CivilStructural Engineer (EIT) (Contract)

We are seeking a Civil Structural Engineer-In-Training (EIT) to join our team on a contract to enhance our already robust team of professionals supporting our clients throughout the US. Our engineers routinely perform forensic investigations provide consultation prepare and deliver technical papers; and serve as expert witnesses. Areas of practice to include damage or other failure assessments and evaluations to residential commercial and industrial buildings structural systems and building envelope systems such as roofing claddings and fenestrations. Travel to project sites with on-site inspection activities is required. Active involvement in professional associations and societies is encouraged and supported.

Job Responsibilities

• Conducts field observations and data collection.
• Prepares reports detailing observations made and results obtained.
• Work is conducted alongside and under the supervision and responsible charge of a licensed professional engineer.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (from an ABET accredited school required).
• State EI-certification (required).
• Be prepared to take the P.E. exam within one to three years of employment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills (including Word Excel and PowerPoint).
• A desire to learn excel and grow with us and within the profession.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to perform minor structural design.
• Familiar with building envelope and roofing systems.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.  
• Must be able to travel to various project sites and conduct field investigations.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Must be able to work in hot and cold environments both indoors and outdoors.
• Must be able to periodically access and work on roofs scaffolds lifts and other elevated surfaces and in enclosed spaces (attics crawlspaces etc.) with appropriate personal protection.
• Must be able to lift transport set up and utilize an extension ladder to access roofs and other elevated surfaces.
• Physically able to climb stand walk kneel and crouch for extended periods of time.

Additional Information :

Some of the Benefits We Have Include
J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our teams needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely when needed
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefits

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $90k - $140k. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset experience training location scope of role management responsibility etc.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!
J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract