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Structural Engineer

Job in Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, 50015, USA
Listing for: Keen Project Solutions, LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-06
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Structural Engineer, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 65000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Role Definition

An Structural Engineer must be detail oriented, open to learning, and have a structural design background. They must be working towards their SE or PE license. They will perform calculations, assist with the production of structural drawings in Revit, write evaluations and reports, and participate in job site observations. A Structural Engineer will have the ability to accurately and efficiently design structural steel, concrete, and foundations for ag and industrial projects under the direction of a Sr.

Structural Engineer using hand calculations and a variety of design software. This role profile is subject to change at any time.

PROTECT PEOPLE
  • Safety comes first in everything I do
  • I protect our seat at the table by doing my best work
  • I develop myself and others
  • I put the needs of the Company and others above my own
  • I represent myself and the Company professionally at all times
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS
  • I respect people
  • I have a positive attitude
  • I collaborate and build healthy external relationships
  • I collaborate and build healthy internal relationships
  • I engage in healthy conflict
  • I act with honesty, integrity, and ethics
  • I avoid dramatic and toxic behavior
FOCUS ON END GOALS
  • I focus my efforts on providing value added work to the customer; “work in the business”
  • I start with the end in mind
  • I honor our process
  • I act with the greater good of the company and the team in mind
  • I embrace the EOS process and take the appropriate amount of time to "work on the business"
  • I respect Company resources
DRIVE INNOVATION
  • I offer 2 Second Lean improvements
  • I act with a continuous improvement mindset; low tech or high tech
  • I think differently to create value and solve problems
TOP 5 ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR PRELIMINARY STRUCTURAL DESIGNS
  • Consider the safety of Keen Project Solutions construction personnel, the customer, operators, subcontractors, and the general public in project design per OSHA, MSHA, IBC, IFC, NFPA 101, or other applicable regulatory requirements for all scopes of work.
  • Research and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and municipal codes, permits, and standards relying upon proper expertise and resources internally and externally.
  • Work closely with internal and external project partners, engineers, and other professionals to develop project technical parameters and scope.
  • Integrate new technology or environmentally friendly practices into existing processes.
  • Consider safety, manufacturability, constructability, potential failures, customer usage, functionality, and efficiency during the design process.
UTILIZES HAND CALCULATIONS AND SOFTWARE TO EVALUATE STRUCTURAL DESIGNS AND SIZE COMPONENTS
  • Performs code compliant hand calculations to verify member capacities, connection forces, and load paths for steel, concrete, and miscellaneous support structures.
  • Uses structural analysis software (e.g., RISA, STAAD, RAM, or equivalent) to model systems, evaluate load combinations, and confirm design assumptions.
  • Sizes beams, columns, bracing, and support components based on dead, live, wind, seismic, and equipment loads, ensuring alignment with project criteria.
  • Validates software outputs through independent engineering judgment, cross checks, and simplified analytical methods.
  • Develops sketches, markups, and calculation packages that clearly communicate design intent to internal teams, fabricators, and third party engineers.
  • Applies AISC, ASCE 7, ACI, and manufacturer data to determine allowable stresses, deflection limits, and connection requirements.
  • Evaluates existing structures and proposed modifications using both field measurements and analytical methods to confirm adequacy or identify required reinforcement.
  • Coordinates with mechanical, piping, and equipment teams to ensure…
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