Highlights
We are seeking a skilled Structural Engineer responsible for engineering commercial projects involving cold-formed steel systems and translating designs into FrameCAD software. This role requires strong problem-solving abilities, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a commitment to continuous improvement in structural engineering practices.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Fargo |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1984 |
Description
Structural Engineer
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Structural Engineer responsible for engineering commercial projects involving cold-formed steel systems and translating designs into FrameCAD software. The ideal candidate will have experience designing and evaluating new and existing structures while ensuring compliance with applicable building codes and industry standards.
This role requires strong problem-solving abilities, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a commitment to continuous improvement in structural engineering practices. Prior experience with FrameCAD is not required, but willingness to learn the technology is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Full-time
Work Location
In-person.
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Structural Engineer responsible for engineering commercial projects involving cold-formed steel systems and translating designs into FrameCAD software. The ideal candidate will have experience designing and evaluating new and existing structures while ensuring compliance with applicable building codes and industry standards.
This role requires strong problem-solving abilities, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a commitment to continuous improvement in structural engineering practices. Prior experience with FrameCAD is not required, but willingness to learn the technology is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and evaluate commercial structural systems using cold-formed steel framing.
- Ensure all structural designs comply with applicable codes, safety standards, and engineering best practices.
- Review and approve project plans, calculations, and design documentation for accuracy and compliance.
- Monitor project schedules and coordinate engineering activities to support timely project completion.
- Collaborate with architects, contractors, project managers, and production teams throughout project execution.
- Identify structural design risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering and manufacturing processes.
- Evaluate light-gauge and cold-formed manufacturing processes through research, testing, and analysis.
- Assist in improving manufacturing and design methods by studying product requirements and modifying processes when necessary.
- Train and guide technicians on design and development projects.
- Maintain up-to-date professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, and professional organizations.
- Contribute to overall team success by supporting additional engineering-related tasks as needed.
- Professional Structural Engineer (PE) license required.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with CAD software required.
- Cold-formed steel framing design experience preferred.
- Experience designing reinforced concrete, structural steel, wood, and precast concrete systems preferred.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines effectively.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- 401(k) and matching
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Family and parental leave
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
Full-time
Work Location
In-person.
About Company
Synectics has grown over the years into a national leader in the IT consulting business. There are no real secrets to this growth, but there are some guidelines that we have tried to apply consistently over time, including: quick response to advances in technology; unhesitating adoption of all employer/employee legislation; and prompt revision of our internal processes to meet the ever-changing demands of our market.
We aim to become more valuable to our clients by providing excellent service at a competitive price in an efficient, timely and sustainable manner. We also aim to become more beloved by our employees by providing opportunities for learning and career growth, appealing compensation plans, and a sense of well-being derived from the knowledge that our company is strong, successful and sensibly managed.
We truly believe in shared economic prosperity and toward that end, we seek out diversity owned firms for the services and products we purchase. In all our endeavors, we never forget that we are in a “people” business, and we treat our employees, our clients, our applicants, our service providers, our colleagues and our neighbors respectfully, graciously, professionally and fairly, remembering that we earn our reputation every day.