Junior Structural Engineer

BRPH; Washington; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm is seeking a Structural Engineer for its Lynnwood/Seattle office. The role involves using engineering knowledge and design software to create detailed designs and drawings for various structures. Responsibilities include developing REVIT and AutoCAD drawings, performing calculations, and site visits. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and experience with design software. A flexible work schedule and the chance to join a 100 percent employee-owned firm are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Knowledge of REVIT, AutoCAD, STAAD, and MS Office is essential.

Responsibilities

• Utilize engineering knowledge and design software for structures.
• Create detailed designs and models for projects.
• Perform design calculations based on engineering techniques.
• Develop REVIT and AutoCAD drawings under supervision.
• Conduct site visits for observations and measurements.

Skills

REVIT

AutoCAD

STAAD

Microsoft Windows

Excel

Word

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a Structural Engineer to join our dynamic team in our Lynnwood/Seattle office. Breathtaking scenery, plentiful outdoor adventures, rich culture and diversity, and world-class public schools are just a few of the reasons to live in the “Great Pacific Northwest.”

The individual will utilize engineering knowledge, judgment and design software to create detailed designs, models and drawings for structures. The drawings will include plans, details, schedules, notes, isometrics, elevations, and sections used in preliminary, schematic, design development, construction and record documents.

BRPH is a technically focused, creative architecture, design, engineering, construction services, and mission solutions firm providing innovative solutions to mission-driven clients in the aerospace, defense, education, manufacturing, commercial, entertainment, and hospitality market sectors. Founded in 1964, BRPH is consistently ranked among the nation’s top firms and has completed a wide range of projects across the United States and throughout the world.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs assignments designed to continue to develop professional engineering knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks. Assignments will require limited independent judgment, with application of a routine, non-complex nature under the supervision of a professional engineer. Assignments shall have clear and specified objectives with limited variables.
• Performs design and calculation tasks based on standard engineering techniques and procedures. Applies standard practices, engineering fundamentals, and techniques in specific situations, adjusts and correlates data, and follows design through a series of related detailed steps or processes.
• Performs design of portions of projects under direction of Project Engineer, or other responsible staff members.
• Reviews rough sketches, drawings, specifications and other engineering data received from engineers and architects.
• Develops REVIT and AutoCAD drawings from verbal instruction, rough sketches, marked up drawings, design computations, engineering fundamentals and the BRPH detail library
• Researches discipline-related code issues and presents interpretations.
• Visits sites to make observations, measurements, images and records of conditions at existing facilities and/or buildings in various stages of construction. Reviews, monitors, reports progress, and performs other construction administration duties per the contract documents.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software to prepare engineering calculations and design. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, AutoCAD, REVIT, STAAD, TEDDS and Adobe Acrobat.
• Instructs drafters and designers to convey the structural design in the construction documents.
• Performs checking and quality control procedures of one’s own work and the work prepared by drafters and designers.
• Provide coordination of all applicable project discipline’s drawings and specifications.
• Assists in client contact and communication pertaining to specific
• Promotes communications, cooperation and quality among discipline and team members.
• Responsible for job specific standards, practices and quality as defined in BRPH Policies & Procedures and CAD Standards.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• The minimum level of education shall be a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
• The individual shall possess an aptitude for graphics with a working knowledge of REVIT, AutoCAD, STAAD, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.

CERTIFICATE, LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:

Certificate of Engineering Intern

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as management deems necessary.

EOE/AA/MFDV

If you’re looking to take your career to the next level, work with a talented team of professionals who love what they do, enjoy a flexible work schedule, and share in the profits of our 100 percent employee-owned firm, BRPH might be a great fit for you!

For a complete job description, please visit BRPH.com and submit your resume.