Structural Design Engineer Intern

Job Summary:

Design and check building components – steel joists and metal deck – in accordance with contract documents to meet industry codes, manufacturing efficiencies, and shop schedules while being consistent with our corporate mission, values and department objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform structural steel design to ensure individual truss members and welds meet the requirements of applicable specifications and codes (SJI, SDI, AISC, AWS, etc.).
• Verify specification of steel deck based on requirements presented in the contract documents.
• Design building components through the use of computer software and supplementary tools.
• Redesign members for greater economy and compare design weight with sales weight to maximize profitability.
• Review contract documents and drafting work for completeness and proper depiction of special loading conditions.
• Generate shop fabrication documents and clarify and resolve questions from the fabrication facility.
• Understand CSC’s products and processes and contribute to improvement activities.
• Communicate and resolve issues with the design team, customer, and field personnel.
• Meet shop schedule requirements and coordinate with project managers for customer requests.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in an effective manner with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Performs other job duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering or related field.
• Completion of at least 2 years of coursework preferred.
• Completion of Statics required.
• Completion of Structural Analysis preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• PC skills to include the following software: AutoCAD and Microsoft Suite of Products. Revit or BlueBeam skills a plus.