Structural Engineer
Summit Design and Engineering Services
- Charlotte, NC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manages structural projects, including the complete design of building systems in hot-rolled steel, cold-formed steel, concrete, masonry, and timber
- Takes projects from inception to closeout, including preparing project specific construction specifications and construction administration. This includes calculations, creating detailed designs, models and drawings for structures used in preliminary schematics, design development, construction and record documents
- Inspects construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specification and construction and safety standards
- Prepares opinions of costs and written reports
- Assists in proposal generation and fee estimates
- Works collaboratively with other departments
- Establishes and maintains client relationships
- Bachelor or Master's degree in Civil Engineering from a ABET accredited university with a focus on Structural Engineering
- 6+ years of experience preferably in Structural Engineering and on a variety of project sizes and types
- PE Licensure in NC or able to obtain one within six (6) months of hire
- Experience with Building Structural Engineering AutoCAD and REVIT software
- Experience with structural analysis software such as RAM Steel, RAM Elements, RISA Platforms and ENERCALC
- Strong knowledge of mechanics of materials, steel, concrete, masonry and timber design desired
- Knowledge of building codes, including application of ASCE-7.
- Ability to create, read and interpret structural calculations and construction drawings
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Ability to adhere to all deadlines, budgets and contractual obligations of each project
- Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred
- Ability to collaborate
- Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time
- Ability to drive, visit job sites and walk on rough and uneven terrain, climb and balance (on a ladder), and enter a crawlspace as needed