What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineer position at Ruekert & Mielke, Inc?
Axiom Consultants, a Ruekert & Mielke Company, is seeking an early-career Structural Engineer to join our Building Services division based out of our Waukesha, Madison or Green Bay office. This key position is crucial for leading structural design projects and managing client relationships. As a Structural Engineer, you will work under the guidance of the Structural Lead and Building Services Manager, collaborating with a team of senior engineers and project managers to deliver comprehensive engineering solutions.
This position requires a candidate with a strong background in structural engineering design, project management, and client interactions. Your responsibilities will include overseeing structural design projects, coordinating with architects and contractors, and providing mentorship to junior engineers and design staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee structural design projects from concept to completion, including existing building walkdowns and historic rehabilitation.
- Conduct code reviews, geotechnical sub coordination, and foundation design.
- Design structural elements such as engineered lumber, structural steel, roofing systems, and masonry.
- Assist with geotechnical analysis and integration
- Manage construction site visits,
- Contractor RFI/ITC assistance
- Property condition assessments.
- Provide project management oversight, including progress meetings, client management, and proposal preparation.
- Review and coordinate structural shop drawings
- Facilitate communication and coordination with clients, architects, and contractors.
- Participate in the development and implementation of QA-QC standards, proposals, and contracts.
Additional Future Responsibilities:
- Take on client management roles and contribute to standards and QA-QC committees.
- Manage full engineering packages and participate in business development activities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
- PE licensure in Iowa, Wisconsin, or both
- Extensive experience in structural engineering design, project management, and client interactions.
- Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, Bluebeam, and related structural analysis software (RISA, EnerCalc).
- Strong skills in code review, structural design, and project management.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively both in the office and on-site.
Why Axiom? As a 100% employee-owned firm, our team members are the core of our company.
We offer a highly competitive compensation program with a cafeteria-style benefits package that includes:
- Generous personal time off and holiday programs
- Health, dental, vision, life, dependent life and disability insurance
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Profit sharing / performance bonuses
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer match
- Employer-funded continuing education
- Mentorship opportunities
- Employee enrichment programs
- Wellness programs
- Flexible spending accounts
- Tuition reimbursement
If you are a self-starter with a proactive and creative mindset, eager to grow in your structural engineering career, we invite you to apply and become a part of our exceptional team at Axiom Consultants, a Ruekert & Mielke Company.
About Axiom Consultants
Axiom Consultants, a Ruekert & Mielke company, is a full-service engineering firm with 25 staff members and is based in Iowa City with a branch in Cedar Rapids. They offer comprehensive planning, engineering, and construction services, alongside project management, owner’s representation, and inspection. Axiom works for a wide variety of clients and can complete complex undertakings no matter the size. Their unique skillset provides clients with incredible flexibility, adaptability, and technical expertise while their incredible culture creates an environment that clients seek out time and again. Axiom is a different kind of engineering company that focuses on providing consistently excellent work. Visit www.axiom-con.com to learn more.
About Ruekert & Mielke, Inc.
Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. is a 100% employee‐owned civil engineering firm with more than 75 years of experience that empowers clients and employee owners to thrive by solving infrastructure challenges. Their more than 100 engineers, environmental scientists, and technology experts work as an extension of our clients to provide unparalleled planning, design, and construction management services. Through blending experience, vision, and technology, R/M serves as your infrastructure ally to help “make community possible.” Visit www.ruekertmielke.com to learn more.
