Staff Engineer - Structural

Position Title:

Staff Engineer

Reports To:

Director or Division Lead Department:
Structural FLSA Status:
Exempt

Summary:

The Staff Engineer operates under the direct stewardship of a Director or Division Lead and serves as an entry-level engineering role focused on development, training, and foundational technical execution. This position is intended for non-licensed engineers early in their careers and is designed to support the acquisition of professional experience required for future licensure.

The Staff Engineer provides technical and production support across a variety of design projects, construction materials, and means and methods, while working under the direct mentorship of licensed professional engineers.

This role offers exposure to engineering design, documentation, project coordination, and customer interaction while building core skills, judgment, and familiarity with company standards.

Primary Duties:

Technical Execution & Design Support Assist with drafting, modeling, and preparation of construction documents under the oversight and direction of the Project Manager Support design development tasks for single-family, multi-family, and other assigned projects

Contribute to delegated product development and design tasks in collaboration with the Project Manager Perform preliminary design analyses, including wind load calculations, for coordination with delegated design of pre-manufactured building components, under supervision

Research and evaluate new or alternative products, systems, and materials to support design templates and program alternatives

Review applicable building codes and product specifications as part of the learning process

Participate in advanced design tasks at the discretion and direction of the Project Manager Construction Administration Support Assist with field calls and Requests for Information (RFIs) under the supervision of the Project Manager Support generation of revisions and addenda as directed

Project Support, Tracking & Communication Maintain logs of work performed and track assigned tasks

Effectively track time and job status to support efficient project workflow

Utilize project tracking software competently and consistently

Communicate progress, questions, and issues clearly with the Project Manager Participate in customer and consultant communications and meetings alongside senior team members as appropriate

Professional Development Correspond with customers, design professionals, and contractors under supervision

Attend and participate in project meetings to build communication and collaboration skills

Actively seek feedback, coaching, and learning opportunities from licensed engineers

General Responsibilities Use available resources efficiently and effectively

Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge:

Minimum Bachelor Degree in Engineering and plan to pursue professional licensure (EI)
Minimum 0 – 2 Years of

Experience of equivalent work experience required

Foundational knowledge of engineering principles and terminology

Basic understanding of applicable codes and standards

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
Exposure to AutoCAD, Revit, and engineering tools

Willingness to learn internal workflows and quality standards

Skills & Abilities:

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrates leadership through collaboration and teamwork

Developing organizational skills

Developing attention to detail and commitment to thorough, precise work Ability to meet deadlines with support

Willing, helpful, and positive team-oriented nature

Ability to build productive working relationships with internal stakeholders

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

General Office Environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.

The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25lbs.