Structural Engineer
Valdes Architecture & Engineering.com
Office
Lombard, IL
Full Time
Responsibilities
- Perform technical responsibilities required of a Structural Engineer I
 - Mentor less experienced engineers
 - Contribute to client meetings as department representative
 - Demonstrate familiarity with Valdes A&E structural engineering work practices
 - Prepare AutoCAD and Revit drawings
 - Demonstrate familiarity and expertise in using Revit and Navisworks in 3D modeling
 - Prepare structural scopes of work and material take-offs
 - Develop refined understanding of construction drawings such as Plans, Sections, Details, and Piping Isometrics
 - Develop familiarity and expertise with prevalent structural industry codes, standards and practices (i.e., AISC, ACI, ASCE 7, IBC, etc.)
 - Demonstrate understanding of client standards and specifications
 - Review steel fabricator, concrete rebar, and other vendor shop drawings and submittals
 - Perform and document simple structural calculations under the guidance of a more senior colleague
 - Demonstrate proficiency in using Risa 3D, PROFIS, MathCAD, and other software commonly used in the department
 - Demonstrate continuous technical improvement and desire to sit for the structural engineer (SE) exam
 - Verify field conditions, constructability of designs, and assist in resolving problems during field construction
 
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil or Structural Engineering
 - 2+ years of experience working as a Structural Engineer
 - Refined understanding of statics, dynamics, steel design, and concrete design
 - Basic technical report writing skills
 - Basic 2D and/or 3D CAD expertise
 - Basic Microsoft Office expertise
 - Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
 - Eligibility to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
 
