Design Engineer

Structural Technologies / VSLabout 1 year ago
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES, the in-house engineering business line of Structural Group, delivers innovative specialty contracting services and proprietary engineering support. As the exclusive licensee of VSL® post-tensioning systems in the United States, we build, repair, and strengthen structures nationwide. We are seeking a Design Engineer to join our Structural Technologies/VSL team at our branches in Manassas, VA or Fort Worth, TX.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee quality control of shop drawings and ensure design accuracy.
  • Provide technical support and oversight for the installation of various structural systems.
  • Translate project requirements into clear structural engineering concepts by reviewing and revising designs.
  • Maintain current knowledge of industry developments through technical publications, conferences, and discussions with experts.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's degree preferred)
  • 3-5 years of engineering design experience (experience with concrete repair or post-tensioning is a plus)
  • Strong understanding of civil and structural codes.
  • Proficient in reinforced concrete design, steel design, and static as well as dynamic structural analysis.
  • Experience generating structural models using industry software (e.g., PCA design, ADAPT PT, RAM Concept, CAD, Bluebeam).
  • Familiarity with construction installation methods and evaluating repair alternatives for structural components.
  • Excellent communication skills to present solutions and coordinate with estimating teams and installation crews.
  • Willingness to travel 10-20%.
  • Strong verbal and written communication, documentation, organizational, and computer skills.

Benefits & Perks

  • Compensation: Competitive salary including 401(k) and bonus program.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid holidays and vacation.
  • Tuition reimbursement, career development, and growth opportunities.
  • A caring work environment with a commitment to a Safety 24/7 culture.

Required Skills

dynamic analysis
Bluebeam
quality control
CAD
construction installation methods
PCA design software
structural engineering
static analysis
ADAPT PT
RAM Concept
steel design
reinforced concrete design
shop drawing review
technical documentation