Job description:

Our client is a well established, and growing structural engineering consulting firm that provides innovative, practical, and cost-effective engineering solutions for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential projects in the Greater Pittsburgh, PA region. As the client base and project portfolio continue to expand, they are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Structural Engineer to join the team.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects from concept through construction while collaborating with architects, contractors, developers, and fellow engineers. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for delivering high-quality structural designs.

What you will do:

• Design structural systems for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential projects from schematic design through construction administration.
• Perform structural analysis and calculations for steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures while ensuring compliance with applicable building codes and engineering standards.
• Develop practical, economical, and innovative structural design solutions that meet project objectives.
• Coordinate structural designs with architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and geotechnical engineering disciplines to ensure seamless project execution.
• Review project specifications, architectural drawings, and field conditions to develop complete structural designs.
• Oversee and provide direction to CAD/Revit designers in the preparation of construction documents and structural drawings using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Review construction documents for quality, accuracy, and completeness prior to client submission.
• Participate in project planning meetings, design reviews, and coordination meetings with clients, architects, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits, field observations, and construction inspections as required to verify compliance with design intent.
• Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs), review shop drawings, and provide engineering support during construction.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Structural Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years of structural engineering experience in a consulting environment preferred.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe.
• Strong knowledge of applicable building codes, design standards, and industry best practices.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients and project teams.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Technical knowledge with AM Structural System / RAM Steel, ENERCALC, STAAD.Pro, AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Microsoft Office Suite
• Structural analysis and design of steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and wood structures.
• Preparation and review of construction documents.
• Building code interpretation (IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, NDS, TMS, etc.).
• Construction administration and field observation.
• Working directly with clients, architects, and contractors throughout all phases of a project.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Our client is a 20 person engineering firm that has some amazing projects in front of them (local schools, shopping centers, commercial real estate). There are senior level engineers who will help develop and mentor this person but also the opportunity for this individual to manager more junior level team members.