Structural Engineer

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Structural Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT

Organization: Jedson Engineering

Salary:

WHO WE ARE:

It’s an exciting time to be joining Jedson Engineering! We’re enjoying a sustained period of growth and have a great team who are passionate about their work in support of our clients in the pulp & paper, chemical, consumer products, and food & beverage. We have offices in the Midwest and across the Southeast and our new location in Salt Lake City. We’re family-owned and growing at an incredible pace. We’re also offering the opportunity to take your career in a new and exciting direction. It’s truly an outstanding time to join our business!

 

HOW WE WORK:

  • At Jedson, you’ll experience a variety of projects in a high growth business.
  • We provide a stable and versatile work environment where you’re surrounded by people who are passionate about their work.
  • We trust each other and work together to meet our clients’ needs.
  • We work as a team – and we like to have fun while we’re at it!

 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:  

The Structural Engineer will design structures that must endure stresses and pressures inflicted through human use and environmental conditions. The incumbent will design/configure structures, oversee drawing production, choose appropriate foundation, building and equipment support material, inspect the construction work and ensure the structural soundness of foundations, buildings and structures.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Display an investigative nature and must be accurate, commercially aware and have great communication skills with a keen interest in ensuring the safety and physical integrity of buildings and other large structures.
  • Have proven budget and schedule management skills with great knowledge of construction processes, materials, and code regulations.
  • Prepare reports, design criteria, estimates, designs and drawings.
  • Make calculations about pressures, loads and stresses.
  • Provide technical advice on safe designs and construction,
  • Obtain planning and/or building regulations approval,
  • Liaise with clients and professional staff such as architects and engineers,
  • Monitor and inspect all work undertaken by contractors to ensure structural soundness,
  • Administer small sub-contracts and manage structural projects,
  • Inspect geotechnical properties to evaluate the conditions and foundations,
  • Use computer aided design technology for simulation purposes,

 

YOUR IDEAL BACKGROUND:

  • Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer with 5+ years of work experience as a Structural Engineer.
  • Experience in industrial structural engineering.
  • Preferred experience with an engineering services provider.
  • Experience in RISA-3D, AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Experience with steel, concrete and masonry on heavy to light industrial projects.
  • Experience with rotating and vibration analysis.
  • Experience leading teams with advanced knowledge of construction methods, materials, and legal regulations.
  • Ability to liaise with professionals from other disciplines.
  • Meticulous attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.