Structural Engineer | Entertainment Project Manager

Description

This position may be work from home within the US or work from one of our Schaefer offices.

At Schaefer, we’re collaborative, hard-working, innovative and passionate in the office and in our communities. We're looking for a creative individual to join our fast-paced entertainment team to work on national projects.

This team designs a variety of structures that are temporary (concert stage roofs, mobile roofs, scaffold structures, outdoor event structures, aluminum truss structures) and permanent (theater rigging design, theme park structures, venue certification, bleacher design inspection, entertainment venues)

Our engineers crave knowledge and cultivate new skills designing diverse structures. We hire individuals that bring their best every day.

Scope of Work

• Design and detail efficient structures that are code compliant, accurate and of high quality
• Act as the Project Manager or Project Engineer on multiple projects that vary in size and complexity, with a focus on live events, theming, and other entertainment projects
• Develop strong client relationships and engage in business development practices to leverage those partnerships for ongoing project work
• Manage project cost through effective planning and prioritization
  
  

Qualifications

• 6 years of structural engineering experience, demonstrating growth in project management experience; theme park and live event project experience is preferred
• BS in engineering, MS preferred
• BIM (Revit) experience a plus
• Proven ability to manage successful project teams
• Strong client relationship experience and the ability to manage complex projects
• PE or SE license
• Ability to travel for site visits
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Bonus eligibility
• Stock ownership
• Training development budget
• Educational and licensure financial assistance
• Flexible work hours hybrid or remote work
• Project and management responsibilities at all experience levels
• New employee mentoring
• Design with the latest software and workstation
• Regular office social events
  
  

Working conditions and physical requirements

This work is typically done within an office environment [or home office] with occasional field work at project construction sites. When field assignments are required, the working conditions physical requirements for field staff apply.

• Normal core working hours will be 9 am – 4 pm but may vary depending on project demands
• Overtime work may be required based on work deadlines
• Ability to access navigate construction sites; may require ability to climb descend ladders or crawl through openings
• Some travel may be required for this position: conducting site visits, working out of area, out of state or across the state as driven by project need
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
  
  

Schaefer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected status.