Structural Designer
We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a Structural Designer to be a part of the growing Columbia, SC design team. The role of a Structural Designer is to work individually on smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the close guidance and supervision of a senior engineer/designer. Our people are Stantec’s most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your career experiences and develop as a designer and future engineer while also assisting in the growth of Stantec’s Bridge Group.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Preparing structural design calculations, plans and contract documents in accordance with applicable design and agency standards (i.e. AASHTO, ACI, AISC, SCDOT, etc.).
- Development of bridge plans using Bentley MicroStation.
- Performs field work as directed by a senior engineer/designer; including bridge inspections.
- Performs basic calculations to analyze and design structural components using industry standard software.
- Assist with engineering duties on projects of various complexity.
- Assist with collecting data and gathering information to support design decisions.
- Assist in basic interpretation and verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Basic understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of civil engineering design, particularly related to structure design and analysis.
- Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
- Basic understanding of Mathcad, MicroStation, Leap Bridge/OpenBridge, MDX, or other relevant design software is a plus.
- Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.
- Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to cooperate with team members to delivery products to our clients.
Education and Experience
- A Bachelor's or master’s degree in civil engineering with electives in Structural Analysis, concrete/steel design and foundation s is desired along with the ability to attain your EIT within the first year of employment.
- 0-3 years’ experience.
- Co-op/Internship experience is a plus.
- Ability to work within an office environment.
- Ability to perform field work, which may include exposure to elements including inclement weather.
Position will work in an office setting and possibly require field work.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.