Structural Engineering Co-op

Co-op Structural

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career – and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

The Structural Engineering Co-op will work alongside experienced engineers and designers to support the planning, analysis, design, and documentation of structural engineering projects. Responsibilities may include performing calculations, developing drawings and models, conducting field investigations, and assisting with project coordination. This position provides hands-on experience and exposure to a variety of structural engineering projects in a professional consulting environment.

Reporting Structure:

This position reports to the Department Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

The responsibilities listed are part of the role Structural plays in ensuring that systems operate efficiently and meet the desired objectives, particularly in industries such as facility, process, manufacturing, or energy business sectors. Other responsibilities may be assigned.

Perform assigned project tasks with guidance from Engineers, Lead and Senior Designers including:

1. Participate in collecting information from field inspections.
2. Produce sketches from field inspections.
3. Interpret field sketches generated by others.
4. Convert design sketches/mark-ups to Revit format.
5. Participate in coordination of project details with Engineers, lead designers, and other discipline leads.
6. BIM and/or ACC Application
7. Understand general structural drawings
8. Drawing & deliverables Package assembly.
9. Understanding and following Salas O’Brien and multiple client CAD

• Motivated to grow and influence growth within the design team.
• Be able to communicate effectively.
• Multitask - Work on several projects simultaneously.

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience

1. In pursuit of an associate or bachelor’s degree within CE, SE or related field.
2. AutoCAD and/or Revit
3. Microsoft Office Applications
4. Must possess a valid driver's license

Core Competencies

1. Structural Engineering Fundamentals
2. Technical Skills
3. Problem Solving
4. Attention to Detail
5. Communication and Collaboration
6. Initiative and Learning Agility
7. Organization and Time Management
8. Professionalism and Safety

Performance Metrics

1. Quality and accuracy of engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications
2. Timeliness of assigned task completion within project deadlines
3. Effectiveness of technical documentation
4. Client satisfaction with communication and delivered results
5. Technical development and growth in engineering knowledge and software skills.
6. Reliability and professionalism

Behaviors

1. Customer Focus – Demonstrates an understanding of client needs in industrial environments and delivers technical solutions that emphasize safety, reliability, compliance, and long-term value.
2. Passion for Growth – Continuously develops technical, industry, and consulting skills to support personal effectiveness and firm growth
3. Leadership Impact – Influences project outcomes through sound engineering/technical judgment, professionalism, and accountability
4. Communication – Clearly communicates technical information, project status, issues, recommendations, etc. to clients and internal stakeholders
5. Ownership – Takes responsibility for quality, schedule, and deliverables within assigned work scope
6. Act With Urgency – Demonstrates a proactive sense of urgency in addressing client needs, project issues, and commitments while maintaining safety and quality standards
7. Teamwork – Works collaboratively across disciplines to deliver integrated and collaborative technical solutions
8. Technical Excellence – Applies solid engineering/technical fundamentals, codes, standards, and best practices to projects
9. Functional Excellence – Executes work processes efficiently using tools, systems, and methodologies

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Travel: Travel may be required to support customer site visits.  

Working Hours/Environment

1. Hours average 40 per week; may require additional hours including evenings and weekends depending on business needs.
2. Work is typically performed in an indoor office setting/client site.

Physical Demands

1. Frequently required to sit at a desk/workstation for long periods of time.
2. Ability to work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time.
3. Light lifting up to 20 lbs.
4. Ability to speak to and hear employees/clients via phone or in person.
5. Body motor skills sufficient to enable the incumbent to move around an office environment.
6. Ability to analyze unique situations and develop appropriate responses.
7. Ability to climb ladders and perform field investigations.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position, and is not construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned, and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.