Entry-Level Structural Engineer

Entry-Level Structural Engineer

LOCATION: Corpus Christi, Texas / Lake Charles, Louisana

Type: Full-Time

Department: Structural

Job Description:

Detail-oriented, reliable, creative team player to conduct field evaluations of industrial structures, analyze data, develop models, conduct calculations, and develop engineered rehabilitation/replacement plans.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

•Support field evaluation of existing structures

•Develop calculations and analytical models in steel and concrete

•Design rehabilitation and/or replacement plans

•Specify materials, write reports

•Technical support for and quality control of structural construction

Minimum Qualifications:

•Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil / Structural Engineering

•Experience: Typically 0 to 3+ years

•Licensure: E.I.T. Preferred

•Technical Skills: Familiarity with modeling software such as STAAD preferred

Knowledge of ACI 318, AISC, ASCE-7, and IBC preferred

Working knowledge of AutoCAD preferred

•Management: No management experience is required

•Other Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills

Professional Development Opportunities:

•Work under licensed P.E.’s and S.E.’s to progress toward professional licensure

•Exposure to fieldwork environments in various industrial facilities

•Develop greater expertise in calculations and analytical models for concrete & steel

•Exposure to root cause failure analysis techniques

•Obtain industry and skill-specific certifications

•Develop expertise in a variety of design and analytical programs

Individual field assignments typically each have their own unique requirements.  Prior to deployment on any field assignment, you must be able to meet all client-specific site requirements.  Should you be unable or unwilling to meet assignment-specific requirements, your continued employment would then be subject to the availability of other assignments whose requirements can be met.  These unique requirements may include:

•You must possess physical mobility (on the ground and at heights).

•You may be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50 lbs.

•You may be required to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding/ladders using the appropriate and required fall protection.  

•You must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold, and wind) while wearing the appropriate PPE. This may include but not be limited to a hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves, and leather, steel-toed work boots.  

•You may be required to position yourself to work in confined spaces

•You may be required to adhere to a client’s random drug testing program prior to entering their site.

•You may be required to meet a client’s facial hair safety policy prior to entering their site.