Structural Project Engineer; Entry-Level

Position Title: Structural Project Engineer (Entry-Level)

Company: Elrod Engineering, LLC

Location: Smyrna, TN

Reporting To: Senior Engineer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Elrod Engineering is a full-service structural engineering and consulting firm based in Middle Tennessee that provides project management, facility surveys, sign engineering, structural engineering, and related nationwide services. The firm has over 35 years of experience advancing innovative engineering strategies from an array of disciplines.

Elrod Engineering is looking for an outgoing, fun-loving, self-motivated Project Engineer for our Smyrna, TN office to grow with our expanding business. We’re looking for an entry-level structural engineer possessing their EI/EIT. You will work primarily in our Building Design group, and as part of our team will have the opportunity to work on signage, architectural elements, and structural projects for the firm, or with our Philadelphia office, Cooke Brown, as needs arise.

You will be involved mainly in the design aspects of a project—engineering calculations, design analysis, CAD work, modeling, and final document/report preparation as part of a project team.

• Assist senior engineers and CAD designers in both engineering and drafting needs
• Work with internal staff to ensure the design is safe and cost-effective
• Prepare basic design calculations, drawings, and reports with minimal supervision.
• Interest in working with a firm that has a diverse portfolio of projects

• Degree-structured engineer with EI/EIT designation (required)
• 0-3 years of structural design experience (required)
• Design experience with residential and commercial buildings or signage (a plus)
• Experience with AUTOCAD (required – most recent release preferred)
• Experience with RISA 3D finite analysis software (preferred)
  Experience with REVIT (a plus)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) (required)

• Solid design skills for building components
• Comfort in working with a team to determine needs and ensure projects are delivered on time and in budget
• Able to work both independently on small projects and as part of a team on larger projects
• Strong organizational skills
• Problem-solving approach to all tasks
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to report to the office for shifts in a timely and professional manner
• Professional written and oral communication skills in English

• Competitive base salary (based on skills and experience) plus bonuses
• Employer matched Simple IRA
• 100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time off & Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Elrod Engineering LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and safe workplace. The company does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. All qualified applicants will be considered for a position.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US. The company participates in e-Verify.

Elrod Engineering is a full-service structural engineering and consulting firm based in Middle Tennessee that provides project management, facility surveys, sign engineering, structural engineering, and related nationwide services. The firm has over 35 years of experience advancing innovative engineering strategies from an array of disciplines.