Career Opportunities: Entry Level Structural Engineer DC (11451)

Requisition ID 11451 - Posted - SmithGroup, Inc. - Structural Engineering - Washington, DC

SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?

The Detroit office of SmithGroup is looking for a Entry Level Structural Engineer DC to join our team. SmithGroup has been named one of Southeast Michigan's Top Workplaces by the Detroit Free Press for 10 consecutive years!

Working with us, you will:

• Perform basic to slightly more complex structural engineering assignments for projects, applying standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Assist with engineering tasks for a project, assuring that technical, schedule and production targets are met, while meeting quality standards and applicable professional standards.
• Perform structural analysis, and design of framing members, systems and connections using structural software and manual calculations under the direct supervision.
• Interpret design intent and use software in developing BIM models, sketches and drawings.
• Perform document production for assigned engineering work and document changes to engineering drawings as instructed.
• Assist in construction contract administration, including field observations as directed.
• Assist in developing proposal materials as needed.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering with a concentration in Structural Engineering or equivalent. Master’s degree in Structural or Architectural Engineering preferred.
• 1-4 years of professional experience (including summer, co-op or intern work) in the AE field preferred.
• Passed the Fundamentals in Engineering Examination and is preparing to become licensed, when eligible.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members in other disciplines and the ability to communicate ideas verbally and graphically.
• A solid knowledge of mathematical concepts and the ability to apply principles of logic and scientific thinking to a wide range of problems.
• Proficiency with CAD, Revit, RAM Structural Systems, RISA, SAP and/or similar Structural Analysis Programs and the Microsoft Office Suite.

SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed to meet the needs of a diverse staff. It includes flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 401(k), parental leave, wellbeing resources, PTO immediately available to new hires, plus 15 extra Fridays off - on top of holidays. Join us and see first-hand how these and other programs build culture, enhance collaboration and yield richer, more inclusive solutions.

If you are not sure that you meet all of the suggested qualifications described above, please don't leave this page. Your talents and attributes could be just what we're looking for - and we strongly encourage you to apply. If you need additional accommodations to complete the application process, please contact

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

SmithGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or arrest/conviction records.