Structural Project Engineer

Founded in 1940, Degenkolb Engineers has more than eight decades of commitment to innovation, client service, and life-long learning.

We deliver customized structural solutions in a variety of practice areas : healthcare, education, science and technology, forensics, construction engineering and federal buildings.

We address every project need whether those needs are meeting stringent codes, meeting a bottom line, sticking to a hard construction schedule, or developing a structural system that creates a landmark.

Were hiring at the Project Engineer level our Michigan offices : Bingham Farms and Grand Rapids.

Our firm is highly collaborative and filled with experts who are united by a passion for industry involvement, pride in company ownership, and respect for our personal lives.

You will benefit from focused professional development within a highly supportive and transparent team environment. We also offer a well-defined career path, opportunities for committee participation and leadership, mentor and diversity programs, variety in work assignments, a comprehensive benefits package, and a pay scale set at the 75th market percentile.

Benefits include health and life insurance, commuter benefits, paid parental leave, 401(k) with company Profit Sharing contribution, employee ownership in a privately held stock plan, financial support for professional activities, company holidays, and a generous paid time off program.

We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule! To learn more about the company culture and our approach to development, please visit our website using the links below :

Skills & Requirements

Job Summary : Facilitate the design and engineering of structural systems for building structures and facilities from pre-schematic phase through construction closeout with limited direction from senior technical staff.

Responsibilities :

• Determine project design decisions based on client and project requirements, such as load requirements, governing codes, architectural constraints, operational constraints, fabrication and erection requirements.
• Apply advanced theoretical knowledge of civil and structural engineering principles and concepts.
• Oversee work of junior engineers, designers and / or drafters in production of structural construction documents including drawings, specifications, bidding, and construction administration for projects.
• Develop technical skills of junior staff with empathy, patience, and a genuine interest in the technical betterment of colleagues.
• Perform structural calculations by applying appropriate system concepts and layouts.
• Review RFIs, submittals, and other construction related documents.
• Manage multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects with minimal supervision.
• Participate in developing client proposals including preparing scope, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Maintain close relationship with client during project development, execution, and completion.
• Participate in client and design team meetings as well as plan review and approval processes.
• Pursue business development efforts.

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