Associate Structural Engineer

Harris Group thrives on providing expert engineering for some of today’s most complex challenges.  We are creative in our approach by delivering multi-discipline services across a wide range of project types. We work on the most challenging projects ranging from transportation hubs and aviation to composite manufacturing. Our successes are directly related to high-quality collaboration, across all offices, expertise, and background.  Harris Group is a 100% Employee-Owned company with our eyes focused on the people in the company, the clients we serve, and the communities in which we live. Come join a Great Place to Work® Certified™ company!

What We Can Offer You

• Work on multi-disciplinary teams, collaborating with engineers and architects from all disciplines.


• Ownership in Harris Group with line of sight to yours and overall company successes.


• Training & Education Assistance to support your career goals.


• A passionate team and collaborative environment focused on excellence in delivery.

The Role

Harris Group is seeking an Associate Structural Engineer to join our Charleston, SC office. The Associate Structural Engineer will be part of an engineering team providing technical support and design of concrete structures involving tower structures, concrete foundations for buildings and equipment, overhead cranes, seismic, and analysis of such.

You will be responsible for supporting the design, delivery and documentation of project requirements for a variety of facilities. This position provides the opportunity to be involved in various projects throughout North America and abroad, act as client liaison, and contribute to regional marketing/Business Development efforts. You will have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team focused on growing not only your technical skills, but growing Harris Group's business.

The Responsibilities

• Production of basic structural engineering design within project constraints (scope, quality, schedule, budget).


• Prepare design calculations and documentation and practice client-focused design service values and continuous focus on quality.


• Serve as technical resource on design issues and engineering theories, concepts, principles, and processes for structural integrity and seismic strength.


• Interface with clients and project teams in formal and informal project meetings.


• Perform field investigations. 


• Development of specifications.


• Review shop drawings and construction RFIs and develop responses.


• Represent Harris Group at client meetings, communications, and industry peers.


• Provide on-site construction phase observation and assistance services.


• Ability and willingness to travel to an off-site location and/or accept client site assignments when required.

The Requirements

B.S. in ABET accredited Civil or Structural Engineering program with 0-4 years of relevant experience.

• EIT required.


• Ability to apply structural engineering techniques commonly used in industrial capital projects.


• Conduct detail calculations of loads, pressures, stresses and strains of structural components and document results with supporting design basis information.


• Communicate structural design solutions through drawings, specifications, computer models, and other design and construction documents. Ability to proficiently identify, interpret and apply relevant codes and standards to engineering designs, including: IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, and jurisdiction specific codes.


• Ability to proficiently apply analysis software including STAAD, Enercalc, and FEA.


• Ability to use drafting software including AutoCAD and Revit for engineering design, quality control and drawing revisions.


• Ability to use basic office software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Understand how to work with set budgets and deadlines for structural engineering tasks while maintaining a high level of quality.

Benefits

• Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), PTO & paid holidays.


• Harris Group is proud to be an employee-owned company; the ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) provides an exciting employee wealth building opportunities for our employees.

Equal Opportunity

Harris Group provides a competitive compensation and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Drug Free Workplace
Harris Group, Inc. is a 100% drug free workplace.  For the safety of our employees, customers, and our customer’s facilities, we do a pre-employment drug test and may require random testing to meet specific client needs. Please note that Marijuana, even if prescribed by a physician OR allowed under a state law regulating Marijuana, remains illegal under federal law and is against Harris Group’s policy.

We look forward to receiving your resume!