NOVA Engineering is seeking an Entry-Level Structural Staff Engineer to join our Forensic Engineering group in Buford, Georgia.
This position provides a combination of office and field work supporting structural investigations, building diagnostics, nondestructive testing, materials sampling, technical reporting, and forensic engineering projects. The successful candidate will work under the direction of senior engineers and gain hands-on experience evaluating existing buildings and structures.
This is a field-intensive position. Candidates should expect approximately 50% or more of their time to be spent performing site investigations, inspections, testing, and field evaluations. The ideal candidate is willing to perform hands-on field work and develop practical experience in structural investigations and forensic engineering.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Perform field investigations and structural assessments of existing buildings and structures.
- Document field observations and assist with determining the cause and extent of structural distress and deterioration.
- Perform nondestructive testing (NDT), materials sampling, and other field-testing activities under the direction of senior engineers.
- Assist with structural evaluations, engineering calculations, and development of repair recommendations.
- Prepare technical reports documenting field observations, testing results, and engineering conclusions.
- Prepare AutoCAD drawings, sketches, exhibits, and repair details as needed.
- Assist project managers with project coordination and execution.
- Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and project team members.
- Travel to project sites throughout Georgia and the Southeast as required.
- Work safely on construction sites, roofs, lifts, and other areas requiring structural evaluation.
- Maintain field notes, photographs, testing records, and project documentation.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited institution or equivalent.
- EIT certification preferred, or ability to obtain EIT certification within 12 months of employment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to organize observations, analyze information, and prepare technical reports.
- Willingness to perform significant hands-on field investigations, testing, and site assessments.
- Ability to work in both office and outdoor construction-site environments.
- Ability to routinely lift 40–50 lbs of field and testing equipment
- Experience with AutoCAD LT or willingness to learn.
- Familiarity with structural engineering principles and building codes.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and structural plans.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Structural Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field is preferred but not required.
- Previous internship or work experience involving structural investigations, construction, drafting, materials testing, technical report writing, or engineering consulting.
- Experience with nondestructive testing, building assessments, or forensic engineering investigations.
Perks & Benefits:
- Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
- Certification reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Company–observed paid holidays
- Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
- Company paid short term disability coverage
- Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
- 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
- Wellness program with incentives
- Employee Assistance Program
- Use of take-home Company Vehicle for daily travel to work sites
NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.