Structural Designer

Tipping has been pushing the boundaries of engineering since 1983. We aim to unlock greater possibilities for our clients and community by elevating the craft of structural engineering, creating a safe, sustainable, and resilient built environment for the betterment of all.

Our design approach integrates structure within whole-project goals addressing the needs of all stakeholders, leading to cost-efficient, innovative, and responsive engineering solutions. We are committed to investing in our employees and the community around us, working to build and sustain collaborative, thriving relationships within and outside of our firm. We're looking for candidates who are excited about engineering, technically rigorous, and thoughtful.

Structural Designer

Years of experience: 0 to 3 years

Our ideal candidate has a strong interest in high-performance seismic and sustainable design, and a knack for "whole-project" seeing.

In addition, you:

are a team player with strong interpersonal skills who aims for productive collaboration and clear and honest communication with others;

are curious, oriented toward excellence and continual growth for learning and improvement;

are courageous, adaptable, nimble, and resilient;

are responsible, self-aware, and hold yourself accountable;

are self-challenging, demonstrating strong critical thinking, with the ability to question and reevaluate your assumptions;

are organized, meticulous, and detail oriented; and

are passionate about contributing to and supporting the long-term vision of our organization.

At a minimum, you have demonstrable engineering expertise evidenced by:

a mastery of statics and a solid understanding of the dynamic behavior of structures, including nonlinear behavior;

an ability to solve engineering problems independently, with a system of QA/QC to catch errors in a timely manner;

depending on depth of experience, a facility with AutoCAD, Revit, and a variety of engineering analysis programs, including RAM Structural System, RAM Concept, and RISA; and familiarity with current standards of practice, including ASCE 7, ASCE 41, CBC, ACI, AISC, and NDS.

A master's degree in structural engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities A structural designer's primary focus will be to gain exposure to the variety of approaches and tasks involved in structural design through the completion of specific design tasks in close coordination with their project manager. They will gain familiarity with a variety of material types, design approaches, project phases, and project scales, while actively participating in their project teams.

Depending on experience, responsibilities include: the creation and/or revision of calculations, drawings, and specifications from conceptual design to construction documents and plan check responses; and construction administration tasks under close supervision and coordination with their project manager.

Compensation The starting salary range for this position is $78,000 - $90,000, before any eligible bonuses. Salaries are based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and (in rare cases) geographic location. Tipping is committed to compensation equity with respect to our current employees when making offers of employment.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, as well as excellent benefits including: an HSA-qualified health plan; dental and vision allowance; life insurance; wage-replacement benefits for family and medical leaves of absence; licensure bonus; professional development allowance; 401k plan with company match; paid time off (vacation, sick, and bereavement leave; 9 holidays plus the weekdays between Christmas and New Year's Day); and time off for volunteering. And we sincerely encourage a healthy work-life balance!

How to Apply

You'll be asked to include a cover letter, résumé, and any work samples you feel illustrate your qualifications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

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