Structural Engineer Jobs in Topeka, KS (NOW HIRING)

About Us: Bartlett & West is an engineering, architecture, technology, and other professional services firm headquartered in Topeka, KS with 19 offices in seven states throughout the Midwest. As a completely employee-owned company, Bartlett & West has a "We Before Me" mentality. We prioritize service to our clients, communities, and each other. We're less concerned about titles and more concerned about how each person can be supported to make the greatest impact.

Position Summary:

This position will assist in designing engineering projects in the focus area of structural engineering. The position includes training under a Professional Engineer to increase functional and technical knowledge and skills. Project work will include: commercial, industrial, educational buildings and water/wastewater treatment plant facilities.       

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Will act as part of a team of professionals headed by a Project Manager. 
• Although expected to work independently on most assignments, this position must be able to interact well with other team members and the manager relative to assigned aspects of the project.
• Assists with preparation of engineering analysis, designs, and calculations relative to the project assigned. Assists in writing technical engineering and design reports.
• Provides contract administration, construction submittal reviews, Requests for Information (RFI), Engineer's Supplemental Instruction (ESI), reviews pay estimates/change orders, and other related activities. 
• Attends industry events and becomes involved in the community.
• May perform quality assurance/quality control procedures in the field including field observation and materials testing.

Additional Functions and Responsibilities (Structural Focus)

• Performs structural engineering analysis, develops plans and specifications for structural projects.
• Will focus on buildings, retaining walls, foundations and other structures design work.
• Prepares and reviews design calculations.
• Will design new or renovation projects, perform site investigations and document existing conditions.
• Writes technical reports.
• Preforms and prepares structural calculations for submittal to permitting agencies.  Authors and edits structural specifications.
• Performs feasibility studies/layout work and analysis of complex structures.
• May assist with proposal preparations and fee development.
• Utilizes structural analysis and other design software to design and analyze projects.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent listening and reading skills, including proofreading
• Must be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or daily as changes occur in project needs
• Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated credibility and professionalism in interactions with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining confidentiality and trust. Accountability in work performance
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to achieve business results
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain appropriate amount of detail
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
• Ability to embrace new technology and processes including learning other software programs as needed (Adobe, Bluebeam, Deltek Vision accounting and project planning software, Client Relationship Management software, etc.)
• Ability to visualize and understand project components in three-dimensions
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership

• Ability to work with conventional engineering practice including a variety of complex features like conflicting design requirements, suitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements. Good time management skills with ability to handle complex deadline driven workload
• Ability to work independently and within a team successfully

Education:  Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering, structural engineering or related engineering field required, preferred from an ABET-accredited program.

Experience:

0-4 years of engineering experience in appropriate discipline. Knowledge/experience of computer aided drafting and related design software preferred. Passage of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred.

Travel Expectations:

Must be able to travel in-state and out-of-state on occasion, which usually would consist of visiting other office locations, project sites, attending seminars or business meetings.  Travel expectations are project dependent and will be communicated through the employee-owner's manager.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a listing of all functions and responsibilities that are required for this position. Employee owners are expected to take on additional responsibilities as requested.

An offer is contingent upon successfully passing the pre-employment drug screen. Drug screen will need to be completed within 48 hours of contact. Nearly all positions at Bartlett & West can require employee-owners to operate a motor vehicle on public roads in the course of their duties.  Accordingly, all employees will be required to have acceptable driving records and to provide an authorization to the Company to periodically obtain MVR reports.

Bartlett & West is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability.