Structural Engineer

RESPEC is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join our engineering team in Alaska! This position will help support the growing Infrastructure business unit on the RESPEC Alaska Team. The structural engineers at RESPEC collaborate across multiple offices. We design a wide range of innovative projects utilizing state-of-the-art technologies. Projects include recreational, commercial, military, educational, and industrial buildings, investigations of distressed structures, systems supports, drainage and recreational structures, storage tanks, water and wastewater supply and treatment facilities.  The Structural Engineer will be a part of our growing Alaska team. The engineer’s structural analysis and design experience will support new construction and rehabilitations/renovations in collaboration with architects and civil, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection engineers. Interpreting building codes and standards, preparing structural plans and details, and conducting related construction observations for RESPEC’s structural projects—while applying technical knowledge to meet all stakeholder expectations—are key aspects of this position. The Structural Engineer will work with fellow employee-owners in Alaska in expanding our practice in the contiguous United States.Lead structural projects as a Structural Project Engineer.Observe structural construction on site.Interpret drawings from architects or other engineering disciplines.Participate in design progress meetings.Analyze structures using computer analysis programs.Prepare structural design calculations and related project documentation.Perform structural detailing and editing for the preparation of construction drawings.Perform quality control reviews of designs and project structural drawings.Prepare project communications.Assist with preparation of structural project proposals.Prepare structural technical sections of specifications.Review structural shop drawings and other structural submittals.