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Elevar is Hiring: Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer – Job Description

Elevar Design Group one of the largest A/E firms in the Cincinnati area, we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members.  We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way.  We celebrate the ability to be a firm of nearly 70+ employees in the Midwest and beyond who provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employees.  From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process. 

As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first.  We are proud to say we take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work.  We support this commitment through work-life balance, flexibility, continuous training and development opportunities, and community impact. We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability.

Elevar has an immediate opening, and we’d love to have you join our team!  We are currently seeking a Structural Engineer in our Cincinnati, OH office.  As a Structural Engineer you will be responsible for providing Structural support and will be responsible for calculations, system design, equipment selections, reports, progress submittals, BIM instructions, and specifications required to assure project completeness and accuracy within the allocated period of time and monetary budget.

Some key duties and responsibilities include:

• Prepare specifications and verify that the design meets code requirements
• Responsible for building and system concepts and documentation process from schematics through construction administration phases within the discipline.
• Function as discipline team leader on small to medium sized projects when assigned.
• Provide assistance to team on larger sized projects.
• Conduct material and product research as required for project development.
• Analyze and design simple structures using computer software, spreadsheets, and hand calculations
• Maintain project design notebook and provide documentation for permanent record files
• Coordinate, design and schedule with other disciplines such as architectural, electrical, mechanical, clerical and equipment suppliers
• Document design decisions, meetings, and instructions from client while maintaining good client relations; review all project documents for accuracy, completeness, and suggest improvements prior to requesting a final check
• Prepare and issue addendum information and respond to contractor RFI’s
• Recognize potential project problems quickly and seek advice of the Project Manager
• Review design methods, procedures, changes in scope, and client correspondence with the Project Manager; conduct periodic job site observations and all other services as required by the contract services agreement.

Key skills and abilities needed for the position are:

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans and drawings
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings and structures
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office programs, Tekla software and BIM programs; and familiarity with current standards of practice, including IBC, OBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, TMS and NDS.
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering;
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering a plus;
• Professional Engineer license (not required); able to obtain within 90 days.
• Minimum four years' experience in A/E industry designing buildings with steel, concrete, masonry and wood structures.

Physical Requirements:

• Capable of traveling to and from project sites for attending client, project and construction meetings. 
• Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation and evaluation purposes. 
• Ability to use equipment for communication and documentation purposes.
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities. 

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, as well as excellent benefits including: an HSA-qualified health plan, dental and vision allowance, licensure bonus, professional development allowance, 401k plan with company match, paid time off (vacation, sick and bereavement leave), and time off for volunteering. And we sincerely encourage a healthy work-life balance!

How to Apply

Please send your cover letter, resume, and portfolio to careers@elevar.com

No phone calls please.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.