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Staff Engineer

Confidential ClientReal Estate & Construction
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$91,576
Crabtree Valley, North Carolina
2 Days Ago

The Staff Engineer at Confidential Client is an entry-level full-time role focused on designing and analyzing structural systems across diverse project types including commercial, manufacturing, and historical buildings. The position involves developing construction documents, performing structural calculations, utilizing specialized design software, and collaborating with clients and project teams to ensure compliance and quality. This role offers growth opportunities within a supportive, employee-focused culture emphasizing career development and work-life balance.

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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, Engineering.

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a full-time Staff Engineer to join their Crabtree Valley, NC team. This entry-level structural engineering role focuses on designing structural systems for a variety of project types including manufacturing, distribution, data centers, commercial, historical, public sector, adaptive reuse, and renovation work.

  • Estimated salary: $91,576 per year (estimated)
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Location: Crabtree Valley, NC (on-site, local candidates preferred)

What You’ll Do

  • Perform analysis of existing structures and structural components.
  • Develop drawings and specifications used during construction, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers, design technicians, architects, contractors, and clients.
  • Attend client, architect, and contractor meetings; support business development activities as you gain experience.
  • Perform engineering calculations following design specifications and industry standards.
  • Use structural design software such as TEKLA Structural Designer, RAM Structural Systems, ETABS, SAFE, SAP, RAM Elements, and RISA.
  • Prepare and review drawings, submittals, and structural documents to meet quality standards.
  • Share information across disciplines to confirm deliverables meet client expectations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with 0–2 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
  • EIT preferred.
  • BIM training or practical experience is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial culture — independently and as part of a team.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality deliverables.

What We Offer

Confidential Client provides an employee-focused benefits package and supports professional development and career growth.

Typical benefits include:

  • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and flexible spending accounts
  • Group short-term & long-term disability; life and AD&D insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • 401(k) matching
  • Monthly wellness allowance
  • Paid time off & paid holidays
  • Flexible schedules, including summer hours
  • Company retreats and regular learning sessions

Location & Employment Type

  • Work location: Crabtree Valley, NC (on-site)
  • Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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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