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Overview

The Structural Engineer position focuses on the engineering of construction projects, systems, or components under the guidance of a Senior Engineer. The role involves directing other engineers, performing structural designs, and ensuring quality control of engineering deliverables.

Responsibilities

  • Perform structural engineering design of temporary structures used in construction and demolition.
  • Design construction procedures for erection and demolition plans.
  • Evaluate existing and proposed permanent structures for temporary loads and conditions.
  • Conduct design assist and value engineering reviews of permanent structural systems.
  • Prepare analysis, calculations, details, plans, and reports for engineering responsibilities.
  • Perform quality control reviews of plans and documentation prepared by other engineers.
  • Support preconstruction teams by identifying and evaluating risks and exploring new technologies.
  • Evaluate out-of-specification work and develop remediations for issues.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
  • 5 - 12 years of engineering and design experience.
  • Bridge design experience highly preferred.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Professional Engineering Licensure within 6 months of hire.
  • Experience designing to AISC and/or ACI requirements.
  • Familiarity with IBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC, AWC, AISI, and AASHTO codes.
  • Experience in analysis and design of reinforced concrete and/or structural steel systems.
  • Solid engineering judgment and reasoning.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with multiple internal teams.
  • Proficient in MicroStation, Autocad, and/or other drawing software.
  • Willingness to travel as required.
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How this job compares in Atlanta, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, structural welder jobs in Atlanta, GA currently run a median of $61/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $59–$66/hr across 10 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Atlanta, GA

We're tracking 119 other active welding openings in Atlanta, GA right now, from 87 different employers. 58 of them were added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 444 other active welding openings from 282 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Atlanta, or widen the search to Georgia.

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC currently has 6 other openings live in Georgia, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Marathon (10), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (7), and Lennox (6). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Forest Park at $39/hr, Atlanta at $33/hr, and Conyers at $31/hr. Atlanta is among them.

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