What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer I, Structural position at Providence Engineering?
BENEFITS @ PROVIDENCE. As an employee-owned company, Providence Engineering’s benefits and perks are designed to foster a rewarding work/life balance and truly support our employee-owners throughout their career.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Providence is 100% employee owned. Our ESOP serves as a retirement plan for employee-owners by holding tax-free investments on their behalf.
401(k) Retirement Program with company match.
Medical / Prescription Insurance. Dental Insurance. Vision Insurance. Health Savings Account.
Paid Vacation. Eleven Paid Holidays. Paid Sick Leave.
Flex Time.
Life Insurance. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance. Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Professional Registration & Licensure Reimbursement. Professional Development Education.
Job Summary
The Design Engineer I, Structural will complete routine engineering work on projects of varying sizes under the supervision of experienced engineers.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Adopt a positive attitude of accountability by providing reliable, constructable, affordable, and timely solutions (RCAT) resulting in Providence being the Engineer of Choice
- Perform routine or entry-level engineering tasks neatly, accurately, and efficiently to meet budget hours estimate provided by supervisor
- Prepare engineering calculations and minor designs while developing skills to take professional engineer exam for licensing
- Work on multiple, concurrent projects for various project managers, and sometimes for other branches
- Document project experience for NCEES record to facilitate future licensure
- After gaining experience, prepare hours estimates for project proposals for use by project manager
- Develop communications skills through correspondence and coordination with internal clients
- Attend design meetings, construction meetings, and site visits with experienced engineer
- Comply with company policies and procedures
- Participate in continuing education webinars and education sessions
- Participate in networking and Young Professionals events
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Experience, and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering with structural emphasis, or a closely related field is required
- Complete and pass Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE)
- 0-2 years of related experience as a student intern, or employment experience as an Engineer-in-Training highly preferred
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to use Risa 3D, RAM, Tedds, or similar company-approved structural analysis software in concert with hand-written calculations
- Ability to present hand-written calculations in an organized and legible manner
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software to maintain accurate project records
