Structural Engineer Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

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We are currently seeking a Structural Engineer to join our multi-disciplined team which specializes in innovative planning, engineering, and design solutions for dams, flood risk reduction, inland navigation, waterfront, ports, hydropower, and transit structures. In this position, you will work closely with national industry leaders and local experts to support clients with structural design support. You will provide expertise for marine facilities, concrete and steel bridges, flood walls, pump stations, navigation locks, dam structures, and waterfront structures. This position offers multiple growth opportunities, in both technical expertise and project management as part of our team.

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As a Structural Engineer, you will provide structural engineering services to Company and its customers, including technical support and supervision within the structural engineering team.

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Deliver structural engineering services that meet Company's, its customers, and applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget.
Initiate, manage and if required supervise structural engineering project requirements.
Proactively resolve any discrepancies between Company and its Customer's requirements.
Keep up-to-date with the latest developments and technical innovations in structural engineering.
- If required, assist and support junior personnel within the structural engineering team.
- Communicate effectively with the structural engineering team and project stakeholders, including the Customer.
- Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required.

Requirements & Skills 2

Highly effective technical and practical engineering skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Company and its customers.
A sound knowledge of the fundamental requirements of structural engineering, and the basic requirements of other engineering fields.
A sound knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory requirements.
Competent use of structural engineering-specific software.
Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
Substantial technical land practical experience in structural engineering in the same or similar industry including experience in working on multi-disciplinary projects and teams.
- A recognized and relevant engineering degree.
- Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status.
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications in engineering, management, project management, or supervisory qualifications or equivalent.

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This Structural Engineer will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and will work under the direct supervision of a project leader. Projects include new construction and renovation in education, healthcare, sports, corporate commercial, and science, and technology.

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Structural analysis and design of new and existing structural systems.
- Preparation of documents and reports from concept design through advanced technical design documentation.
- Assist in the review and markup of shop drawing submittals.
- Recommend ways to improve process, quality, and coordination efforts.

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Qualified candidates must have an MS in Civil Engineering with a Structural minor, MS in Structural Engineering, or Master of Architectural Engineering with Structural emphasis by the hire date. Coursework in building systems engineering is required.
Concrete and steel design experience or coursework is required.
Masonry and wood design experience is a plus.
Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, RAM) preferred.
- E.I.T., LEED accreditation preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to effectively handle multiple projects.

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Our Structural Engineering practice collaborates with architects, building owners, and builders to design elegant solutions for projects of all types, sizes, and levels of complexity. From designing the world’s tallest buildings and longest spans to engineering inventive “jewel-box” structures and designing major expansion projects, we continually seek the best balance among the demands of form, function, sustainability, constructability, schedule, and budget. We have an opportunity for a Structural Engineer to join our Structural Practice. Candidates for the Structural Engineer position should have experience in small-size projects such as cultural buildings, office buildings, health care and research facility design, and tenant renovation work preferably in a consulting engineering firm environment.

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Structural analysis, design, and details for all types of buildings and materials using a variety of building codes.
Coordination of design work with in-house staff as well as other design professionals including Architects and other Engineering disciplines.
Preparation of construction documents within a BIM environment.

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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture Engineering. Master’s degree preferred.
- 0 to 3 years experience in Structural Engineering practice
- Working knowledge of current industry software, including SAP2000, ETABS, Ram, Risa3-D, PCA Software, Revit, and AutoCAD is preferred.
- Ability and willingness to travel within the US and internationally.

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If you like solving problems and working with complex materials and systems, join our amazing team! As a Structural Engineer, you will be using your skills and expertise to design, evaluate, and certify our cutting-edge products and services. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. You'll examine complex metallic and composite structures and systems. Your technical duties involve the design and development of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle.

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Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or other related discipline and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience
Thorough understanding of engineering principles and practices
Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
- Advanced knowledge of Static and/or Dynamic Analyses
- Familiarity with progressive failure analysis and damage tolerance
- Familiarity with NASA and/or FAA structural analysis standards

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We are seeking a Structural Engineer to serve our national real estate due diligence business line. The successful candidate will have seismic design and due diligence experience in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings; experience in assessment and analysis of wood, concrete, CMU, steel, and unreinforced masonry; along with practical knowledge and application of building codes and ASCE 41.

