Associate Structural Engineer

Harris Group - North Charleston, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

North Charleston, SC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Associate Structural Engineer at Harris Group will be part of a dynamic engineering team focused on providing technical support and design for concrete structures, including tower structures and foundations. This role involves collaboration across various disciplines and offers opportunities for professional growth and involvement in diverse projects throughout North America and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Production of basic structural engineering design within project constraints (scope, quality, schedule, budget).
• Prepare design calculations and documentation while practicing client-focused design service values and maintaining a continuous focus on quality.
• Serve as a technical resource on design issues and engineering theories, concepts, principles, and processes for structural integrity and seismic strength.
• Interface with clients and project teams in formal and informal project meetings.
• Perform field investigations.
• Development of specifications.
• Review shop drawings and construction RFIs and develop responses.
• Represent Harris Group at client meetings, communications, and industry peers.
• Provide on-site construction phase observation and assistance services.
• Ability and willingness to travel to an off-site location and/or accept client site assignments when required.

Requirements

• B.S. in ABET accredited Civil or Structural Engineering program with 0-4 years of relevant experience.
• EIT required.
• Ability to apply structural engineering techniques commonly used in industrial capital projects.
• Conduct detail calculations of loads, pressures, stresses and strains of structural components and document results with supporting design basis information.
• Communicate structural design solutions through drawings, specifications, computer models, and other design and construction documents.
• Ability to proficiently identify, interpret and apply relevant codes and standards to engineering designs, including: IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, and jurisdiction specific codes.
• Ability to proficiently apply analysis software including STAAD, Enercalc, and FEA.
• Ability to use drafting software including AutoCAD and Revit for engineering design, quality control and drawing revisions.
• Ability to use basic office software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understand how to work with set budgets and deadlines for structural engineering tasks while maintaining a high level of quality.

Benefits

• Ownership in Harris Group with line of sight to yours and overall company successes.
• Training & Education Assistance to support your career goals.
• Flexible Work: Remote & In-Office.
• A passionate team and collaborative environment focused on excellence in delivery.