Overview & purpose
Precis Engineering + Architecture is seeking a resourceful and goal-oriented structural engineer with 0 to 2 years’ experience who is looking to develop their career in building design. This individual must have a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn and be challenged, and a desire to engage with other design discipline team members. Here at Precis, we encourage a collaborative culture of continuous learning, ongoing mentorship, and innovative thinking to encourage professional development. We seek out highly talented and hard-working individuals with outstanding character who want to be challenged with hands-on work, set a higher standard, and be mentored by accomplished experts.
As a member of our team, this individual will:
- Grow their skills by joining a collaborative team of engineers and architects providing award-winning planning design and engineering solutions.
- Deliver build-ready documentation for state-of-the-art structures focused in the hi-tech, life sciences, and other cGMP market spaces, as well as other commercial, industrial, and institutional markets.
- Work closely with senior structural engineers while growing professionally through challenging and exciting projects.
- Conduct work under the direction of the structural department director.
Key responsibilities
Key responsibilities of this position include:
- Analyze and design task focused structural solutions for new and existing structures while leveraging hand calculations, design spreadsheets, and computer software.
- Document design of projects using CAD and BIM software.
- Review of structural submittals from contractors during the construction phase of projects to ensure conformance to construction issued structural documentation.
- Coordinate and respond to contractor issued requests for information (RFI’s).
- Perform project site visits throughout all phases of projects (from conceptual design through construction administration). Site visits include visual observations of existing building conditions and/or new construction while keeping organized notes & survey documentation.
Qualifications
The following qualifications are ideal in the preferred candidate:
· Solid foundation in the principles of structural engineering with a demonstrated interest in design of hi-tech building systems and structures.
· Knowledge in structural design and documentation of multiple building materials such as steel, steel bar joists, metal deck, cast-in-place concrete, masonry, and wood.
· Familiarity and ability to navigate MS office products preferred.
· Relevant internship or research experience.
· Excellent written, graphical, and verbal communication skills.
· Experience with documentation software, particularly AutoCAD and Revit.
· Ability to prioritize tasks and assignments and adapt to changing needs while maintaining a high standard of excellence, integrity and attention to detail.
· Familiarity of finite element structural design software such as RISA-3D and RAM Elements.
· Familiarity of structural design software like RAM Structural System, Enercalc, TEDDS and Hilti Profis.
· OSHA 10 certification or ability to achieve certification.
Must have the physical ability to perform the following:
· Operate office equipment such as computers, printers, copiers, telephone system and other office equipment.
· Read and understand construction drawings, diagrams, computer screens, or printed material.
· Attend meetings, site visits and other
various events.
· Ability and willingness to travel.
· Conduct field surveys and structural inspections and operate survey equipment and instruments.
· Ability to work outside in cold, heat or inclement weather.
· Safely perform inspections via. Ladder or confined space and understand occupational hazards.
· Medically fit to use all forms of personal protective equipment (PPE).
· Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle.
· Ability to carry up to 50 lbs.
Competencies
· Strong technical writing and communication skills.
· Strategic thinking/problem solving/analytical skills.
· Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
· Ability to represent the company in a positive and responsible manner.
· Time management
Education
Licenses
BS degree in Civil (Structural) Engineering, and minimum EIT certified
travel: possible
