Our Client is a leader in Retaining Wall Construction. This is a full-time, direct hire position with a commercial builder in Benicia, California.
AMG Services is a recruitment firm contracted to source qualified candidates for this role.
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
The Junior Structural Engineer helps the company put into practice its innovative, value-engineering approach to wall and related construction technologies. Works closely with company leadership, field personnel, customers, and vendors/partners. The company’s work culture rewards initiative and is team-centered, collaborative, supportive, and results-oriented.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Plan and conduct design work on building and retaining wall structures requiring judgment in the
evaluation, selection and application of engineering techniques
• Work with project team internally and externally to deliver projects
• Set up, modify, and maintain CAD drawings and details of work
• Effectively represent the company’s engineering capabilities through direct customer contact
• Assist with the permitting process
• Accurately job cost time and related costs
• Other duties and projects as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Professional demeanor
• Able to effectively collaborate with clients, project team members, and colleagues
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving
• Technically savvy
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills including report writing
• Presentation skills to contribute to team talks, technical sessions and project presentations
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Self-starter with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Fast learner, ambitious, have the ability to handle increased responsibilities
• Time management and task completion skills
• Detail Oriented
• Team Player
• Computer software skills: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Office products. Structural analysis software,
ENERCALC, RISA, etc.
• Sound experience with AutoCAD or Revit
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• B.S. and/or M.S. Degree in Civil/ Structural Engineering
• 0 to 3+ years working in the field of structural engineering
• Knowledge of or practical field/construction experience
• Working towards becoming a California Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Successful completion of current Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
• Seismic design experience or education
• Understanding of the IBC, ACI, TMS, AISC and ASCE 7 codes
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
EEOC & DFEH STATEMENT:
- We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, gender,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, disability status, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
