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Structural Project Engineer
Nxt Level
Raleigh , NC 27601
Posted 5 days ago
PROJECT ENGINEER II – DESIGN DIVISION
POSITION SUMMARY
As a Project Engineer II in our Design Division, you will be the key consulting engineer for residential and commercial construction clients. You will conduct as-built inspections, design structural modifications and new structures, and effectively communicate structural design principles to clients with varying levels of construction knowledge.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform comprehensive structural design work for new wood, concrete, masonry, and steel structures.
- Develop detailed structural load path connection designs for gravity and lateral bracing systems.
- Manage real-time client consultations, addressing questions and providing clear, actionable insights.
- Support ongoing projects by analyzing construction alternatives, responding to RFIs, and communicating options to contractors.
- Resolve miscommunications regarding work products promptly and effectively.
- Accurately estimate engineering fees for new projects.
- Continuously enhance design materials, spreadsheets, and standard language to boost team productivity.
- Provide guidance and support to team members, ensuring all division work is completed efficiently.
- Demonstrate excellent time management and project management skills to meet client expectations.
- Perform all technical duties associated with the Project Engineer I role.
- Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
EDUCATION & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Minimum of 1 year of related experience.
- North Carolina Engineering Intern (EI) Certification.
- Proficiency in reading, analyzing, and interpreting building codes, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
- Strong report writing and business correspondence skills.
- Effective presentation and communication skills for diverse audiences, including managers, clients, customers, and the public.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Capability to interpret technical instructions and manage abstract and concrete variables.
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, drafting (AutoCAD or similar), structural calculation (Enercalc and RetainPro or similar), and structural modeling software (RISA 2D/3D or similar).
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Eligible for a hybrid onsite work arrangement.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Regularly required to sit and use hands for various tasks.
- Frequently required to communicate effectively.
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, and perform physical tasks such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Specific vision abilities include close vision.
- Site visits and fieldwork may require crawling through confined spaces and climbing through unfinished attics.