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Richard Adams Engineering

Entry Level Structural Designer

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

A Civil or Architectural Designer or Drafter prepares detailed drawings for building plans and architectural designs. Creates drawings according to specifications provided by an architect, and uses computer-aided design and drafting technology.

$65,383 / year median in Missouri

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

About You:
Richard Adams Engineers & Consultants (RAE) is a full-service structural engineering firm established in 1993. RAE offers a full-range of professional engineering services, including project planning and feasibility studies, conceptual design, design development, construction document preparation, and construction phase services. We are looking for a Structural Designer to join our team of experts in our office in Richmond Heights, MO. Because RAE is committed to creating opportunities for individual success, from day one, you will be given the tools to excel in your role, take on meaningful responsibilities, and experience why RAE is an excellent place to build a career. A Day in the
Life:
Work with construction project managers during the estimating process to optimize creative structural solutions that align to the project needs Prepare preliminary and structural building design for projects across the country Produce structural calculations for implementation with technical design/drafting staff during preparation of construction documents for permit submittal as well as construction Communicate with technical design/drafting staff. Coordinate with construction project managers, architect, civil, mechanical, clients and other project team members to find creative solutions to structural building elements Provide peer reviews of design drawings to ensure accuracy and find creative solutions or alternative design suggestions to save on cost and/or design schedule
Necessary Qualifications:
BS in Civil Engineering with a Structural emphasis and a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA Entry level to 2 years of structural engineering building design experience Knowledge of AutoCAD required. Strong Excel skills required. Revit experience preferred, not required Knowledge of analysis and design programs such as RAM Structural System, SAP2000, RISA is helpful but not required
What We Can Offer You:
We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world. Industry-leading performance-based bonus program Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Traditional and Roth 401k Tuition reimbursement for associates Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel 1-week paid volunteer leave each year 100% charitable match Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage 100% paid 10-week maternity leave At RAE, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. #LI-LH1 #LI-Onsite
MAKE YOUR MOVE
For over 25 years, RAE has built its reputation on integrity, honesty, and trust. We value strong relationships—with clients, contractors, architects, and each other—because our success depends on true collaboration. If you want to join a team committed to excellence, accountability, and results, we'd love to meet you. RAE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies or individual recruiters without prior approval from the Talent Acquisition team. Any unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, become RAE property, and no fees will be paid for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any candidate information submitted will be considered as a referral to RAE without a fee. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement with RAE as well as written approval to submit candidates from the RAE TA Manager for the specific position before submitting candidates.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
EOE, including disability/vets

Benefits

  • Financial Aid/Assistance
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Employee Stock Options (ESOs)
  • Bonuses/Stipends