Reports To:

Structural Practice Leader

Working Location:

In-Office

Minimum Required

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering-Structural emphasis or related engineering field

Experience

Entry-level position, no experience required
**Preferred: 1-3 years of Internship or co-op experience in structural engineering.

Duties:

• Assist in the design and analysis of structural components for various projects, including residential, commercial, and industrial buildings and environments.
• Prepare detailed drawings, specifications, and reports under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Conduct and report on site visits to assess project progress and ensure compliance with design specifications and safety standards.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other project disciplines to develop integrated solutions and meet deliverable timelines.
• Perform structural calculations and simulations using industry-standard software.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to problem-solving discussions.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, codes, and regulations through self-learning and company provided training opportunities

Required Capabilities:

Must display a consistent:

• Basic knowledge of building codes and standards (e.g., AISC, ACI, ASCE).
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) software.
• Basic knowledge and application of fundamental engineering practices.
• High degree attention to detail, time and task management, and organization.
• Professional communication skills on multiple platforms including: in-person, phone, email, Teams, and in meetings.
• Ability to multi-task on concurrent responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of drafting standards and CAD software
• Ability to work occasional extended hours as required to meet client, project and/or business demands

Key Milestones for Advancement:

• Has proactively sought to develop design skills and software proficiency through self-learning avenues.
• Has demonstrated a consistent motivation to learn and enhance technical skill set
• Consistently demonstrates a minimum of intermediate level of Revit drafting skills, program functionality, and utilization of associated software.
• Demonstrates a commitment to using JSD Standards in design work and voicing improvement ideas to better the product.

Essential Functions of Position:

• 6-8 hours a day on the computer
• Must be able to safely drive a vehicle for meetings and site visits, occasionally for long distances
• Physically able to meet OSHA regulations for being on an active construction site for site visits to active projects
• Must be able to safely visit sites not yet under construction (outdoor conditions/terrain that may include: farmer fields, marshlands, flatlands, wooded areas) without accompaniment or supervision
• Standing, walking, bending, squatting multiple times a day for up to 8 hours
• Must be able to safely climb ladders or scaffolding and willing to perform observations from a scissor or boom lift with safety equipment.