Structural Engineer - Entry Level

Southern Steel Engineers, located in Lexington, SC is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled structural engineer to join our team and continue to help grow our company. At SSE we strive to provide superb service to our clients and expect our team to be professional and demonstrate excellent communication skills. The ability of our team members to collaborate with others in a fast-paced environment is a necessity.

SSE utilizes state of the art structural engineering programs including finite element analysis as well as custom developed in-house calculations to provide efficient and well-designed solutions on our projects. We believe in continuous improvement not only for our company but also for our employees by placing an emphasis on professional development.

The ideal candidate is a skilled structural engineer with either experience with steel design or an enthusiastic attitude towards learning steel design. We are looking to grow our team with either an entry-level engineer and will tailor the role towards the candidates skillset.

Role & Responsibilities

• Entry-level structural engineering position with the ability to grow within the company
• Primary responsibilities will include structural analysis, drafting and project management for steel connection design projects
• Additional Responsibilities include calculation development, steel shop drawing reviews, submittal preparation, RFI development and new calculation development to enhance efficiencies
• Potential responsibilities could include working on miscellaneous steel design, steel structure design and erection engineering projects, based on the candidate’s level of experience in these areas
• Use of analysis programs such as MathCAD, Excel, Idea Statica and Ram Elements
• Review of 3-D BIM models with Trimble Connect to aid in connection design and shop drawing reviews
• Project management responsibilities will be determined by candidate’s experience level
• Position is located in our Lexington, SC office

Requirements and Skills

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Candidate should have either passed the FE exam or plan to pass in the immediate future
• Excellent communication skills are required, both verbally and written
• Enthusiasm and desire to succeed and develop technical skills
• Attention to detail, logical problem-solving skills, and strong organizational skills
• Software skills with any of the following are a plus: Revit, MathCAD, Excel, Ram Elements, Idea Statica, BlueBeam or Trimble Connect
• Passion for steel design and growing professional knowledge and skills around steel design and steel fabrication

Compensation & Benefits

• Salaried position with a competitive compensation package based on skill and experience
• Quarterly Bonus program available for all employees based on company and individual performance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (5% company matching and no vesting period)
• Professional development and continuing education (including NASCC and PE/SE Prep Courses)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (100% paid for employees)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance (100% paid for employees)
• Family Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans Available
• Two Weeks of Vacation and Unlimited Sick Leave
• (10) Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance for Graduate Studies
• Casual, team-oriented work environment in our Lexington, SC office
• Opportunity for limited remote working and flexible schedules (position is primarily in office)
• Relocation Assistance may be considered for this position

Please visit our website at www.southernsteelengineers.com/careers for more information.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.