Structural Engineer II
- Worcester, MA
- Full-time
- POSTED TODAY
About the job
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Collaborate with other designers, engineers and disciplines in development of site design.
• Read, interpret & apply engineering terminology & symbols.
• Develop preliminary sketches and designs based on early engineering efforts.
• Prepare site, support or structure designs from general instruction and/or preliminary sketches or diagrams.
• Produce and/or modify complex 3D designs of grading, foundations, structures, supports, drainage systems and
other civil or structural elements of energy infrastructure systems.
• Create surfaces, grading objects, alignments, profiles and sections in Civil 3D.
• Produce civil drawings & deliverables including site plans, grading plans, foundation location plans, profile and
section views, foundation details, structural details, etc.
• Generate cut/fill tables.
• Produce swept path analysis to ensure vehicle and equipment access in accordance with project requirements.
• Import and export various 3d formats in support of project needs (ie: vendor models created using other
software).
• Create and maintain project Navisworks models for team review and collaboration.
• Works primarily under the guidance and direction of Senior Designers, Engineers and/or the Design & Drafting
(D&D) Coordinator.
• Adhere to company, client and industry design and drafting standards.
• Exercise discretion & judgment and apply design principles to meet project challenges.
• Peer review technical drawings.
• May be asked to assist in guidance, direction and/or training of other designers.
• May lead Designer I or Drafters on project-specific needs, under the direction and guidance of the D&D
Coordinator or Senior Designers.
• Attend and contribute to design review meetings as required.
• Travel to field project locations with other designers or engineers to make field sketches, take dimensions,
as-built assemblies, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Communicate effectively and provide regular status updates. Keep drawing lists and Teams tasks up to date.
• Strive continually to complete all assigned tasks on time & within allocated budget.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Duties are largely performed in an office.
• Office work may include prolonged seated tasks, extended keyboarding, and use of computer screen.
• May be requested to work overtime and weekends.
• Position requires travel (expected to be less than 20%); valid driver’s license and acceptable DMV record
required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use stairs, use hands, reach, talk and hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25
pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability
to adjust focus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Demonstrate the ability to perform all key requirements of a Civil Designer I.
• Ability to solve complex problems and strive for innovative approaches to the design maturity process.
• Advanced skills using AutoCAD Civil 3D and Autodesk family of products for 3D modeling and drafting.
• Proficiency with Revit or other structural 3D software preferred.
• Working knowledge in the field of energy infrastructure design.
• Experience and working knowledge in site layout.
• Experience working in multi-discipline projects.
• Fluent computer/internet skills, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook.
• Initiative in learning new skills and solving problems, and ability to adapt to changing needs quickly.
• Ability to adhere to company and industry design and drafting standards.
• Ability to communicate within a dynamic design team, often with contacts in other offices or locations.
• The ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios &
proportions to practical situations.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
• Bachelor or Associates degree in a related field or applicable certificate of completion from an accredited
designer/drafter curriculum.
• Two to five years of experience developing complex 2D and 3D designs in a related field, or equivalent
knowledge.
The pay range for this role is $74,700 - $112,050 annually, commensurate with experience.