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Structural Engineering Positions at our Growing Lexington, SC Office

CAREERS IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AT SSE

Join the Team at SSE!

We are always on the lookout for talented and enthusiastic engineers to join our growing company.  At SSE we strive to provide superb service to our clients and expect our team to be professional and demonstrate excellent communication skills.  The ability of our team members to collaborate with others in a fast paced environment is a necessity.

We strongly believe in continuous improvement not only for our company but also for our team by placing an emphasis on professional development.  We offer in-house training, webinars/seminars, lunch and learns and company trips to the NASCC (AISC Steel Conference) and SEASC conference each year.

We also provide extensive support to our staff for the PE/SE exams, including covering the costs of reference materials, exam registration, review courses, paid days off for the exam (day before and day of exam), and a bonus upon successfully passing the exam.

Our culture is built around teamwork, technical excellence and continuous improvement.

What does SSE Offer?

We are honored to have been awarded 1st place in the Structural Engineering Firms category for the Best Firms to Work For award by the Zweig Group for 2024!
Salaried positions with a competitive compensation package based on skill and experience
Quarterly Bonus program available for all employees based on company and individual performance
401(k) match has gone up to 6% with no vesting period
Professional development and continuing education (including NASCC and PE/SE Prep Courses)
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (100% paid for employees)
Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability Insurance (100% paid for employees)
Family Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Plans Available
Two Weeks of Vacation & Unlimited Sick Leave (additional vacation time after 2+ years with SSE)
(10) Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
Casual, team oriented work environment
Flexible schedules and opportunity for limited remote working

our culture

WHAT WE BELIEVE AND HOW WE WORK

Meet Our team
We work hard as a team, combining organization and attention to detail to ensure our clients’ success. We strive for constructible, economical, and safe designs while continuously pushing each other to improve. Most importantly, we support one another as engineers and as individuals, fostering a strong and united team.

Currently Accepting Resumes for the Following Positions:

Application Instructions: Submit resume via e-mail to info@southernsteelengineers.com or see upload below

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Structural Engineer

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Entry-level to Mid-level structural engineering position with the ability to grow within the company
Primary responsibilities will include structural analysis, drafting and project management for steel connection design projects
Additional Responsibilities include calculation development, steel shop drawing reviews, submittal preparation, RFI development and new calculation development to enhance efficiencies
Potential responsibilities could include working on miscellaneous steel design, steel structure design and erection engineering projects, based on the candidate’s level of experience in these areas
Use of analysis programs such as MathCAD, Excel, Idea Statica and Ram Elements
Review of 3-D BIM models with Trimble Connect to aid in connection design and shop drawing reviews
Project management responsibilities will be determined by candidate’s experience level
REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS
B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent
Candidate should have either passed the FE exam or the PE exam
Experience with steel connection design is preferred, experience with steel design or erection engineering are a plus
Excellent communication skills are required, both verbally and written
Enthusiasm and desire to succeed and develop technical skills
Attention to detail, logical problem-solving skills, and strong organizational skills
Software skills with any of the following are a plus: Revit, MathCAD, Excel, Ram Elements, Idea Statica, BlueBeam or Trimble Connect
Passion for steel design and growing professional knowledge and skills around steel design and steel fabrication

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Project Engineer

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary responsibilities will include structural analysis, drafting and project management
Additional responsibilities will include engineering submittal preparation, shop drawing reviews and new calculation development
Projects will consist primarily of steel connection design and steel stair design
Use of analysis programs such as MathCAD, Excel, Enercalc, RAM Elements & Idea Statica
Review of 3-D BIM models within Trimble Connect to aid in shop drawing reviews
REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS
Entry-level position with the ability to grow within the company (no experience required)
B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent
Candidate should have either passed the FE exam or the PE exam
Enthusiasm and desire to succeed and develop technical skills
Attention to detail, logical problem-solving skills, and strong organizational skills
Ability to work well with a team and work well alone, depending on the task
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
Software skills with Revit, MathCAD, Excel and RAM Elements are a plus
Ability to read construction drawings is a plus
Strong interest in steel design
Structural Engineering Consultants Specializing in Steel Design and Construction. Our primary services include building design, steel connection design, shop drawing reviews, stair design and steel consulting.

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