Structural Engineer - Project Engineer - Gables Search Group

Are you traveling extensively for your job? -- Are you a Licensed PE or Structural Engineer in KY?
Well, if you live close to Lexington, and want to stay close to home & work with a very established GC-- then read on! 

About The Company:

Their mission is to provide quality design-build and construction services to our clients.

The Company has been providing architectural, engineering, construction management, general contracting and start-up services since 1976. Their clients include industrial, educational, commercial and Fortune 500 manufacturing companies, multinational companies and other private clients & they have offices in Kentucky and Tennessee.

They have completed projects for such notable clients as Kroger, Sun, Toyota, Electrolux & many other industrial companies in 38 states. Their primary focus has been to provide creative and efficient solutions for their customers’ needs in order to create long-term relationships resulting in repeat business.

This company executes large-scale, design-build projects in a multi-state region & have completed projects in over 20 states to date. They have a permanent staff of professional and trade personnel located throughout two offices. All team-members are committed to providing strong leadership and quality services for the benefit of their clients.

Position Summary

The Structural Engineer will design and detail building structures for a wide range of

industrial/commercial design-build projects. The Engineer will work to coordinate designs

between other in-house disciplines and provide construction administration to field staff for the

duration of the project. Additionally, the Structural Engineer will be expected to select

structural systems, perform all necessary analysis and calculations, develop construction

drawings and specifications, self-perform drafting and technical reports and review shop

drawings. The Structural Engineer will be encouraged to conduct site visits and special inspections during construction.

Ideal Skills Obtained

• Knowledge and application of the International Building Code and associated standards (ASCE, AISC, ACI, etc.)

• Strong comprehension of load path, whole building systems, mechanics of building materials, etc.

• Ability to oversee projects from proposal to completion and throughout construction

• Experience in production of construction drawings and specifications

• Ability to navigate through Revit and AutoCAD and implement corrections, annotate, etc.

• Proficient in RAM or similar structural analysis software

• Ability to work with other designers, both inter-disciplinary and among the structural team

Qualifications Requested

• 4+ years of relevant experience in Structural Design

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution 

• Professional licensure in state of KY