What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineer (Buildings) – 4 to 10 years of experience position at Ayres?
Finding the right fit:
Ayres Associates’ structural engineers have proudly served government and private clients for more than 50 years. We are seeking an individual who is eager to learn and has the desire to become a well-rounded structural engineer. You will join a respected structural engineering group who will provide you with opportunities to work on a variety of projects.
Join Ayres – a USA TODAY Top Workplace recognized in both 2025 and 2026 – where people-first leadership, collaboration, and professional growth create an environment where great teams do their best work.
This role is open to remote or hybrid opportunities. We encourage individuals to apply even if their current location does not perfectly align.
On any given day, you will:
- Design a wide variety of new buildings and modifications to existing buildings.
- Work under the supervision of senior structural engineering staff to design and prepare plans for buildings and other structures.
- Perform structural design and analysis of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber structural elements utilizing structural design software.
- Prepare and review structural drawings and details.
- Research and apply code requirements.
- Prepare technical reports and specifications for buildings and other structures.
- Responsibilities may include assisting with structural condition assessments and construction observation, potentially requiring sporadic short-term (typically 1-3 days) out of town travel and overnight stays.
Required qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
Desired skills and experiences:
- Good communication and listening skills.
- Minimum of 4 years of building design experience.
- Design experience in a variety of building types and materials.
- Strong knowledge of building codes (IBC, ASCE 7, AISC 360, ACI 318, etc.).
- Proficiency in a structural analysis software (RISA, RAM Structural System, RAM Elements, SAP2000, or similar).
- Proficiency in Mathcad and Microsoft Excel software.
- Experience with the production of structural construction documents.
- Proficiency in modeling structures and producing construction drawings with Revit beneficial, but not required.
- Working knowledge of seismic design beneficial, but not required.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
- Self-motivated learner with a passion for advancing personal expertise in structural engineering
- Master’s degree in structural engineering a plus.
Benefits of being part of the Ayres team:
- Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
- Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
- PTO upon hire, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
- Professional development opportunities.
Please note, benefits vary depending on job status. To learn more about our great benefits, visit our website at https://www.ayresassociates.com/careers/the-ayres-advantage/
Our good-faith compensation approach is fair and equitable, and takes into consideration only permissible factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, training, skills, and experience, and geographic location where the work is performed. A salary range for this posting is $75000 - $100000. The foregoing salary range represents what the company believes, in good-faith, it will pay for the posted opportunity. The individual selected for this role will be evaluated with the compensation factors in mind and placed appropriately.
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Salary : $75,000 - $100,000