Structural Engineer jobs in Fort Wayne, IN

Who We Are 

Shambaugh & Son L.P., a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc., is a customer-driven, single-source, self-performing construction/engineering firm.  We specialize in the Design-Build method of construction resulting in fast-track delivery of the project improvements to our customers. We are one of the largest specialty contractors in the U.S. and the only one with all eight M.E.P (Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Automation, Refrigeration, HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection) design and installation capabilities in-house.  We perform more than $1 billion of construction projects per year with over 3,000 employees throughout 50 states from our home office in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Our success has been driven by our ability to attract and retain dedicated, knowledgeable and seasoned professionals to become part of the Shambaugh team, as we continue to build on our 90 year Shambaugh success story. 

At Shambaugh, we recognize people as our most important resource and it is our mission to produce the industry’s highest level of quality services and productivity on every project in order to develop repeat customers, maximize return on investment, and provide professional growth opportunities for people in the organization. 

Job Summary 

Shambaugh & Son, L.P. is seeking a Structural Engineer in our Fort Wayne, IN office.  In this position, you will be responsible for working with our National Design Build Team assisting the assembly of designs for entire food manufacturing facilities to be constructed across the United States or simple equipment platforms to be installed locally.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Working closely on construction plans with clients, architects, and other professionals
• Developing structural design ideas for foundations, slabs, structures and miscellaneous deferred design elements including large platforms, stairs, joists, deck and miscellaneous metal fabrications
• Working out the loads and stresses on different parts of a structure
• Using computer simulations to predict how structures will react under different conditions
• Making calculations about loads and stresses
• Selecting appropriate construction materials
• Providing technical advice to other members on the team
• Obtaining planning and/or building regulations approval
• Monitoring and inspecting work undertaken by subcontractors and/or our own trades
• Managing aspects of projects
• Participating in preconstruction estimating efforts
• Inspecting properties to check conditions/foundations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications 

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (essential)
• 5 years of work experience as a Structural Engineer (preferred)
• Professional Engineer’s license in Indiana
• Advanced knowledge of construction methods, materials and legal regulations
• Ability to assemble fabrication and/or bid set drawing packages
• Ability to liaise with professionals from other disciplines
• Experience with subcontractor management
• Experience in project management
• Good communications skills to communicate with customers on site
• Three-dimensional conceptual skills
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Meticulous attention to detail with the superb organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• Physically able to perform work, including perform construction job site visits
• Ability to multi-task
• Flexibility with schedule

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Shambaugh is deeply committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all its job applicants and employees.  We seek to employ qualified persons in all job classifications and to administer all personnel actions affecting our employees without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, ancestry, or genetic information.  Individuals with a disability, disabled and other protected veterans and any other characteristic protected by applicable law will be given the fullest consideration for employment in positions for which they are qualified.  We also are committed to making reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability as well as abiding by any and all state and local laws, which in addition to the above prohibit discrimination in any form.

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