Job Description

Job Description

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We are currently seeking a junior structural engineer (0-4 years experience) to join our team. As a structural engineer, you will work under a highly experienced structural engineer to ensure that designs are developed in accordance with appropriate codes and standards, quality control objectives are achieved, and project goals are met within the schedule and budget. This is an outstanding opportunity for an entry-level structural engineer to work on a variety of real projects focused in the upper Midwest and thru-out the United States.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with architects, contractors, owners, and other engineers from the initial planning stages through final construction.
• Determine design criteria using relevant codes and standards.
• Analyze and/or prepare models and calculations for various structural elements and systems by using various software such as RISA and IDEA StatiCa and/or hand calculations.
• Develop contract documents, including construction drawings and technical specifications
• Review shop drawings, RFI's.
• Perform field inspections and write inspection reports.
• Design wood, steel, concrete and masonry structures
• Design industrial structures for equipment installations, rigging and fall protection.
• Work on a flexible schedule as needed to meet project deadlines.
• Travel less than 5%

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 0-4 years of experience
• A strong drive to learn new skills, both through on-the job training and independent study
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Familiar with AutoCAD and Excel
• Bachelors Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Passed EIT/FE exam, or ability within 1 year
• Ability to get PE license within 4 years
• At least 2 Structural Engineering Design Courses

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with REVIT and RISA
• Proficient in MS Excel
• Experience working as a structural engineer or similar (internship experience)
• GPA: 3.2 or higher
• Strong MS Excel skills

About Us:

AKRO: Ancient Greek: ἀκρογωνιαῖος, Transliteration:  akrogóniaios; Meaning: Cornerstone. Ie, Jesus Christ as the foundational cornerstone of the church. (Eph 2:20)

AKRO Engineering is a small structural engineering firm located in Michigan’s Upper peninsula. Our quickly growing team of engineers and drafters strives to provide the highest quality designs, while maintaining the highest level of integrity and trust with our clients. We provide complete building design for wood, steel, concrete and masonry structures, as well  as a variety of other structural engineering services.

Interested candidates should provide a resume, cover letter and transcript.

This is a full-time, onsite position at our office in Wallace, MI. 

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