Overview
Midsouth Steel, a leader in structural steel fabrication and erection for over 25 years, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Structural Engineering Assistant to support their engineering department at their facility near the Atlanta airport. This is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level engineering professional or recent graduate interested in gaining hands-on experience in structural steel design, modeling, and engineering coordination while working directly with a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) on real-world projects.
Responsibilities
- Assist the PE engineer with engineering-related IT tasks and software coordination
- Utilize Bluebeam to prepare drawing markups, calculation markups, comments, and review notes
- Assist with structural modeling and analysis of steel structures using RISA-3D
- Perform steel connection calculations using RAM Connection and RISAConnection under the supervision of the PE engineer
- Assist with calculations for structural steel stair members, canopy members, steel railings, and related steel components
- Help prepare, organize, and maintain engineering calculation packages and project files
- Assist in reviewing drawings, details, and calculation files for consistency, accuracy, and completeness
- Support scheduling, task tracking, and engineering workflow coordination
- Coordinate with the PE engineer to follow up on pending reviews, markups, calculations, and project deadlines
- Perform additional entry-level structural engineering and coordination tasks as assigned
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred
- Strong interest in structural steel design and engineering
- Familiarity with structural engineering software such as RISA-3D, RAM Connection, RISAConnection, or similar programs is preferred
- Experience with Bluebeam Revu or AutoCAD is a plus
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Opportunity to work directly with experienced structural engineering professionals
- Hands-on exposure to structural steel fabrication and erection projects
- Career growth opportunities within a well-established steel contractor
Additional Information
- Full-time, on-site position in College Park, Georgia