Structural Design Engineer LBYD

Position: Structural Design Engineer 04026 LBYD

Location : Birmingham Alabama Huntsville Alabama

Title : Structural Design Engineer

Schedule (FT / PT) : Regular Full Time

Travel Required : Yes (0-25%)

Government Clearance:
Ability to Obtain

Large Firm Expertise Small Firm Responsiveness has become a staple across our company and is present in the work we do on a daily basis. Service is at the heart of our culture; consistently exceeding expectations allows us to build lasting relationships with our clients and our employees. Driven by our core values of Integrity Responsiveness Exceptional Service and a Can Do Attitude we approach our roles within all projects with professionalism and a team mentality.

Dedicated to these values we take pride and ownership in every project and have created a culture that is well defined and unique.

LBYD was founded in 1973 with the incorporation of

E. Glenn Bishop & 1978 with the merger of the structural engineering firm Lane & Hodnett Structural Engineers the firm became Lane / Bishop / Hodnett 1987 the firm became Lane Bishop York Delahay  Inc. which is known today as LBYD 2001 LBYD began offering civil engineering services. With the addition of the civil department and the continued commitment of our structural department LBYD has experienced growth at a phenomenal rate.

We continue to pursue growth opportunities evidenced by opening more branch offices throughout the Southeast region.

Position Purpose

The Design Engineer (DE) is an entry-level engineering position. The Design Engineer works in a collaborative team environment under the supervision of senior engineers. The Design Engineer performs routine engineering assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles to complete project requirements. They are assigned specific tasks on a project and are expected to use their education intelligence and critical thinking to perform job responsibilities.

The DE will learn the different aspects of a project and learn how to complete tasks required to assemble a set of plans.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform structural design calculations interpreting building codes
• Document all project communications
• Instruct BIM Modelers how to turn designs into completed structural drawings
• Assist in structural engineering evaluations reports analyses and designs for existing and new facilities and other related opportunities
• Participate in site visits
• Review contractor submittals
• Review shop drawing submittals and request for information
• Research and identify governing criteria codes guides and best practices
• Work under the supervision of project managers senior structural designers and other senior-level team members
• May be asked to travel to out-of-town / state assignments
• Work alongside functional departments to fulfill corporate needs
• Adheres to LBYD Corporate Values

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Other responsibilities as required

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering w / Structural Focus or related undergraduate degree.
• 0-2 years experience

Skills and Abilities

Preferred Technical Skills

• Basic understanding of Revit
• Proficient use of Engineering Design Software
• Basic knowledge of engineering design principles and methods
• Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles

Preferred Non-Technical Skills

• Listening and following directions
• Self-motivated and process-driven
• Critical thinking
• Communicates well
• Can Do Attitude
• Ability to adapt to changes

Special Requirements

Required to have passed or is preparing to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.

Preferred Qualifications

FE License

Physical Demands

Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time

Working Environment

Indoors at desk.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health life and disability insurance benefits 401(k) with company match generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company we are committed to employee wellness professional development and work-life balance. We value safety reliability and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contact our Helpline or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

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