Structural engineer

job summary:
We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join our team to support a growing workload of steel erection engineering and connection design projects. This is an ideal opportunity for a structural engineer who enjoys both the theoretical applications of structural engineering and the practical, real-world aspects of constructability and erection sequencing.

In this role, you will work directly with steel fabricators, detailers, and erectors across the country to deliver efficient, code-compliant solutions for projects ranging from data centers and stadiums to industrial facilities and commercial structures.

location: Lexington, South Carolina
job type: Permanent
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

• Constructability & Erection Engineering: Analyze partially erected steel frames for stability under construction loads and design required temporary bracing systems.
• Erection Planning & Rigging: Prepare site-specific erection plans, sequencing strategies, and detailed lift plans for trusses/pre-assembled sections (including pick points, spreader configurations, and lift stability).
• Connection Design: Design steel connections for a diverse portfolio of project types across the U.S.
• Field & Client Coordination: Coordinate directly with erectors and field crews, perform site visits (monthly/bi-monthly) to observe erection, and solve unexpected field conditions in real time.
• Analysis & Modeling: Utilize engineering software (RAM Elements, MathCAD Prime, IDEA StatiCa, Revit) and review 3D BIM models in Trimble Connect for coordination and detailing.
• Project Administration: Prepare engineering submittals, review shop drawings, and respond to RFIs from clients, detailers, and field crews.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to internal tools, calculation templates, and workflow optimization.

qualifications:
Education & Credentials:

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Passed the FE exam and actively pursuing a PE, or already licensed as a PE/SE

Experience:

3+ years of structural steel design experience, including meaningful time focused on erection engineering and/or steel connection design.

Codes & Standards:

Working knowledge of AISC 303 (erection provisions), AISC Design Guide 10 (erection bracing), ASCE 37 (construction loads), and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart R.

Software Proficiency:

Hands-on experience with 3D structural analysis packages (RAM Elements, RISA 3D, SAP2000, STAAD.Pro, or equivalent), including building and interpreting models of incomplete structures.

Communication & Practicality:

Ability to interpret construction/shop drawings and clearly explain temporary bracing schemes to field installation crews.

Travel:

Willingness to perform occasional job site visits (roughly monthly or bi-monthly; short-duration trips).

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):

Practical experience on the fabrication or steel erection side of the industry

Familiarity with crane selection, rigging, and heavy lift planning

Experience with Tekla Structures, SDS2, or Bluebeam

Interest in process optimization, engineering software tools, or workflow automation.

skills:
Bluebeam,Tekla Structures,SAP2000,STAAD.Pro,Software Proficiency,engineering software,Communication,construction,rigging,field installation,heavy lift,crane,fabrication,steel,OSHA,process optimization,shop drawings,structural steel design,steel erection,Structural Engineering,structural analysis,workflow automation

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.