Structural Project Engineer / Structural Engineer in Training (EIT)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

At RLG, our people come first. We believe our employees are our greatest asset and the driving force behind our success. Our team of professionals represents the face of RLG when working with clients, teaming partners, community members, and public officials. Through every interaction, they demonstrate the values that define our culture and guide the way we serve the communities around us. Our commitment is rooted in strengthening communities by empowering people through RLG’s CORE Values:

• Employee Centric
• Client Commitment
• Quality
• Initiative

If you have the talent and ambition to build or expand your career in a place where your contributions matter, RLG is the place to start your journey.  

Job Summary: The Structural Project Engineer / Structural Engineer in Training (EIT) will support RLG clients by providing technical expertise in design, design calculations, drawing preparation, and submission of Structural Engineering Documents.

Supervisory Responsibilities: The Structural Project Engineer / Structural Engineer in Training (EIT) works under the supervision & guidance of one or more Professional Engineers (PE) or Project Managers (PM).

Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

Perform various Structural design tasks assigned by the project managers, which include drainage design calculations, grading calculations, research, etc.

• Design, engineer, and coordinate utilities & grading for project sites. This includes layouts and drawings that utilize drafting software along with existing drawings, topography, city standards and surveying.
• Assists with CAD drawing updates and changes per markups from the project manager and/or design engineer
• Ensure that the construction plans are drafted and shown correctly by RLG standards and in accordance with city guidelines
• Research local design requirements and make sure that design meets all requirements
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred, eagerness to learn accepted
• Practical experience in the application, modification, and adaptation of generally accepted Structural engineering terms, standards, techniques, and procedures preferred, eagerness to learn accepted

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in structural engineering required
• EIT Certification preferred
• Previous experience in engineering and / or land development preferred

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to visit project sites as necessary for troubleshooting and to ensure engineering quality

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for RLG Consulting Engineers in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, RLG Consulting Engineers does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.