About this role
Finding the right fit
Ayres Associates' structural engineers have proudly served clients for more than 50 years. We are seeking an experienced and driven individual who is ready for a new career opportunity with a growing structural team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for building design, a strong technical background, a desire and ability to serve as engineer-of-record and has a diverse range of building design experience.
On any given day, you will
- Design a wide variety of new buildings and modifications to existing buildings.
- Perform structural design and analysis of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber structural elements utilizing structural design software.
- Prepare and review structural drawings and details.
- Research and apply code requirements.
- Prepare technical reports and specifications for buildings and other structures.
- Responsibilities may include assisting with structural condition assessments and construction observation, potentially requiring sporadic short-term (typically 1-3 days) out of town travel and overnight stays.
- Serve as engineer-of-record on projects.
Required qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
- A minimum of 10 years of experience working on building projects.
- Strong technical skills.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
Desired skills and experiences
- Good communication and listening skills.
- Design experience in a variety of building types and materials.
- Strong knowledge of building codes (IBC, ASCE 7, AISC 360, ACI 318, etc.).
- Proficiency in a structural analysis software (RISA, RAM Structural System, RAM Elements, SAP2000, or similar).
- Proficiency in Mathcad and Microsoft Excel software.
- Experience with the production and review of structural construction documents.
- Proficiency in modeling structures and producing construction drawings with Revit beneficial, but not required.
- Working knowledge of seismic design beneficial, but not required.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
- Self-motivated engineer with a passion for advancing personal expertise in structural engineering
- Master's degree in structural engineering a plus.