Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 USD

Were looking for anEngineer-in-Training in the structural field to join our Brooklyn office. In this role, youll be responsible for design tasks and construction reviews across a wide range of structural elements and building types, while collaborating closely with architects, consultants, and contractors. An ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years experience in structural engineering that is looking to grow and develop their career in a top-tier, dynamic firm. If youre drawn to innovative design, ambitious structures, and a workplace that values your well-being both inside and outside the office, we encourage you to apply!

At Fast + Epp, our core purpose is to advance structural design and propel architectural imagination. We strive to manifest this core purpose in the designs we produce, the community we have created, and the professional development opportunities we provide for our staff. Were looking for people who approach problems with a sense of curiosity and are not afraid to ask, is there a better way to do this? We want people who will bring diverse experiences and viewpoints to our team, those who love to collaborate with others and understand they have something to learn from everyone they meet. Were searching for individuals who are honest, reliable, and good listeners.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Presents structural approaches to architects and other engineers at a task coordination level.
• Coordinates structural design with architectural and non-structural engineering requirements.
• Coordinates construction-stage solutions with contractor and design team.
  

Carries out design tasks across a wide range of common design elements, including:

• Determining structural loading, serviceability limits and other design requirements.
• Analyzing structural systems using manual methods.
• Running, checking and validating own computer models.
• Designing structural elements.
• Creating and checking calculations and documentation for design.
• Creating drafting mark-ups for project technicians.
• Performing basic edits of models and drawings in Revit.
• Reviewing drawings for correct representation of design.
• Carries out construction reviews across wide range of construction elements, including reviewing shop drawings, submittals and RFIs; attending site reviews within areas of experience; and preparing site reports.

How you fit into the team:

• You report directly to a Studio Director.
• You work closely with one or more Studio Teams.

What you bring to the table:

• Degree (bachelors or above) in civil/structural engineering.
• Minimum two years of relevant structural engineering experience.
• Registration as an EIT or equivalent trainee status.
• Professional development plan for P.E. registration within two years.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to prepare, read, and interpret technical documentation independently.
• Ability to clearly communicate the structural implications of architectural, servicing, and construction approaches.
• Able to assess situations, follow established procedures, and know when to propose alternate solutions.
• Solid understanding of fundamental structural concepts, including loads, systems, and elements.
• Ability to sketch structural diagrams that illustrate load paths, internal forces, deflected shapes, and typical connection details across major structural materials.
• Familiarity with building codes and material design standards at the element level, including how to derive gravity and lateral loads.
• Hands-on project experience or formal training in the design and detailing of common systems and elements in concrete, steel, wood, and masonry.
• Understands general construction methods in common materials.
• Proficiency with common structural design software tools.

Why work for Fast + Epp?

At Fast + Epp, we strive to be more than a stereotypical engineering company. We are also a collection of musicians, volunteers, amateur athletes, artists, parents and community members. We build our workplace culture through socials and team activities. Our workdays are flexible and fit with our lives outside of the office. As we continue to grow, we are committed to preserving our design studio atmosphere by encouraging our staff to be creative and forward thinking in all that they do.

• Work for an industry leader and contribute to exciting and challenging projects.
• We want everyone at Fast + Epp to grow as professionals whether youre an engineer, drafter, or part of our administrative team. We are continually looking for ways to mentor you inside our company and to support continued learning outside the office, including courses, conferences, exam preparation, and membership in professional organizations. We realize one size does not fit all. At Fast + Epp, youre encouraged to envision a professional development plan that fits your role and career goals we will do our best to support you in reaching the next milestone.We invest in your professional development, with offered tuition support/assistance.
• Flexible working hours.
• Annual company profitability and discretionary bonuses.
• Office closure between Christmas + New Years Day.
• Positive and collegial team and working atmosphere with fun social events!
• Health & Dental Plan and 401k matching.
• Transit subsidy.

Compensation:

• $70,000 - $85,000 USD

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