Graduate Structural Engineer

General Responsibilities :

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Looking for an opportunity to start your career that supports development and enhancement of your structural engineering and / or construction management education and skills?

If you're eager to learn and grow into all phases of building facilities consulting including site assessments, investigations, development of repair recommendations, and structural design, then we invite you to explore with us!

We are seeking candidates with civil engineering degrees including a background in structural design and / or materials engineering for entry-level staff engineer positions to join our structural diagnostics team at our Houston North Loop Office.

Our office consists of a team of structural engineers, architects, building envelope consultants, and mechanical engineers providing a broad scope of consulting engineering services including diagnostics, forensics, remodeling, repair designs, commissioning and construction administration services for multi-family, commercial educational, and industrial properties.

You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of buildings and locations utilizing your knowledge for efficient project delivery and quality to our large client base.

This position is tailored to help you grow into a project manager with the ability to develop areas of specialty towards filling a subject matter expert role within the Facilities service line.

Collaboration with Terracon's other service lines including geotechnical, materials, and environmental is encouraged.

Terracon is an employee-owned company that solves problems and creates solutions for the entire project life cycle with our multi-talented personnel.

Hybrid / flexible work schedule is available once project loads are established; typical distribution of time is 50 / 50 field / office.

We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, education reimbursement, cell phone reimbursement, and spot bonuses.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities :

• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Developing engineering professional; assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities.
• Assist in research, data collection, field observation, inspection, and field and laboratory testing. Prepare associated reports or sections of larger reports.
• Evaluate mostly routine laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.
• Consult with other technical people and supervisor on routine and less complex projects.
• May perform basic calculations and engineering analysis.
• Draft routine proposals and assist in the preparation of more complex proposals.
• Perform plan drafting using CAD software.
• May work with engineering technician crews in testing, observations, and data gathering activities on project sites and prepare daily reports documenting activities and findings.
• Work under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.
• Participate in all phases of projects including client management, proposal development, field testing and surveying, analysis, deliverable preparation, project closeout, and client follow-ups.
• Self-motivated to learn new knowledge and skills, and pursue necessary licenses and certificates depending on project needs.
• Client communication with excellent oral and written skills.
• Plan for and participate in business development activities to identify, develop, win, and execute project opportunities and also build and maintain client relationships.

Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related disciplines of structural engineering, architectural engineering, and construction management.

Postgraduate degrees are preferred.

• Proficiency with common Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Preferred skills include operation of drafting software including AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, or similar.
• Experience with finite element analysis software such as SAP2000, RISA, Ansys, STAAD, or similar; programming language MATLAB, MathCAD, or similar;

and statistical analysis is desired.

Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred Certification :

Should currently hold an Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) or be able to obtain one within 6 months, with a career goal of obtaining a Professional Engineer license in the State of Texas.

About Terracon :

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide.

Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services.

Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package.

Based on eligibility, role, and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

EEO Statement :

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions.

We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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