Structural Engineer 1

Location:
Kansas, KS, US, 66111

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Role Summary

The Structural Engineer 1 will complete routine activities within the Structural Engineering Department. This position will involve reviewing documents, collaborating with project teams, attending meetings, conducting field observations or inspections and investigating non-compliant conditions. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes decisions on assigned areas of responsibility, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor, as needed.

Career Path: Structural Engineer 2

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING FAMILY – CORE

Collaborates with internal structural engineering team to assist project teams with structural issues.

Assists the Quality team on handling structural related issues.

Assists internal structural engineering team with Pre-Build shop engineering needs.

Means & Methods design and/or review of design. Examples:
Construction bracing

Temporary shoring

Construction hoists and pumping

Tower Cranes

Receives assignments from higher-level structural engineers and performs appropriate calculations.

Participates in field observations and inspections.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner

Communication skills, verbal and written – Intermediate

Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate

Ability to read drawings, specifications, building codes and other technical product and material data – Intermediate

Knowledge of material and field testing for QA processes

Knowledge of construction assemblies for a variety of construction systems

Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Education

Bachelors’ degree in civil or structural engineering or related field (Required)

In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

0-2 years construction or structural engineering related experience (Required)

Working Environment

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs

May require periods of overnight travel

Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)

Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen

Occasional activity: Bending, Reaching above Shoulder

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [email protected]

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

***For this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)***