Structural Engineer

We have an immediate opening for a Structural Engineer in our Buffalo office.  Watts works closely with architects and owners on a variety of challenging engineering projects with a focus on efficient designs meeting the needs of the project.  This mid-level position would perform a variety of structural engineering duties in the design.

Responsibilities:

• Work within a small internal team to support the structural design, from project onset through construction
• Aid the creation of contract documents for all aspects of structural design
• Perform structural engineering of various materials, including Concrete, Steel, Masonry, Wood, etc.
• Design slab and floor systems and columns
• Utilize structural analysis software, including STAAD Pro, RISA 3D, etc.
• Create and edit computer aided design drawings in BIM, Revit, AutoCAD, etc.
• Write Engineering Reports and studies, including technical specifications
• Review applicable building codes and design standards
• Coordinate work with other disciplines (architects, mechanical engineers etc.)
• Aid the senior engineers for construction oversight
• Perform site visits throughout New York State

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer in New York State, preferred
• Successful completion of NYS Fundamentals of Engineering testing, required
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited university, with a focus on Structural Engineering, preferred
• Technical proficiency in the use of AutoCAD, BIM, and Revit
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Ability to work within a larger internal/external project team
• Detail and task oriented, in order to meet deadlines set by others