Structural Design Engineer - Entry Level

Job Description Description:Participate as a team member in the technical development of schematic, design development, construction documents, specifications and construction administration for institutional and commercial building projects.Duties include:Structural design of foundations, floors, roof, and lateral resistance system for various building types in retail and commercial buildings.Prepare calculations and well-coordinated, technically sound construction documents that are cost effective, efficient and constructible.Communicate and coordinate with architects, owners, other engineering disciplines, vendors, building officials, other consultants, etc. throughout the design phases of the building project.Must meet client schedules and internal design and construction administration time budgets.Office construction administration includes review of shop drawings, respond to RFI's, and coordinate with contractors, design team, building officials, owner, etc. through the construction phase of the building project.Able to travel nationally for pre-design site visits, design meetings, construction phase site observations, etc. and prepare detailed technical narrative reports.Requirements:Bachelor of Science degree in Civil (Structural) Engineering required.Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.Efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.Familiar with AutoCAD and Revit.FE/EIT a plus.Capable of attending and engaging in meetings with clients, owners, contractors, etc. in a positive and productive manner.Possess a good work ethic and be efficient in job duties.Willing to work extra hours above 40 hours a week when necessary to meet project deadlines and client demands.Thorson Baker + Associates offers a flexible starting time:8 hours Mon-Friday 8.5 hours Mon-Thursday with 6-hour Fridays9 hours Mon-Thursday with 4-hour FridaysBenefits:401K401K MatchingFree vision insuranceFree Dental InsuranceFree Short-Term DisabilityFree Long-Term DisabilityFlexible spending accountHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceOur company culture includes, but is not limited to:Memorable and unique social events.Christmas parties and employee appreciation box of assorted treats.(2) Yearly company golf outings.Work from home flexibility.Work, life balance.