Performs entry-level structural engineering tasks including calculations, creating and marking up drawings, preparing details, BIM work, responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and coordinating with project teams under senior supervision.
Description
Job Summary
Performs entry-level tasks and progresses to moderately complex Structural Engineering work. Duties involve analysis and calculations, creation and markup of construction documents, project coordination, and project communication.
Reports To: Project Manager
Job Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of a Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, or Project Manager:
- Performs structural calculations.
- Assists in creating structural drawings. Capable of handling parts of drawings from medium to difficult complexity under supervision.
- Prepares simple details and drawings with the opportunity to learn and develop skills for more complex tasks.
- Performs assigned BIM work.
- Responds to construction RFIs and review construction submittals.
- Communicates during projects including coordination with other engineers/BIM staff and with design partners.
- Supports team objectives, goals, and projects. Assist colleagues who are in direct contact with clients.
- Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.
Requirements
- [minimum] Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. [preferred] Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
- At least 1-3 years of experience.
- Working Knowledge of Steel, Reinforced Concrete, Masonry, Building Design, Building Analysis, Equipment Anchorage, Seismic Design, Wind Design.
- Code Knowledge of ACI 318, AISC 360, AISC 341, ASCE 7, IBC.
- Knowledge of ETABS, RISA 3D, SAP, BlueBeam, REVIT, AutoCAD, Office 365, RAM.
- Ability to read drawings and specifications and assist a more senior engineer in preparing portions of construction drawings and specifications.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and cloud platforms (Sharepoint, Procore, etc.).
- EIT certification.
Peoples Associates Structural Engineers Inc. San Jose, California, USA Office
San Jose, CA, United States
Peoples Associates Structural Engineers Inc. San Ramon, California, USA Office
2633 Camino Ramon, Suite 500, San Ramon, United States, 94583
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