Structural Engineering Designer

Job Description:

CannonDesign has an exciting opportunity for an entry level Structural Engineering Designer based in our Boston, MA office. Look at the description below. If you think your skills and experience make you a good match for this position, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for creative, curious, empathetic people to join our Living-Centered Design movement.

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ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is an integrated design solutions firm focused on helping people continuously flourish. Whether designing for innovations in health, new scientific discoveries, equity in education or the next big idea in business, we use our Living-Centered Design approach to help organizations realize widespread change. Our ability to design transformational places, plans and strategies is why Fast Company named us a World Changing Company and one of the most innovative design firms in the world.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Under the direction of a licensed engineer and designated project leadership, the successful candidate will be responsible for analysis and design of structural systems/components in steel, concrete and masonry and an integral part of design teams within CannonDesign.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Work closely with an experienced structural engineer to develop new or analyze existing structural systems for institutional, sports, and corporate/commercial buildings.

Perform design calculations under direct supervision of an experienced engineer.

Use relevant engineering software to design and document structural systems.

Use Autodesk Revit to develop BIM models for producing Contract Documents.

Assist in production of Contract Documents to include foundation plans, floor framing plans, roof plans, sections, details, and specifications.

Interface effectively with members of the design team to coordinate structural systems with overall building design.

Assist in review of shop drawings during construction phase.

May perform field observations during construction phase, including a physical walk through of site.

Must be willing to perform overtime work.

May perform other duties as required.

ABOUT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Master in Civil Engineering with Structural focus, Master in Structural Engineering or Master of Architectural Engineering (Structural emphasis) from an ABET accredited program is required by hire date.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Able to effectively handle multiple projects.

Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, RAM, RISA) required.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.

We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design.

We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.

We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at www.cannondesign.com/careers/

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As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct