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Overview

As a Structural Associate (EIT) at Design Group, you will be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, working on complex industrial design and EPC projects for leading companies in the Food, Beverage, Consumer Packaged Goods, and Life Science sectors. This role offers the opportunity to grow as a professional consultant while being supported by seasoned leaders and technical specialists.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare design and construction documents for new structures and structural upgrades.
  • Assist in defining facility requirements for projects in the advanced technologies industry.
  • Analyze and design concrete, steel, masonry, and timber structures with an emphasis on seismic design.
  • Produce structural calculations, calculation checks, drawings, specifications, reports, and other project deliverables.
  • Analyze existing structures and provide recommendations for strengthening new loads.
  • Develop design sketches into completed working details and drawings.
  • Ensure timely deliverables and exceed client expectations.
  • Conduct field work including handling structural as-builts, rebuilds, retrofits, and client personnel interaction.
  • Analyze configurations of basic project structural components.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 2 years of experience as a structural designer (EIT) or engineer.
  • Experience in the analysis and design of structures with an emphasis on seismic design.
  • Hands-on experience with structural engineering software such as ETABS, RISA, RAM, STAAD, SAP, Mathcad, and ENERCALC.
  • Experience with AutoCAD and REVIT (preferred).
  • Knowledge of building codes and seismic requirements.
  • Experience in private sector industrial repair/remediation and greenfield projects (preferred).
  • The ability to climb stairs, ladders, and equipment/structures of varying heights.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Proficiency in written and verbal communication including generating reports and conducting group presentations.
  • A bachelor of science in civil engineering or a master of science in structural engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
  • EIT (a must have).
  • Professional Engineer License (a plus if you have it, must be willing to pursue and obtain).

Additional Information

  • Relocation assistance may be available for outstanding candidates, determined on an individual basis.
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