What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineer position at Onyx Creative?
POSITION SUMMARY
The Structural Engineer is responsible for designing and drafting to meet the client’s requirements and expectations while conforming to appropriate Codes and Standards. The candidate must be a positive team player, personable, and a clear communicator. Attentiveness to clients’ needs is critical. An ideal candidate will match the company’s relaxed, collaborative office culture.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the structural engineering design of projects assigned by the Project Manager.
- Review project fee and scope of work.
- Participate in project kick-off meeting with all consultants to discuss schedule, scope, and determine required information.
- Assist the Project Manager by reviewing the project status, budget hours, and schedule. Identify any issues related to expended time vs. budgeted hours.
- Notify the Project Manager when projects are approaching allocated/budgeted hours.
- Assist with construction management in reviewing shop drawings and submittals during the project construction phase.
- Complete projects within assigned budget hours and schedule.
- Delegate / assign work to Student or Co-op Engineering Interns, provide engineering training to and review / check their completed work.
- Follow client/firm quality assurance procedures.
- Research applicable building codes, standards, and various industry products.
- Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications, design analysis, and construction cost estimates.
- Perform construction-related services, including shop drawing reviews, response to requests for information, periodic construction site observation, and occasional specialized structural inspections.
- Collaborate with architects and designers, and building contractors on the design and construction of projects.
- Analysis and design of steel, concrete, wood, masonry, and light-gage structures.
- Analysis and design of shallow and deep foundations.
- Design of connections and construction details.
- Framing plans, foundation plans, building elevations, and sections.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- 5 years of experience in the structural design and drafting of buildings or other structures.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil/structural engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure.
- Proficient use of a variety of software, including but not limited to Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam.
- Possible use of a variety of software, including but not limited to SketchUp, Visual Analysis, RAM Structural, FTP programs/utilities, and Procore.
- The ability to perform structural surveys of existing buildings anywhere in the country is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
- Structural Engineer (S.E.) licensure.
- Maintain a license in at least one state.
BENEFITS
This role offers competitive compensation and is eligible for participation in Onyx Creative/BlueStreak Consulting’s comprehensive benefits programs, including:
- Company-paid employee insurance - medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
- Retirement Plans – available options
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Professional development benefits (Education Assistance)
- Paid industry and professional dues
- Company-provided laptops
- A variety of company-sponsored social events
- Volunteer community service opportunities.
- Rewards and Recognition
- Flexible workday
*Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.