Structural Engineering Professional Associate

Datasoft Technologies

Portland, OR(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Analysis Software, Audio Engineering, Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Budgeting, Building Codes, Civil Engineering, Coaching, Communication Skills, Concrete, Design Document, Detail Oriented, Emerging Technology, Forecasting, Funding, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Technology Consulting, Internet/Online Service, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Life Insurance, Mentoring, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Engineer, Professional Services, Quality Control, Structural Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Portland, OR
POSTED
30+ days ago
Structural Engineering Professional Associate         
Work model: Remote/Hybrid
If located within 50 miles of Pittsburgh, Portland, or Phoenix → hybrid (min 2 days onsite/week). 
Otherwise → fully remote.
Location requirement: 
Currently open only to candidates in the USA Northwest Region (AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY). Other US regions will open soon.
  • Duration: Long Term Contract Position Possibility of extension
  • Job ID: 24328
Responsibilities:
  • As a Structural Engineering Professional, you will be an integral member of the design team counted on to perform a significant portion of Structural analysis and design for our projects. You will need strong communication and interpersonal skills as you work closely with your Structural Lead, Structural Engineers, Structural Designers, and other disciplines. As part of this team, you will help develop design concepts, complete the analysis and design, and work with our Designers to get the structural requirements communicated on design documents and in the model.
  • It is expected that you have a solid foundation in the fundamentals of Structural Engineering, knowledge of multiple subject areas, experience with US building codes including seismic provisions, understand how Structural design integrates with and impacts other disciplines, and are building understanding of business trends and industry issues and challenges. You will be given as much responsibility as you are willing to take, and your opportunities for career growth will be limited only by your own motivation, capabilities, and attitude.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • • Under general supervision, competently perform all conventional aspects of Structural Engineering analysis and design
  • Plan and conduct work requiring judgement in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria
  • Exercise sound engineering judgement and problem-solving skills, not hesitating to reach out to others for guidance or confirmation when questions arise
  • Possess knowledge of principles and practices of lateral analysis and design (wind and seismic), including ability to apply required provisions of the building code
  • • Exhibit a high level of attention to detail and quality control
  • Committed to checking your own work, reaching out to peers and seniors for guidance when questions arise
  • Perform calculation checking of other engineers' work
  • • Take responsibility for managing workload, make and keep commitments, and take full ownership of assigned work
  • Take complete ownership of your portion of the structural scope, reliably working to meet schedule, budget, and quality requirements
  • You may be given tasks with ill-defined conditions of satisfaction, in which case you will be expected to take the initiative to determine what is needed to meet the project and client needs
  • Clearly define your own scope and start to develop your ability to forecast level of effort needed to complete that scope
  • Be ready to identify scope change and escalate it to your Structural Lead
  • Recognize when help is needed, reaching out to peers and senior engineers for guidance
  • Work in a timely, accurate, and cost-effective manner with strong attention to detail
  • • Developing leadership skills
  • Provide technical guidance, coaching, and/or mentorship to designers/drafters and less experienced engineers
  • Be proactive in advancing workflows, systems, and tools within the structural discipline; embrace emerging technologies
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  • Working Conditions and Requirements
  • • Your home location must be in USA Northwest Region (AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY) or Canada
  • • Employee to provide internet service as required at home to effectively meet project performance requirements
Qualifications: 
Minimum Qualifications:
  • • Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, with an emphasis in Structural Engineering
  • • Professional Engineer License (PE/PEng)
  • • Minimum of 4 years of experience in structural engineering
  • • Experience with US building codes including IBC, ASCE 7, ACI and AISC
  • • Experience with Structural Engineering analysis software, Navisworks and Bluebeam
  • • Experience designing and analyzing traditional steel and concrete structures
  • • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • • Strong interpersonal skills
Working Conditions and Requirements
  • • Your home location must be in USA Northwest Region (AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY) or Canada
  • • Employee to provide internet service as required at home to effectively meet project performance requirements is not sponsoring visas at this time
Preferred Qualifications:
  • • MS degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering or MS degree in Structural Engineering
  • • Experience in semi-conductor industrial or general industrial facilities
  • • Experience leading small teams.
About our Company
DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:
  • Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical/Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short Term/Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • 401 (K)

About the Company

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Datasoft Technologies

Incorporated in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. is a customer-focused consulting and staffing services organization that provides solutions across all disciplines of business, including Engineering, Finance, Information Technology, Professional, Consulting, and software development. Its staff augmentation and business solutions provide a flexible, integrated workforce available for contract to hire—or permanent placement—with companies in the private and public business sectors. The company serves a broad range of businesses in the automotive, financial services, insurance, manufacturing, media and entertainment, software and telecommunications industries.

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.datasoft-tech.com