for relevant project design elements
• Assists in the development of design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats
• Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of building structural systems
• Prepares and revises documentation in various project phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details
• Assists in the review of shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports, and performs other contract administration tasks
• Attends project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants
• Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating
• Implements sustainable design principles into the building design and surrounding environment
• Performs calculations of building elements and well-defined structural systems using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Basic ability in performing structural design of gravity and lateral force resisting systems
• Basic knowledge and application of structural design codes, standards, and applicable building codes
• Basic knowledge of building structural systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards
• Basic understanding of all phases of engineering document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications
• Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions
• Ability to check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project schedule
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit; Prefer experience with Newforma, AutoCAD; Component Design Software, General Matrix Analysis Software; Comprehensive Building Analysis Software such as RAM Structural System, Tekla Structural Designer, RISA and Enercalc

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil or Structural Engineering is required. Master’s degree is a plus.
• EIT Certification and working towards PE licensure.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience.
• LEED Green Associate is a plus.

Typical office environment working with computers and sitting at a desk. 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.