Job description

Structural Design Engineer

Job Description:

Participate as a team member in the technical development of schematic, design development, construction documents, specifications and construction administration for institutional and commercial building projects.

Thorson Baker + Associates, Inc. is a mid-size multi-discipline consulting engineering firm specializing in institutional and commercial building design throughout the United States and Puerto Rico where we help build the future. We design the buildings where we work and play, schools and universities where our children learn, healthcare facilities for our continued well being, elderly living and retirement communities for our senior citizens and the retail and entertainment complexes where we shop and enjoy our leisure. All this is with a concern for sustainability and the future of our environment. Join TBA and help us build the places where we live, learn and work in communities nationwide.

Job Duties:

• Structural design of foundations, floors, roof, and lateral resistance system for various building types in retail and commercial buildings.
• Prepare calculations and well-coordinated, technically sound construction documents that are cost effective, efficient and constructible.
• Communicate and coordinate with architects, owners, other engineering disciplines, vendors, building officials, other consultants, etc. throughout the design phases of the building project.
• Must meet client schedules and internal design and construction administration time budgets.

• Office construction administration including review of shop drawings, respond to RFI’s, and coordinate with contractors, design team, building officials, owner, etc. through the construction phase of the building project.
• Able to travel nationally for pre-design site visits, design meetings, construction phase site observations, etc. and prepare detailed technical narrative reports.

Job requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil (Structural) Engineering.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiar with AutoCAD and Revit.
• FE/EIT a plus.
• Capable of attending and engaging in meetings with clients, owners, contractors, etc. in a positive and productive manner.
• Possess a good work ethic and be efficient in job duties.
• Willing to work extra hours above 40 hours a week when necessary to meet project deadlines and client demands.

Thorson Baker + Associates offers a flexible starting time with 8.5-hour schedule Monday through Thursday, and 6 hours on Friday.

Our work environment includes:

• Memorable and unique social events.
• Lively atmosphere
• Work from home flexibility.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Structural: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• FE/EIT Certification (Preferred)
• Engineering Degree from an accredited college (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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