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Structural Engineer

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

 Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary: Structural Engineers are expected to participate in project design from proposal to sealing Issued for Construction drawings. Projects will include a wide variety of machinery, systems, and structures for a range of industrial processes. These industries include food processing, wood products, mining and more. This position may also require project management and leadership skills.

Our engineers are expected to have a thorough understanding of structural engineering principles, practices, and tools. They will work closely with other engineering disciplines to accommodate all project needs.

Responsibilities:

• Project Support: Independently perform routine technical work in accordance with prescribed techniques and procedures. Information and data management related to projects and project management. Ensure project team members create deliverables that meet or exceed the customer’s expectations and standards.
• Collaboration: Work independently but be quick to ask questions and draw upon the best internal, customer, and industry resources to meet customer requirements accurately and efficiently. Build and maintain healthy, long term, professional relationships with coworkers, customers, suppliers, and industry partners. Collaborate on project designs, drawings and visual aids using standard computations and analysis.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation, including design criteria, design calculations, and structural reports. Utilize and interpret various design codes pertaining to project design. (IBC, AISC, ACI, NDS, ASCE, etc.)

• Communication: Communicate effectively in person and in writing to keep customers, contractors, and project team well informed of pertinent information in a timely manner. Assumes responsibility for filling in gaps in customer communication. Organize and assign project tasks to other staff members.
• Innovation: Foster an environment where new ideas are discussed and developed collaboratively. They will help others overcome resistance to change. The candidate will be dedicated to creating solutions to customer problems.
• Mentorship: Leading others through the profession of structural engineering by providing opportunities to shape their skillset and engineering career.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in a Structural or Civil Engineering field.
• Certification: FE registration required, PE preferred
• Experience: At least three years of experience in consulting engineering. Preference for experience in food processing, mining and wood processing.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using engineering tools and software to perform:
  • Structural analysis: Understanding how loads affect structures using methods like finite element analysis (FEA).
  • Load calculations: Determining dead loads, live loads, wind loads, seismic loads, etc.

• Adaptability: Flexibility and willingness to work on various projects and tasks, embracing new challenges with enthusiasm.

• Initiative: Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to drive projects forward.
  

Location: Pocatello, ID

Travel: Up to 25%

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $65,000 - $115,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and qualifications.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.