Published: Jan 13, 2025 – The Structural Engineer provides technical expertise in structural investigations, projects, and tasks globally, encompassing field investigations, failure analysis, and compliance with engineering standards. This position conducts thorough examinations of structural failures involving various materials and structures, prepares detailed technical reports, and effectively communicates findings through presentations and mediation. The engineer oversees project management, mentors junior staff, and contributes to business development and industry growth through active participation in events and seminars.

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1. Structural Engineer, Greenfield Engineering Solutions, Riverside, CA
Job Summary:
- Develop, prepare and/or review engineering plans and designs for structures, facilities, and/or systems.
- Develop, prepare and/or review structural drawing sets.
- Develop, prepare, and review reports and studies to identify and recommend engineering solutions.
- Performs engineering inspections of systems and structures.
- Analyze project requirements and accordingly provide technical and functional recommendations and solutions.
- Prepare calculations to determine loads and stresses to support the appropriate selection of construction materials
- Provide technical advice to the mechanical design teams
- Liaise with relevant professional staff such as architects, external PEs, general contractors, and customers
- Communicate and collaborate with others and other departments
- Lead and teach others by both instruction and as a role model
- Work with the department manager to evaluate existing engineering processes and program activities to make recommendations for improvements in policy and procedures.
- Work closely with colleagues in all parts of the product development cycle from Raw Materials to Research & Development and Analytics to Business Unit and Production
- Work closely with international customers from R&D and production
Skills on Resume:
- Structural Design (Hard Skills)
- Engineering Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Technical Report Writing (Hard Skills)
- Project Management (Soft Skills)
- Communication (Soft Skills)
- Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Inspection and Testing (Hard Skills)
- Leadership (Soft Skills)
2. Structural Engineer, Skyline Construction Consultants, Phoenix, AZ
Job Summary:
- Apply knowledge of how the structure and fabric of buildings are put together, what can go wrong, and how they can be affected by previous alterations and changes of use.
- Use knowledge of a wide range of structural and building defects to educate decisions.
- Prepare and present well-detailed reports.
- Work independently and provide clear, concise, justified conclusions.
- Prepare structural calculations and drawings.
- Deliver multiple projects simultaneously and work either as part of a team or independently.
- Liaise with colleagues and construction professionals throughout the design and construction process.
- Offer leadership, mentoring, and motivation to engineers.
- Be responsible for the development of Advanced Ceramic Powders and Applications
- Identify new applications and problem solutions in the field of structural ceramics
- Lead product development projects (Stage Gate®) from idea to commercialization
- Follow company standards and APEGBC guidelines for design and checking.
- Mentor junior engineers.
- Responsible for approving and stamping engineering drawings.
- Participate in recruitment activities and guide with employee relation matters.
- Liaise with different disciplines to resolve design problems, discuss project criteria, and facilitate smooth project coordination.
Skills on Resume:
- Structural Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Report Writing (Hard Skills)
- Project Management (Soft Skills)
- Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Problem-Solving (Soft Skills)
- Technical Drawing (Hard Skills)
- Mentoring (Soft Skills)
- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration (Soft Skills)
3. Structural Engineer, Hillcrest Structural Services, Portland, OR
Job Summary:
- Perform structural designs and calculations for onshore industrial steel structures such as including pipe racks, platforms, and miscellaneous equipment supports.
- Design deep foundations including driven steel piles, helical piles and cast-in-place concrete piles.
- Design shallow foundations including spread footings and slab on grade.
- Dynamic analysis for vibrating equipment
- Seismic Design in low to high seismic zones.
- Provide sketches to drafting staff to produce finished drawings.
- Review and check design drawings for accuracy.
- Provide recommendations to improve design efficiencies where possible.
- Check vendor structural and building drawings against specifications.
- Prepare material cost estimates and material take-offs.
- Forecast labor resources and provide schedule input.
- Monitor engineering and drafting progress and provide input to progress reports.
- Review and prepare project documents such as structural specifications and contract documents while always ensuring technical accuracy.
- Coordinate tasks and work schedules to achieve the project objectives.
- Resolves difficult client and engineering problems by modifying guidelines, developing new approaches, or applying existing procedures
Skills on Resume:
- Structural Design (Hard Skills)
- Foundation Design (Hard Skills)
- Seismic Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Drafting and Drawing Review (Hard Skills)
- Project Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Cost Estimation (Hard Skills)
- Problem-Solving (Soft Skills)
- Client Communication (Soft Skills)
4. Structural Engineer, Aspen Civil Engineering, Denver, CO
Job Summary:
- Under the direction of the Lead Structural Engineer, develop conceptual designs including the BIM model, and coordinate with the in-house design team
- Assisting with proposal preparation within the structural discipline
- Researching structural materials and methods
- Working with the Lead Structural Engineer and clients to assess needs and develop applicable project approach
- Performing structural analysis, including review of existing structures, utilizing various engineering software
- Preparing structural calculations and details of structural elements for various materials (predominantly steel)
- Developing project documents (e.g. calculations, reports and construction drawings and specifications, etc.) that conform to client, regulatory, and industry standards
- Reviewing construction submittals for conformance to design documents and providing precise construction plan sets
- Participating in the development of structural discipline company standards and best practices
- Establishing and executing professional development goals
- Structural input during the customer architectural concept development phase.
- Provide mentorship to junior engineers and drafters, as well as support with other functional areas to ensure timely delivery of customer requirements
- Generate structural calculations on a project-by-project basis by the regulatory authorities.
