Structural Designer Jobs in Tennessee

INTRODUCTION

A2H is a collaborative planning and design firm of engineers, architects, landscape architects, interior designers, planners, and land surveyors founded in 1986. Our firm provides a diverse range of consulting services for both public and private clients, with over 10,000 completed projects spanning 48 states and offices located across Tennessee and Mississippi. Our portfolio includes projects from a wide range of markets, including: Civic, Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Hospitality, Industrial, Infrastructure, Logistics, Placemaking, Recreation, and Transportation.

We are guided by the fact that intentional, purposeful design has the power to enhance the world around us. The team at A2H buys into our mission statement: Creating an Enhanced Quality of Life for our Clients and Community. Our mission guides everything we do: from the projects we undertake to the people we hire.

A2H is currently seeking a Structural Designer in our Memphis, TN office. Potential projects may include industrial Pre-Engineered metal building foundation design, reinforced concrete water/wastewater infrastructure facilities, structural steel healthcare facilities, concrete masonry education facilities, prestressed concrete roadway bridge structures, and wood framed buildings.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• Work with Project Managers and Project Engineers to provide engineering design on structural engineering projects.
• Assist with work on all phases of various structural engineering projects including design development, preparation of presentation drawings and specifications, reports, design review, coordination and correlation of construction drawings.
• Coordinate with the design team for incorporating design intent into the construction documentation and specifications.
• Work with design team and A2H project managers during construction to respond to questions, provide clarifications, visit the site, solve issues, and review submittals and shop drawings.
• Maintain project document files, including meeting notes, financial information, client correspondence and project schedule.
• Prepare and ensure accuracy of technical documents through Quality Assurance reviews at different phases of project.
• Ensure structural designs comply with code regulations and best practices in structural design.
• Actively engage with and seek out mentorship from Project Engineers and Senior Engineers to develop structural engineering knowledge and skills.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate shall possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering of Civil Engineering with a concentration in Structures from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Engineering Intern (FE) completed or in process of taking.
• Demonstrated experience using Revit Structure is preferred. AutoCAD skills and experience are also valued.
• Knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices and techniques.
• An understanding and desire to continue learning about the design and details required for constructability and in support of building systems and other structures in various building material types.
• An understanding of integrated Construction Documents – how a complete set of drawings and specifications should communicate and quantify design intent.
• Demonstrated technical writing ability is desired.
• LEED Accreditation is certainly a plus.
• Ability to use technology to work with others on the design team that may be located in other offices.
• Ability to demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to interact professionally and comfortably build and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships.
• Proven team mentality and excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated experience with coordination and work in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.

BENEFITS

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Hybrid Work Scheduling
• 401k Plan
• Flextime Scheduling
• PTO hours (Personal Time Off)
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Family oriented atmosphere