Structural Engineer

  • Synectics
  • Mishawaka, Indiana
  • Full Time

Role Description: As a Structural Engineer you will play a key role in developing structural designs from initial layout through final analysis. Your responsibilities will include 3D modeling, clash detection, design analysis, and member sizing, all in close collaboration with the Project Manager, project team members, and Director of Engineering. You will also be responsible for meeting internal milestones and external deliverables, participating in site visits and project meetings, attending internal coordination huddles, and ensuring all work complies with applicable building codes and standards.

Essential Functions

  • Perform and coordinate the structural design of assigned projects under the guidance of the Project Manager

  • Conduct structural analysis and design for the renovation and retrofit of existing buildings

  • Develop layouts and design concepts for new building structures

  • Gather and interpret field data, and prepare structural evaluation reports based on site assessments

  • Collaborate with BIM Designers to produce accurate and detailed structural construction drawings and documentation in Revit

  • Support Project Managers during the Construction Administration phase, including reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and conducting construction quality site inspections

  • Measure success through the accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery of assigned responsibilities

Top Skills:

  • Knowledgeable: Strong in Calculations, Building Codes, and Design

  • Problem Solver

  • Strong Communication (speaks English, easy to understand)

  • Collaboration / Teamwork

  • Client Focused / Urgency

  • Commitment to Delivery & Schedule.

  • Thrives in fast pace environment.

Required Experience

  • Minimum bachelor's degree required in Civil or Structural Engineering

  • Need E.I.T and ability to become licensed as a Professional Engineering, PE, within two years.

Required Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to work well under pressure, both independently and as a team,

  • Desire to provide excellent service and build client partnerships

  • Maintains a positive attitude and willingness to always learn and grow

  • Working knowledge and project experience using steel, concrete, wood and masonry materials

  • Experience detailing gravity framing systems and lateral wind/seismic resisting systems

  • Sound understanding of design/building codes, including AISC, ACI 318, IBC and ASCE 7

  • Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills, both written and verbal in a collaborative team setting

  • Increasing competency in AutoCAD, Revit, RISA, Navisworks, and Building Information Modeling

  • Knowledge of structural analysis software packages (RISA, Etabs, Woodworks, etc.)

  • Basic understanding of design/building codes, including AISC, ACI 318, IBC and ASCE 7

Background:

  • Preference for experience as a Structural Engineer in the United States.

  • Experience with structures (i.e. Buildings), not just roads and bridges

Job ID: 483089018
Originally Posted on: 6/27/2025

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