Structural Engineer

Our Structural Engineer provides project level support of design for a wide range of project size, materials, and types of infrastructure and buildings. Engineers will work on a variety of projects based on firm needs & project demand.

Our perfect candidate is a motivated problem-solver who is detail oriented, a clear and consistent communicator that exhibits flexibility to work on multiple projects and changing client expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and design calculations, equipment and construction specifications and procurement documents.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, sketches and specifications.
• Possess strong analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
• Ability to respond to common technical inquiries or questions from the client, or members of the project team.
• Confer with Project Manager and senior project staff to ascertain coordination, completeness, and accuracy of critical technical requirements.
• Perform specific work assignment in accordance with established and modified progress schedules and within prescribed budgets.
• Capable of being assigned all sized, more complicated projects and performing all design tasks with very limited supervision.
• Track and document individual labor costs and monitor budgetary costs associated with their work.
• Follow and abide by the DMA employee and safety manuals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, etc.) and Document Control Management Software.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE  

A typical employee would possess a Bachelors’ Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent education from a four-year college in the field of Engineering and a minimum of two-five years’ experience in design, management, or construction of Engineering Projects. 

COMMUNICATION SKILLS  

• Exhibit good verbal and written communication skills.     
• Be detail oriented, adaptable and enthusiastic.   
• Exhibit flexibility to work on multiple projects and react to changing client expectations.   
• Be able to take direction and function independently.   
• Ability to write technical reports, memos, or other correspondences that conform to prescribed style and format of the client and of the firm.   
• Ability to effectively present information to the management, the client or potential clients.   
• Participate and become an active part of a project team.  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS  

Certificate, licensing or registration are desired, but not a requirement.  Providing evidence of pursing a Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) License, Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) License is desirable.