Structural Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Fieldstone A&E - Creating Community

Fieldstone A&E is an industry leading company with deep roots In home building by providing everything needed for vertical construction, from single-family homes to clubhouses, commercial buildings and everything in between. You will feel like family in our rich company culture that focuses on work / life integration with flexible work capabilities by offering remote, in-office and hybrid situations. We promote many team development opportunities such as daily huddles, virtual and in-person Happy Hour events, Weekly Lunchtime Trivia, and Team-Building events that bring team members together from other locations. Our attractive benefit package includes 401k, profit sharing, and shared health, dental, and vision costs.

The Structural Engineer works in partnership with the Client Managers, Architects, Engineers, Designers and/or CAD Technicians, and is responsible for producing high quality calculations, designs, models and construction documentation using CAD/BIM and engineering software of various types.

The candidate we’re looking for has an exceptional ability to focus in a bustling team environment, utilize strong time management skills, while occasionally tending to multiple projects at once, ensuring they are of the highest quality once completed. Our candidate must possess and exhibit a positive, “can-do” attitude even in high stress situations, with an unwavering commitment to “world class customer service”. Our company has shifted to an almost fully remote work force, so we understand the need for a flexible schedule.

We’re looking for someone who holds our company values close to heart: being passionate about what they do, are actively open-minded, showing dedication to mastering their craft, and above all, embracing family spirit. If these values describe you, we would love to have you join our team!

Structural Engineer Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyzes proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.
• Reads and reviews project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
• Inspects project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
• Prepares complex Architecture and Engineering construction drawings for residential and commercial projects utilizing AutoCAD Architecture, REVIT, Sapphire Frame and/or Sapphire Build (Blackpoint).
• Produces Lot Specific and Master plans in accordance with Fieldstone and/or client-specific standards.
• Develops and drafts engineering details and plans, assists management in preparing proposals and generates correspondence for clients and managers.
• Performs fieldwork, documentation, research and drafting tasks of architectural and engineering data as requested by clients or managers.
• Maintains dynamic communication with contractors, clients, staff and the general public for any architectural, engineering or construction issues.
• Consistently applies Fieldstone’s Quality Control procedures and takes ownership of their work.
• Manages the proper filing of project submittals, RFIs and other project records both electronic and paper.
• Complies with Fieldstone and client-specific standards (CAD, File Management, etc.).
• Participates in occasional team meetings to help resolve project issues such as coordination, scheduling, and technical concerns.
• Document time and expenses using Fieldstone’s business management system.
• Fosters a culture of external and internal client service.
• Engineering Calculations & Design using Concrete, Masonry, Steel and Timber design.
• High-wind speed and Seismic design.
• Residential and commercial structures.
• Analysis, reports & opinions.
• Development of construction documents.

Structural Engineer Required Skills

• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction techniques, construction documents, building codes and CAD concepts.
• Advanced CAD/BIM drafting skills. Proficiency in Revit preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Structural Engineer Required Experience

• Graduation from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) college or university with a degree in Engineering.
• PE Licensure
• Significant knowledge and experience in the area of structural design for residential and commercial construction.
• Advanced knowledge and experience using computer‐aided design, spreadsheets and word processing programs (Microsoft Word & Excel).
• 3 plus years 2D and 3D experience in AutoCAD Architecture, Revit or Sapphire Build preferred.

Position Type

• Full-Time/Regular
• Exempt/Salaried