Structural Graduate Engineer

Job Description

WHAT WE DO:

Dunaway is a professional services firm established in 1956, with offices in Fort Worth, Austin, Dallas, Farmersville, Houston, Midland, and San Antonio. We offer civil and structural engineering, planning landscape architecture, survey, and construction inspection services to public and private clients throughout Texas.

As a multi-discipline firm with a staff of over 350 positioned in our seven offices across the state of Texas – our firm’s size, location, and reputation allows us to provide local, specialized knowledge to each project and each client that we serve.

WHO WE ARE:

The Dunaway Difference is our three foundational components (represented by the waves in our logo): Core Values, One Heart and Profitable Growth. The combination of these three pillars creates a feeling and experience that is uniquely Dunaway.

One heart, all rowing in the same direction in unison together, while continuously seeking to exemplify our core values of Integrity, Respect, Honesty, Technical Excellence, Attitude of Service, Sense of Urgency and Responsiveness in everything we do.

Just like a crew race, we always look forward with the finish line in mind. Because when we win, our employees do too. Through our profitable growth, we provide opportunities, such as Profit-sharing, career advancement, and stability – just to name a few. These are just some of the reasons we were just named a Top Firm to Work for by Zweig!

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

As a Graduate Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical support, including drafting and design, in the basic development/design of building structures with primary construction materials including concrete, steel, masonry, wood, and aluminum. You’ll perform assignments designed to develop professional knowledge and abilities, requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks. We are looking for someone with a basic understanding of engineering statics, construction material properties, CAD/BIM production, construction plans, and relevant design.

Once selected to join our team, you will:

• Responsible for preparing reports, specifications, plans, and construction documents for projects as requested across the department
• Perform assigned engineering tasks with supervision, including conducting hand calculations and utilizing design programs
• Perform BIM modelling on assigned projects
• Utilizes Dunaway standards, SOPs, and training materials to align work product with stated resources
• Completes design calculations and verify conformance with applicable codes and project scope with oversight
• Assists with construction administration including reviewing shop drawings/submittals for compliance with structural documents, responding to contractor RFIs, and performing site observations.
• Assist the project team in the development and design of building structures with construction materials including concrete, steel, masonry, wood, and aluminum
• Assist the Discipline Lead with resource planning and forecasting
• Responsible for initiating the QA/QC process for projects
• Performs other assigned duties.
  
  

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE:

• Basic knowledge of Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Bentley products
• Proficient in MS Office and Bluebeam
  
  

SKILLS:

• A basic understanding of engineering statics, construction material properties, CAD/BIM production, engineering design software, construction plans, and relevant design codes is desired.
• Complete multiple assignments successfully through effective multi-tasking and prioritizing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with a team or independently.
• Ability to take direction.
  
  

EXPERIENCE:

0-2 years of structural engineering / design experience

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent degree
• EIT certification preferred
  
  

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Dunaway in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.