Job Description

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

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