Skills on Resume:
- BIM Modeling (Hard Skills)
- Structural Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Proposal Preparation (Soft Skills)
- Project Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Mentorship (Soft Skills)
- Client Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Material Research (Hard Skills)
- Construction Review (Hard Skills)
5. Structural Engineer, Oakwood Structural Design, Charlotte, NC
Job Summary:
- Serve as the Steel Specialist on medium to large and complex material handling projects.
- Prepare technical documentation and preliminary steel layouts for the requests for quotations (RFQ) taking into account clearances, clashes, and structural stability.
- Verify the accuracy and completeness of all technical documentation required for the project.
- Provide competitive solutions for the steel construction and platforms for material handling systems while also considering the impact on site.
- Serve as consultant for the design of steel constructions according to local codes and regulations (seismic zones, deflection, etc.) and customer specifications.
- Review project layouts, load and beam calculations, egress routes, stairs, and step-overs from the Engineer of Record for the project team and building architect.
- Prepare steel volume calculations and specifications, in conjunction with the Project Buyer Steel.
- Provide Rough Order Magnitudes (ROMs) for steel quantity and budget in particular cases.
- Continue to develop a Product Data Book with all relevant information on the market of steel constructions/platforms/products to support sales, engineering, procurement, and project execution.
- Continue to develop a Program of Requirements that meets Vanderlande’s demand (in cooperation with sales, engineering, procurement, and project execution).
- Evaluate the quality of the executed steel construction and provide technical support during the handover of the project.
- Focus on process improvements (multi-disciplinary) and design optimization for all steel constructions.
- Responsible (technical scope, engineering planning, cost, and budget control) for the steel construction of "large" or complex projects.
- System and concept thinker who can translate details/specifications into a detailed system design.
Skills on Resume:
- Steel Design and Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Technical Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Project Management (Soft Skills)
- Code Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Cost Estimation (Hard Skills)
- Problem-Solving (Soft Skills)
- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Quality Control (Hard Skills)
6. Structural Engineer, Redwood Structural Consulting, Houston, TX
Job Summary:
- Design new construction and renovation projects from concept through construction under the direction of a senior engineer
- Detailed engineering work is a major focus
- Plan, focus and complete the tasks on hand
- Coordination within a multi-disciplinary project team
- Provide the design of reinforced concrete, structural steel, and foundations.
- Create design drawings and specifications and create analysis and/or inspection reports.
- Interaction with contractors, fabricators, and owners, from beginning to end of the project.
- Conduct onsite structural inspections and field observations
- Work with other disciple engineers as appropriate for new design or repair strategies.
- Analyze design specifications, manuals, proposals, and other data to evaluate the cost, feasibility, and maintenance requirements.
- Evaluate engineering approaches and risks to produce and progress development plans.
- Use conceptual, research, and analytical skills in addition to mathematical modeling and computer-aided design tools.
Skills on Resume:
- Structural Design (Hard Skills)
- Concrete and Steel (Hard Skills)
- Project Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Inspections (Hard Skills)
- CAD (Hard Skills)
- Cost Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Client Interaction (Soft Skills)
7. Senior Structural Engineer, Horizon Engineering Group, Madison, WI
Job Summary:
- Management and supervision of structural design packages.
- Review, check, and approve documents, analysis, and design outputs from sub-contractors and perform confirmatory calculations and analysis where necessary
- Ensure that designs comply with the relevant codes, standards, regulations, and procedures.
- Coordinate input from other disciplines into structural design.
- Liaise with other parts of the project team to identify requirements for structural engineering support.
- Maintain the required technical quality of work.
- Provide constructability review of projects considering means and methods of construction
- Develop structural temporary designs.
- Supports to resolve unexpected events during construction.
- Effectively manage multiple tasks and projects
- Develop engineering reports, work descriptions, RFI, etc.
- Assessment of Non-Conformities
- Attend project review meetings and report to the Design Manager
- Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations
Skills on Resume:
- Structural Design (Hard Skills)
- Document Review (Hard Skills)
- Code Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Project Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Problem-Solving (Soft Skills)
- Temporary Design (Hard Skills)
- Risk Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Multitasking (Soft Skills)
8. Senior Structural Engineer, Summit Structural Innovations, Salt Lake City, UT
Job Summary:
- Provide technical leadership in structural‑related investigations, projects, and tasks, on both a national and international scale including the development and implementation of desk study and field investigations
- Investigate structural and construction-related failures that may involve wood, masonry, steel and reinforced concrete structures including bridges, tunnels, pipelines, excavations, dams, plant and equipment, and multistory residential and commercial structures
- Perform site examinations relating to loss/failure
- Review plans and specifications and other furnished documents with attention to detail, to determine whether relevant designs, guidelines, codes, and other regulations have been met
- Assist in developing and preparing engineering drawings and simulations from field measurements, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets, and other data
- Prepare technical reports based upon sound investigations and analysis, that effectively communicate the results in an ethical, unbiased fashion
- Effectively communicate investigation and analysis findings to clients and others within boardrooms, during mediation, and trials
- Manage projects according to client-approved scopes of work, and deliver high-quality reports and/or presentations on time and within budget
- Development, mentoring, and/or directing more junior staff on investigation assignments
- Participate with other Jensen Hughes staff in business development, as well as the promotion of advancing market growth opportunities
- Participation in industry events and seminars, including delivering technical presentations to clients and industry events
- Develop an understanding of the core values of the firm and familiarization with the strategic plan, and help drive the business in a positive fashion
Skills on Resume:
- Structural Investigation (Hard Skills)
- Failure Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Technical Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Project Management (Soft Skills)
- Client Communication (Soft Skills)
- Mentoring (Soft Skills)
- Business Development (Soft Skills)
- Public Speaking (Soft Skills)