Job Description
Description Structural Engineer, EIT At Salas O'Brien we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we're committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career-and they'll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Job Summary: Structural Engineers are expected to participate in project design from proposal to sealing Issued for Construction drawings. Projects will include a wide variety of machinery, systems, and structures for a range of industrial processes. These industries include: food processing, wood products, mining and more. Our engineers are expected to have a thorough understanding of structural engineering principles, practices, and tools. They will work closely with other engineering disciplines to accommodate all project needs. This position reports to and is mentored by an experienced Engineering Team Lead.
Responsibilities - Project Support: Independently perform routine technical work in accordance with prescribed techniques and procedures. Information and data management related to projects and project management. Ensure project team members create deliverables that meet or exceed the customer's expectations and standards.
- Collaboration: Work independently but quick to ask questions and draw upon the best internal, customer, and industry resources to meet customer requirements accurately and efficiently. Build and maintain healthy, long term, professional relationships with coworkers, customers, suppliers, and industry partners. Collaborate on project designs, drawings and visual aids using standard computations and analysis.
Documentation : Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation, including design criteria, design calculations, and structural reports. Utilize and interpret various design codes pertaining to project design. (IBC, AISC, ACI, NDS, ASCE, etc.)
Qualifications And Experience - Communication: Communicate effectively in person and in writing to keep customers, contractors, and project team well informed of pertinent information in a timely manner. Assumes responsibility for filling in gaps in customer communication
- Innovation:Foster an environment where new ideas are discussed and developed collaboratively. They will help others overcome resistance to change. The candidate will be dedicated to creating solutions to customers' problems.
- Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in a structural or civil engineering field, Certification: FE preferred
- Experience: No experience outside of an engineering degree is required for this position.
- Technical Skills: Relevant course experience could include:
- Structural analysis: Understanding how loads affect structures using methods like finite element analysis (FEA).
- Load calculations: Determining dead loads, live loads, wind loads, seismic loads, etc.
- Highly valued traits include:
- Adaptability: Flexibility and willingness to work on various projects and tasks, embracing new challenges with enthusiasm.
- Initiative: Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to drive projects forward.
- Engineering curiosity
Location: Pocatello, Idaho
Travel: Up to 25%
Compensation & Benefits The expected base salary range for this role is $55,000 - $70,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and qualifications.
This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
For more information, visit our full benefits overview here. Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O'Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O'Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
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