Structural Design Engineer (Entry-Level)
Structural Design Engineer (Entry-Level)
Work Location: 49 West 38th Street, New York, NY 10018
Employment Type: Full-time regular
About This Opportunity
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding environment where you are responsible for designing an entire structure? If so, you have found the perfect firm!
As a Structural Engineer at Walker Consultants, you will design some of the largest structures in the world, including resort, casino and airport parking structures. Parking structures are similar to both bridges and buildings and require skill in both structural design and materials science due to aesthetics, long spans, thermal movements, and durability challenges. These structures endure the elements with every framing member exposed to public view. Not only will you design the structure’s framing system, but you will participate in its layout and aesthetic appearance, interacting directly with clients and other subconsultants.
Responsibilities
- Perform structural modeling, analysis, and design for gravity and lateral design of structures including concrete, masonry, and steel members.
- Produce construction documents for new design and restoration projects.
- Perform site visits to observe construction.
- Assist with restoration projects for existing structures.
Qualifications and Competencies
Education Requirements:
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited University, Master's degree is a plus.
Other Requirements:
- Solid knowledge of structural engineering.
- Strong computer, writing, communication, and team skills are necessary.
- Coursework:
- Prestressed Concrete Structures, Concrete Design and Structural Steel Design
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Experience in the design and construction of pre-cast, post-tensioned, and reinforced concrete structures is desired.
Benefits of Joining Walker
As a skilled member of the Walker family, you will be given the opportunity to grow and develop your skills surrounded by committed, talented and enthusiastic co-workers. In addition to competitive compensation, as a full-time employee, Walker offers vacation retreats, tuition and licensure reimbursement, 401(k) match and HSA employer contribution, commuter benefit accounts, medical, dental, vision insurance, and more!
Who We Are
Walker is a 100% employee-owned company of many capabilities offering professional services to clients in the private and public market sectors. Walker maintains a strong foundation as an industry leader in all aspects of parking planning, design, engineering, restoration and consulting that encompass operations, technology, and mobility solutions engaging a wide spectrum of specialists and renowned experts who have been advancing standards in the industry for several decades.
However, our abilities reach far beyond just parking and include highly experienced advisors in forensics who provide investigative assessments, creative repair solutions, and litigation support on all types of facilities around the world impacted by natural events as well as design or construction defects.
Additionally, we are among the largest providers of restoration and building envelope services in the industry. The combination of our structural engineering design excellence, building science experts, and vast geographic presence makes Walker the first choice for these services throughout the country.
Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.