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Structural Engineering Co-op
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What they do
A Structural Engineer designs and analyzes engineering and construction projects to ensure they are safe and structurally sound. They often specialize in particular types of structures, such as buildings, bridges, pipelines, industrial, tunnels, vehicles, ships, aircraft, or spacecraft.
$100,088 / year median in Ohio
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Co-op Structural At Salas O'Brien we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we're committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career
- and they'll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.Job Summary:
The Structural Engineering Co-op will work alongside experienced engineers and designers to support the planning, analysis, design, and documentation of structural engineering projects. Responsibilities may include performing calculations, developing drawings and models, conducting field investigations, and assisting with project coordination. This position provides hands-on experience and exposure to a variety of structural engineering projects in a professional consulting environment.Reporting Structure:
This position reports to the Department Manager.Key Responsibilities:
The responsibilities listed are part of the role Structural plays in ensuring that systems operate efficiently and meet the desired objectives, particularly in industries such as facility, process, manufacturing, or energy business sectors. Other responsibilities may be assigned. Perform assigned project tasks with guidance from Engineers, Lead and Senior Designers including: Participate in collecting information from field inspections. Produce sketches from field inspections. Interpret field sketches generated by others. Convert design sketches/mark-ups to Revit format. Participate in coordination of project details with Engineers, lead designers, and other discipline leads. BIM and/or ACC Application Understand general structural drawings Drawing & deliverables Package assembly. Understanding and following Salas O'Brien and multiple client CAD Motivated to grow and influence growth within the design team. Be able to communicate effectively. Multitask- Work on several projects simultaneously.
Required Qualifications:
In pursuit of an associate or bachelor's degree within CE, SE or related field. AutoCAD and/or Revit Microsoft Office Applications Must possess a valid driver's license Structural Engineering Fundamentals Technical Skills Problem Solving Attention to Detail Communication and Collaboration Initiative and Learning Agility Organization and Time Management Professionalism and Safety Quality and accuracy of engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications Timeliness of assigned task completion within project deadlines Effectiveness of technical documentation Client satisfaction with communication and delivered results Technical development and growth in engineering knowledge and software skills. Reliability and professionalism Customer Focus- Demonstrates an understanding of client needs in industrial environments and delivers technical solutions that emphasize safety, reliability, compliance, and long-term value. Passion for Growth
- Continuously develops technical, industry, and consulting skills to support personal effectiveness and firm growth Leadership Impact
- Influences project outcomes through sound engineering/technical judgment, professionalism, and accountability Communication
- Clearly communicates technical information, project status, issues, recommendations, etc. to clients and internal stakeholders Ownership
- Takes responsibility for quality, schedule, and deliverables within assigned work scope Act With Urgency
- Demonstrates a proactive sense of urgency in addressing client needs, project issues, and commitments while maintaining safety and quality standards Teamwork
- Works collaboratively across disciplines to deliver integrated and collaborative technical solutions Technical Excellence
- Applies solid engineering/technical fundamentals, codes, standards, and best practices to projects Functional Excellence
- Executes work processes efficiently using tools, systems, and methodologies