Structural Engineer

We are looking for an entry-level structural engineer for our cold-formed steel department in our Charlottesville, VA office. The Engineer is responsible for entire project cycle to include design, development, and project completion.  The Engineer will prepare their engineering analyses for review by supervisor.  Teamwork and solid client relationships are keys to success as an Engineer.

 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare engineering analysis of projects to include: preliminary design and calculations
• Prepare and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts and other visual aids
• Manage construction document printing process
• Manage project issues
• Review and critique proposed changes to engineering standards, policies, or details
• Review development plans for compliance with adopted engineering standards and good engineering practices
• Study contracts and scope of work for own projects
• Familiarize self with quality control procedures 
• Study comments provided by supervisors and incorporate into future projects
• Deliver projects within established time periods
• Respond to comments given by supervisor
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Familiarize self with and select appropriate standard details for projects
• Markup, Layout, and Redline standard details for simple projects
• Work in group under Project Manager
• Review specs for projects on which you are working 
• Construction Administration (CA) on simple projects
• Observe CA on own projects
• Study contracts and scope of work for own projects
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 
Must hold a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field and 0-2 years of design experience. An EIT license is preferred. 

Date Posted or Updated: 10/06/2025 

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Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
 

About Us

Contact ADTEK Engineers at 9990 Fairfax Boulevard, Suite 300, Fairfax, VA; 703-691-4040 or recruiting@adtekengineers.com. 

* At this time, ADTEK Engineers will not sponsor new applicants for work authorization.

ADTEK Engineers offers the following benefits for full-time employees • Health insurance • Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan with employer match • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Paid Parental Leave • Continuing Education • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

ADTEK Engineers is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local laws. 

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