About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Structural Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Project Engineer I role supports structural engineering project delivery under the guidance of experienced engineers. You will perform calculations, assist with designs and drawings, participate in QA/QC, and support construction-phase documentation while developing practical engineering judgment and software proficiency.

• Perform entry-level structural calculations and design for elements such as slabs, beams, joists, columns, walls, foundations, and steel connections under mentor supervision
• Determine building loads (gravity, wind, seismic, snow, rain) using ASCE 7 and project criteria
• Calculate tributary areas, load paths, reactions, and apply loads to members
• Develop and use basic structural analysis models and apply results to design individual components
• Prepare clear structural calculations and supporting documentation for assigned tasks
• Assist with production and coordination of structural drawings, details, and shop-drawing reviews
• Support submittal reviews, RFIs, and construction-phase questions with guidance
• Review 3-D BIM models to support coordination, connection design, and shop-drawing checks
• Learn and follow firm QA/QC processes, design procedures, and documentation standards
• Work closely with an assigned mentor; incorporate feedback and grow technical independence over time

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Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architectural Engineering (accredited program)
• Master’s in Civil/Structural Engineering is a plus
• 0–2 years of relevant structural engineering experience — recent graduates encouraged to apply
• Engineer Intern (EI/EIT) certification or ability to obtain it
• Basic knowledge of structural analysis, material behavior, and design fundamentals
• Familiarity with ASCE 7 load determinations and structural load paths
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and methodical problem-solving
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn structural design software and BIM tools (examples below)
• Authorized to work in the United States

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Technical Tools & Software

• Tekla Structural Designer
• RISA Suite
• Revit (BIM)
• IDEA StatiCa, RAM Connection
• Bluebeam, Excel

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Why Join Our Client?

• Collaborative, mentorship-driven environment focused on developing junior engineers
• Exposure to cutting-edge and diverse structural projects using Accelerated Project Delivery approaches
• Paid parental leave (maternity/paternity)
• Tuition assistance: $5,000 annually to help pay down student loans
• Health & wellness support (e.g., gym access or OrangeTheory membership and 3 hours weekly for mental/physical health)
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, personal)
• Relocation support up to $5,000 for moves to the Nashville or St. Louis area
• Ongoing professional development and career growth programs

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Requirements

• Diploma/certificate (degree preferred per Qualifications)
• Authorized to work in the United States (no sponsorship requirement stated)

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Careertakes’ client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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