Associate Structural Engineer

Brindley Engineering
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Full Time
Posted October 15, 2025
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Job Description

A detail-oriented associate structural engineer responsible for evaluating industrial structures, developing analytical models, designing rehabilitation plans, and supporting structural construction projects through field assessments and technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead field evaluation of existing industrial structures
  • Develop calculations and analytical models for steel, concrete, and other materials
  • Design rehabilitation or replacement plans for structures
  • Specify materials and write technical reports
  • Provide technical support and quality control during structural construction

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Structural Engineering
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in structural engineering
  • E.I.T. licensure required; P.E. licensure preferred
  • Knowledge of STAAD SAP, ACI 318, AISC, ASCE-7, and IBC required
  • Familiarity with AWS D.1. code required
  • AutoCAD proficiency preferred
  • Basic team coordination experience required
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills required
  • Ability to lead field evaluation of existing structures
  • Ability to develop calculations and analytical models in steel, concrete, and other materials
  • Ability to design rehabilitation and/or replacement plans and specify materials
  • Ability to write reports and provide technical support and quality control for structural construction
  • Must be able to meet all client-specific site requirements prior to deployment on field assignments
  • Must possess physical mobility on the ground and at heights
  • Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and occasionally work off platforms and scaffolding using appropriate fall protection
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions including heat, rain, cold, and wind while wearing PPE
  • Must be able to position oneself to work in confined spaces
  • Must adhere to client’s random drug testing program prior to entering their site
  • Must meet client’s facial hair safety policy prior to entering their site

Benefits & Perks

Work under licensed P.E. s and S.E. s to progress towards professional licensure
Exposure to fieldwork environments in various industrial facilities
Start developing multi-discipline experience
Develop expertise in calculations and analytical modeling
Lead root cause failure analysis of defects
Obtain industry and skill-specific certifications
Develop expertise in a variety of design and analytical programs

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