Engineer In Training

Company: Whole House Engineering, LLC
Location: Fort Pierce
Posted on: March 15, 2020

Job Description:

Summary/ObjectiveGrowing Structural Engineering firm looking for highly motivated Engineer In Training to fill a permanent opening. This position supports a team of Structural Engineers servicing Florida. The successful person will perform structural analysis and design, computer modeling and calculations, client interaction, and develop drawing files for buildings and other structures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities-- Performs engineering tasks under close supervision; encouraged to solve engineering problems using experience, judgment and education but expected to ask for assistant when needed.-- Completes modeling and calculations for projects with documentation-- Perform structural analysis of frame and masonry building components including foundations, wall and roof structures, evaluating loading cases-- Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs to plan and design projects.-- Determines feasibility and general costs of project based on analysis of collected data.-- Prepares reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and designs for project.-- Researches/Reviews code and permitting requirements for project sites as directed.Competencies-- General knowledge of the construction industry-- Working knowledge/experience with CAD drafting programs as well as structural design software and advanced Excel.-- Ability to trouble shoot design and software issues.Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no supervisory responsibility.
Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and see. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position is sedentary while in the office and active in the field. Field construction site visits require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing ladders. The employee must be able to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds, such as a ladder. Work Environment-- Time is spent primarily sitting/standing in a climate-controlled office environment or shared office space.-- Time is spent looking at a computer screen, keyboarding and using a mouse.-- Must make sure work aids are used that reduce eye strain, back trouble and carpal tunnel syndrome.-- Minimal construction site visits in natural outside environments is possible.
Position type/Expected Hours of workSalaried full-time employee. Able to work independently. Must be able to work normal hours of Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, but also be willing to work overtime when necessary. Looking for long-term growth.TravelTravel may include day trips to construction jobsites to gather data and consult with builders, architects, and field personnel.Required Education and Experience-- Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from four-year college or university-- Passed EIT examination, or is working on both EIT and PE-- No prior non-school related engineering experience necessary

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