Junior Civil & Structural Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

About the Company

RNGD is a rapidly scaling organization emerging as a nationally recognized leader in construction through our unique Renegade mindset focused on innovation, creativity, and culture. The team is made up of a highly engaged group of seasoned professionals and emerging leaders. We are creators who believe that what we build drives the growth of our cities and that to fulfill our mission, we must constantly challenge the old way of doing things. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, we thrive on building communities, building teams, building leaders, and growing the business throughout the Southeast region with additional offices in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama.

About the Role  

We’re looking for a Junior Civil and Structural Engineer that will support civil and structural design, infrastructure planning, technical documentation, and field coordination for commercial and industrial construction projects. This role is intended for an early-career engineer with practical experience, strong technical curiosity, and a desire to grow within a fast-paced construction environment.

The Junior Civil and Structural Engineer will assist with structural calculations, analysis, plan preparation, drawing redlines, field evaluations, and technical coordination under the guidance of senior engineering and project leadership. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to connect design intent with real-world field conditions.

Core Responsibilities

• Civil and Structural Design Support

• • Assist with civil and structural design activities for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure-related projects.
  • Support structural design efforts involving steel framing, foundations, structural components, and related project systems.
  • Perform engineering calculations and assist with structural analysis under the direction of senior technical leadership.
  • Assist with infrastructure planning and technical evaluation for assigned projects.
  • Review project information and help identify technical questions, coordination needs, or potential design concerns.

• Technical Analysis and Calculations

• • Prepare and organize engineering calculations, analysis summaries, and supporting technical documentation.
  • Use structural analysis software and engineering tools to support design development and technical review.
  • Assist with evaluating structural systems, framing conditions, foundation approaches, and project-specific design requirements.
  • Support analysis related to hot rolled steel framing, cold rolled steel framing, shallow foundations, deep foundations, and related structural elements.
  • Review calculations and technical work for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project requirements.
  • Ask questions, seek guidance, and continuously build technical understanding through practical project involvement.

• Drawings, Redlines, and Documentation

• • Utilize AutoCAD, Revit, and related design platforms to prepare, revise, and redline drawings.
  • Assist with preparation of detailed drawings, plans, specifications, sketches, and technical exhibits.
  • Support plan preparation and documentation updates based on engineering direction, field observations, project changes, and coordination needs.
  • Maintain organized design files, technical records, redlines, calculation packages, and project documentation.
  • Assist with tracking revisions, comments, updates, and technical deliverables.
  • Ensure documentation is clear, accurate, and usable by project teams, field personnel, and other stakeholders.

• Occasional Field Visits and Site Evaluation

• • Participate in occasional site visits and site evaluations when needed to observe project progress, existing conditions, quality of work, and constructability considerations.
  • Document field observations, measurements, photos, site conditions, and potential concerns for review with engineering and project leadership.
  • Support evaluation of real-world conditions that may affect design, construction sequencing, installation quality, or project execution.
  • Assist with identifying field conflicts, coordination issues, and discrepancies between drawings and actual conditions.
  • Communicate field observations clearly and professionally to the appropriate project stakeholders.
  • Use field exposure to strengthen understanding of how design decisions affect construction execution.

• Project Team Collaboration

• • Collaborate with engineers, surveyors, project managers, superintendents, field teams, and other project stakeholders to support high-quality project delivery.
  • Communicate technical information clearly, professionally, and appropriately based on the audience.
  • Assist with coordination between design, engineering, project management, and field operations.
  • Participate in project meetings, design discussions, field coordination conversations, and technical reviews as assigned.
  • Support project teams by responding to technical questions, gathering information, and following up on assigned action items.
  • Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners.

• Professional Growth and Technical Development

• • Demonstrate a willingness to learn, ask questions, receive feedback, and grow professionally.
  • Develop technical knowledge of structural systems, civil infrastructure, construction documents, field conditions, and project delivery.
  • Take ownership of assigned tasks and follow through with accuracy, urgency, and accountability.
  • Seek opportunities to understand how engineering decisions affect schedule, cost, quality, safety, and constructability.
  • Build confidence using engineering software, design tools, project technology, and construction documentation systems.
  • Support continuous improvement by identifying better ways to organize technical work, communicate information, and support project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field required.
• Two to five years of civil engineering, structural engineering, design, construction, or related technical experience preferred.
• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, infrastructure, or construction-related projects preferred.
• Knowledge of structural analysis software required.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or related design software required.
• Experience preparing or supporting construction drawings, redlines, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation preferred.
• Working knowledge of structural engineering concepts including hot rolled steel framing, cold rolled steel framing, foundation design, axial forces, and lateral forces preferred.
• Exposure to shallow foundation design, deep foundation design, steel framing systems, and infrastructure planning preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, field information, and technical documents.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Willingness to participate in field visits and site evaluations.
• Engineer-in-Training certification preferred.
• Professional Engineer license is not required, but is a plus.

• Strong willingness to learn, ask questions, receive feedback, and grow professionally.

Core Competencies

• RNGD Values Alignment
  • Exemplifies RNGD’s core values:

• • • Renegade Mentality
    • Sweep Floors
    • Build Together
    • Honor Promises

• Technical Aptitude

• • Applies engineering knowledge to support civil and structural design, calculations, analysis, and documentation.
  • Demonstrates understanding of structural systems, forces, foundations, steel framing, and construction requirements.
  • Builds technical capability through project experience, feedback, and continuous learning.

• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving

• • Evaluates technical information carefully and identifies potential issues, conflicts, or gaps.
  • Uses logic, data, field observations, and engineering principles to support problem solving.
  • Asks thoughtful questions and seeks to understand root causes rather than only surface-level issues.

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail

• • Prepares drawings, redlines, calculations, and documentation with care and precision.
  • Reviews work for accuracy, completeness, and consistency before submission.
  • Understands that small technical details can have significant impacts on project execution, quality, cost, and safety.

• Field Awareness and Constructability

• • Connects design intent with real-world construction conditions.
  • Uses field visits and site observations to strengthen understanding of constructability, sequencing, and quality.
  • Recognizes when field conditions may require additional review, clarification, or coordination.

• Communication and Collaboration

• • Communicates clearly and professionally with engineers, project managers, superintendents, surveyors, and field teams.
  • Works effectively as part of a project team and contributes to shared project goals.
  • Listens carefully, asks questions, and follows up on assigned responsibilities.

• Organization and Follow-Through

• • Manages assigned tasks, deadlines, documentation, and technical updates in an organized manner.
  • Follows through on commitments and communicates progress or obstacles timely.
  • Balances multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

RNGD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.