What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Structural Engineer position at Alpha Corporation?
Alpha Corporation, established in 1979, is a full-service woman-owned firm, providing civil and structural engineering, program and construction management, project controls, and technology services for various building types, transportation, and heavy infrastructure projects. We provide services to a broad spectrum of clients, including all levels of government agencies, and public and private enterprises/partnerships.
Alpha Corporations vision is to be recognized by clients for responsive, innovative, and quality services in the building, transportation, and infrastructure sectors, and to be the employer of choice for professionals seeking stimulating and rewarding careers.
We are currently seeking a Junior Structural Engineer to support our growing team in our Dulles, VA office.
Responsibilities:
As a Junior Structural Engineer, you will have the chance to work on a range of exciting and engaging infrastructure projects.
The Junior Structural Engineer will be responsible for the following:
- Site investigation of existing structural members including but not limited to buildings, framing including steel, concrete, masonry, wood, bridges, concrete slabs, and various other structures.
- Writing and/or checking assessment reports from structural investigations to identify deficiencies and areas requiring additional support for renovations or changes in loading, while adhering to client formatting guidelines.
- Structural design to include concrete, masonry, steel, wood, cold-formed steel. Typical components for design may include retaining walls, footings, columns, beams, joists, lintels, trusses, shear walls, moment frames, and braced frames.
- Working with project teams in all aspects of projects; project set-up, drafting, design, quality review and quality assurance, project coordination/organization, etc.
- Preparing and designing improvement plans for a wide range of projects.
- Preparing and modification of construction documents, reports, specifications, and designs for projects.
- Analyzing maps, reports, drawings, as-builts, test results, Geotech reports, and surveys for design projects.
- Assisting with post-design construction support services to include responses to RFIs, submittal reviews, as-built preparation, and field observations.
- Working alongside office staff and management to successfully complete projects within the established budgets and deadlines.
Qualifications:
The qualifications for the Junior Structural Engineer role include:
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- 1-4 years of full-time engineering experience
- Eligibility for or in possession of EIT certification
- Knowledge of Structural/Civil Engineering principles and techniques with reference to construction materials, methods, and procedures
- Knowledge of and experience using Drafting/Design Software (AutoCAD, Revit, RAM, STAAD, additional Autodesk Programs)
