Structural Engineer
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Engineering
Structural Engineer, Civil Engineering, Quality Engineering -
Construction
Structural Engineer, Civil Engineering
Structural Engineer 1
Location:
Kansas, KS, US, 66111
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Role SummaryThe Structural Engineer 1will 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
- 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.
- 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
- Bachelors’ degree in civil or structural engineering or related field (Required)
- In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
- 0-2 years construction or structural engineering related experience (Required)
- 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
The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union.
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