What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineer position at Richard Adams Engineers & Consultants?
ABOUT YOU
Richard Adams Engineers & Consultants (RAE) is a full-service structural engineering firm established in 1993. We provide comprehensive engineering services including project planning, feasibility studies, conceptual and design development, construction documentation, and construction-phase support.
We are seeking a Structural Engineer to join our team onsite in our St. Louis (Richmond Heights) office. At RAE, we are committed to creating opportunities for individual success. From day one, you’ll have the tools, support, and meaningful responsibilities needed to excel and build a rewarding career.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
We take pride in supporting our team with industry-leading benefits and competitive compensation:
- Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
- 100% employer-funded ESOP for all associates
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) options
- One-month paid sabbatical every five years, plus $5,000 travel stipend
- 3 weeks of vacation
- 1 week of paid volunteer leave annually 100% charitable match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 100% paid, 12-week maternity leave
- Scholarships for associates’ children (up to $28,000 per child)
- Tuition reimbursement for associates
A DAY IN THE LIFE
- Work with construction project managers during the estimating process to optimize creative structural solutions that align to the project needs
- Prepare preliminary and structural building design for projects across the country
- Produce structural calculations for implementation with technical design/drafting staff during preparation of construction documents for permit submittal as well as construction
- Communicate with technical design/drafting staff. Coordinate with construction project managers, architect, civil, mechanical, clients and other project team members to find creative solutions to structural building elements
- Provide peer reviews of design drawings to ensure accuracy and find creative solutions or alternative design suggestions to save on cost and/or design schedule
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5 years' of structural engineering experience in building design required
- Light-gauge steel and wood experience highly preferred
- Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD required. Strong Excel skills required.
- Knowledge of analysis and design programs such as RAM Structural System, SAP2000, RISA is helpful but not required
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis
MAKE YOUR MOVE
For over 25 years, RAE has built its reputation on integrity, honesty, and trust. We value strong relationships—with clients, contractors, architects, and each other—because our success depends on true collaboration. If you want to join a team committed to excellence, accountability, and results, we’d love to meet you.
RAE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies or individual recruiters without prior approval from the Talent Acquisition team. Any unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, become RAE property, and no fees will be paid for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any candidate information submitted will be considered as a referral to RAE without a fee. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement with RAE as well as written approval to submit candidates from the RAE TA Manager for the specific position before submitting candidates.
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LEGAL DISCLAIMER
EOE, including disability/vets
Salary : $5,000 - $28,000