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Review structural engineering drawings and calculations, specifications, reports, construction inspection reports, and structural modification designs
Perform engineering due diligence investigations to assess existing structures for structural, foundation, and façade concerns
- Perform engineering due diligence investigations into geotechnical concerns using site-specific geotechnical reports, and state and federal risk hazard maps
- Seismic Risk Assessment (PML) analysis and reporting, focusing on the evaluation of buildings for expected seismic performance and risk, including utilizing industry-standard seismic risk assessment software and methodologies, reviewing available construction plans, soil reports, and other available documentation
- Structural/forensic investigations and reports may be performed, as well as construction loan monitoring

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Bachelor's Degree in Civil / Structural / Architectural Engineering required.
Master’s Degree in any one of these disciplines is a plus.10+ year’s progressive professional experience.
Experience must include structural assessments and design, use of ASCE 41 to evaluate existing structures, and design of retrofit systems.
- Experience must have been gained in a high-seismic area or a practice that specializes in seismic considerations.
- Current registration as Professional Engineer (PE) is required and Structural Engineer (SE) is a plus.
- Ability to obtain additional registration as requested.

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Under the supervision of a Lead Project Engineer, a Structural Engineer conducts finite element analysis for a wide range of structure types.

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Developing finite element models and post-processing of the analysis results through automation and data reduction
Conducting building and foundation soil-structure interaction analysis in the time and/or frequency domains
Preparing engineering calculations, reports, and presentations for clients
Performing design checks of structural components for compliance with codes and standards
- Reviewing drawings to extract design inputs
- Developing conceptual drawings and sketches
- Assisting in project delivery, task management, project management, business development, and proposal developments

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M.S. or Ph.D. degree from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program in Structural Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering, or Soil Dynamics
2+ years of experience in nonlinear structural dynamic analysis of concrete and steel structures
Proficiency with the use of computer programming and scripting tools for engineering computations, such as Mathcad, MATLAB, Python, and VBA
Proficiency with the use of one or more commercial finite element analysis computer programs, such as ADINA, LS-DYNA, SASSI, GT-STRUDL, NASTRAN, ANSYS, ABAQUS, MIDAS, and SAP2000
Familiarity with applicable industry codes and standards such as IBC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE
Excellent technical writing and verbal communications skills
- Strong planning and organizational skills to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy
- PE License or ability to obtain PE License within 2 years
- Occasional travel

Job summary 8

We spend our time working with our fully integrated repair companies to perform field investigations and develop repair solutions for existing structures and buildings. The Structural Engineer will be a role that requires in-depth knowledge of how structures are designed and behave, including industrial and power-generating buildings and structures; dynamic equipment foundations; and environmental (liquid-retaining) structures.

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Manage engineering projects internally, including teams of engineers, drafters, and technicians
- Analyze field data to facilitate problem-solving and repair design
- Perform and review analyses using a combination of hand calculations and finite element analysis software
- Be responsible for the preparation of client deliverables, including construction drawings, specifications, and written reports

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Job summary 9

We are currently seeking a Structural Engineer for our Structures team supporting several locations.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Perform structural analysis of solid rocket motor nozzles.
Interpret test data and apply test results to analytical structural models
Communicate with customers and articulate the meaning of analysis and test results.
- Research test events in nozzles to identify how the nozzle design responds to motor operation.
- Understand materials used in rocket motor nozzles.
- Define material testing to determine analysis properties for nozzle materials.

Requirements & Skills 9

Master’s degree, and 0 years experience or 2 years with a Bachelor’s degree. New Ph.D. graduates are encouraged to apply.
Position can be filled one level higher, 5 years with BS or MS and 3 years.
Knowledge about and has demonstrated ability with textbook structural analysis techniques (ie. Elasticity, plates and shells, continuum mechanics, compressible gas equations).
Knowledge of material test techniques.
- Writing and presentation skills to communicate analysis results to customers.
- A passion for structural analysis.
- A 4-year degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering is the minimum education requirement. Graduate degree preferred.

Job summary 10

The Structural Engineer is responsible for performing basic structural engineering tasks for electrical construction projects under the direct supervision of the Engineering Manager or Director to ensure the safety and durability of the projects on which they are working. This role will work in close contact with other Structural Engineers (Preconstruction teams, project teams, and manufacturing production teams) within the organization. The ideal candidate must have the ability to apply principles or mechanics, mathematics, physics, material science, and 3D concepts to creative problem-solving.

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Education: Bachelor or Master in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with Structural Emphasis
Experience: 4 plus years of experience

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