Assistant Structural Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Fort Worth)

Position Overview

The Assistant Structural Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams in creating world class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments across a variety of facilities including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military environments. This role involves working with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs. This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Location: US-TX-Fort Worth
Schedule: Full-time

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Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Assists in designing structural components for project needs and requirements set forth by project managers.
• Applies basic knowledge of commonly used structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures.
• Assists with researching and compiling project-related data as required by project managers.
• Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers using multiple CAD software.
• Assists with client presentations, shop drawing reviews, and contract administration.
• Assists in performing field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all policies and standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Structural Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program required, or Bachelor Degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program with successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.
• Basic knowledge in standard structural engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment with demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Familiarity with structural analysis programs (e.g., RISA), AutoCAD, and BIM software (e.g., Revit and Tekla).
• Strong attention to detail, as well as skills in facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem solving.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country without restrictions or need for work sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years of relevant consulting experience preferred.
• Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.