Structural Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

About Stratus

Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.

The Role

The Project Engineer is responsible for assisting the Project Manager with design and analysis of structures or structural elements, providing contract administrative duties associated with the project, routine correspondence, field dimensioning, and meeting project schedules. 

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, preparation, and finalization of project documents. 
• Responsible for contract administration duties, such as responding to RFI’s, and checking shop drawings / submittals.
• Designs load-bearing structures or structural elements. 
• Performs analysis of building materials for use in construction. 
• Develops plans and specifications for use during construction and ensures all projects comply with applicable codes and regulations. 
• Determines cause of structural failures, damages, and defects through site investigations.
• Provides reports detailing investigations and assessment of damages to the structure.
• Demonstrates commitment to deliver outstanding service – both with design team and external clients
• Takes ownership to personally resolve problems (or find someone who can)  
• Listens well, asks clarifying questions, and checks for agreement with team and client
• Committed to following up with clients in all instances in a timely manner  
• Strong sense of accountability - ensures that you will do what you say that you are going to do  
• Creates a personal connection – friendly and respectful 

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering 
• 3 – 6 years' experience
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills, detail-oriented
• Proficient with various structural design software (RISA Suite, Enercalcs, MS Excel)
• Earns trust and takes additional ownership of projects, results and customer service
• Takes responsibility for many vendor and customer relationships
• Understands jobsite environment and reviews jobsite progress with little to no supervision 
• Ability to lead an assignment/special project from start to finish

Why you’ll love Stratus

• A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
• Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
• Learning&Development – Education and Professional Licensing
• We believe flexible, hybrid work supports the balance and well-being our team deserves
• Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

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