Entry-Level Structural Engineer
Job Description
Position Overview
Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non‐hierarchical, collaborative work environment that encourages sharing ideas and creativity to better the organization and our clients. For over 60 years, GPD Group has provided architectural, engineering and planning services across the United States with a diverse team of more than 850 professionals in 13 offices. We are currently seeking an Entry-Level Structural Engineer for our Indianapolis, IN office.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical problem solving
- Engineering design and documentation with an emphasis in Energy or Telecom projects
- Travel and field work to collect data and develop solutions
- Project planning
- Developing calculations, diagrams and models to support technical solutions
- Preparing construction documents based on field surveys, available resources and client requirements
- Collaborating with all disciplines and stakeholders
- Supporting projects with technical design and documentation using AutoCAD
- Researching design solutions and products
- Conducting permitting research, submittals, and follow-up
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required
- 0-3 years of experience
- Experience supporting architects and engineers in design and documentation for project work
- Experience in developing construction documents and engineering reports in a fast-paced multi-site environment
- AutoCAD experience required
- Working knowledge of codes, standards, and building construction methods
- Ability to work within a team environment across various offices and disciplines
- Strong communication and professional writing skills
- Valid Driver’s License required
Preferred Qualifications
- Structural focus or coursework in steel, concrete, foundations, and geotechnical engineering
- Knowledge of live, dead, wind, and ice loads and load combinations, including code applications
- Experience in 3-D modeling software such as RISA 3D or STAAD
- Telecommunication tower analysis experience
- Experience with Bluebeam and MS Office products
- Field survey and construction administration experience
Compensation & Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with matching and company contribution
- Bonus
- Vacation & Sick Time
- And much more…
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