Structural Engineer I
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Job Location:
Marietta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 100000 - 120000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Structural Engineer
Hybrid Permanent Position
Key Responsibilities
- Creating structural steel design models using Revit
- Designing header/support steel to carry equipment loads
- Developing design calculations with RISA software and supplementing with hand calculations for members and connections
- Preparing and coordinating structural approval/submittal drawings
- Checking technical documentation for accuracy completeness and compliance
- Supporting the development of construction and installation drawings
- Presenting structural analysis and design outcomes to senior engineers and project teams
- Confirming that all designs satisfy relevant building codes standards and project requirements
- Managing structural design deliverables for projects independently with limited supervision
- Reviewing contract documents to gain thorough familiarity with scope and constraints
- Participating in project meetings; occasionally leading coordination or model review/BIM sessions
- Drafting and reviewing Requests for Information (RFIs)
- Diagnosing and resolving structural design issues on your own
- Supporting colleagues in resolving structural design challenges
- Coordinating effectively between internal teams and global suppliers/fabricators
- Estimating steel material quantities and preparing specifications in partnership with procurement
- Generating rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates for steel tonnage and cost when requested
- Identifying and implementing multi-disciplinary process improvements and steel design optimizations
- Assuming full technical responsibility (including schedule engineering planning cost tracking and budget oversight) for steel scope on larger or more complex projects
- Applying systems-level thinking to convert high-level requirements and details into complete coordinated structural designs
- Reviewing layouts load take-downs beam sizing egress paths stairs and access platforms provided by external engineers of record architects or other parties
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering with Structural focus (Masters degree preferred)
- 58 years of relevant experience in structural steel design
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 10%
- Solid grasp of engineering mechanics statics and structural design principles
- Intermediate proficiency with RISA structural analysis software (preferred)
- Working knowledge of steel fabrication erection processes and quality expectations
- Understanding of cost drivers in steel design detailing and construction
- Strong proficiency in CAD tools (AutoCAD Revit Navisworks)
- Proficiency with structural analysis/design software (RISA or equivalent)
- Conceptual familiarity with supporting structures for mechanical/automated equipment
- Experience with scope definition change management and basic project scheduling
- Capability to conduct risk assessments for health safety and constructability at both component and system levels
- Comfortable in a collaborative fast-paced environment where teamwork and initiative are expected
- Clear and effective communicator who can establish and manage expectations around deliverables
- Strong ability to handle urgent priorities make sound decisions under time pressure and keep track of important details
- Eagerness to learn new tools codes and approaches
- Proactive attitude and ownership mindset
- Effective working both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to motivate and collaborate well with colleagues
- Quick situational awareness and appropriate decision-making
- Strong sense of accountability for project outcomes
- Excellent prioritization and time-management skills
- Robust problem-solving skills with the ability to research and develop solutions
- Solid interpersonal verbal and written communication abilities
Current knowledge and experience with:
- OSHA 1910 General Industry Standards
- International Building Code (IBC)
- ACI 318 (Concrete)
- AISC Steel Construction Manual
- ASCE 7 (Minimum Design Loads)
Preferred:
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (note: this role does not require sealing/stamping drawings)
$100000 - 120000 depending on experience
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Stress Analysis
- Structural Design
- Structural Engineering
- Structural Steel
- Mathcad
- Engineering designs
- Aerospace
- CAD
- Construction Documents
- Autocad
- Engineering Drawings
- Structural Analysis
- Layouts
- Catia
- ANSYs
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