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Dennis Group ยท 14 hours ago

Entry Level Structural Engineer (Start May 2026)

Dennis Group is a company that specializes in designing and building food and beverage process facilities. They are seeking an Entry Level Structural Engineer who will be responsible for ensuring the durability and safety of structures, performing calculations, and coordinating structural work with other disciplines.

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Responsibilities

Apply extensive and diverse knowledge of principles and practices for a wide range of materials and construction techniques
Perform hand calculations and create computer analysis models for structural design tasks
Determine the correct building code
Locate any local or site-specific amendments to the building code
Document gravity design loads, wind design loads, and seismic design loads
Work with and design common structural framing systems (steel, composite steel, joists)
Work with and design common foundations systems (Spread footings, drilled piers)
Estimate foundation types & sizes and preliminary steel sizes
Coordinate structural work with other disciplines
Review geotechnical reports
Design mat slabs for process tanks, vessels, and silos
Design pipe bridges
Perform take offs from structural plans
Contact potential bidders for preliminary budget estimates
Review submittals
Field measure existing structures to gather necessary information
Draft sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD
Review project documentation for conformity and quality assurance
Review shop drawings, submittals, and calculations
Estimate construction costs with quantity take offs and historic costs
Conduct field inspections & condition assessments and prepare reports
Research structural engineering materials and best practices
Support talent growth within our organization

Qualification

Structural EngineeringAutoCADRevitRAM Structural SystemEIT / FE CertificationStructural Analysis SoftwareDetailed PlanningOrganization Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
0-3 years of relevant structural experience or schooling in industrial and commercial building structure
0-3 years of experience or schooling performing calculations, creating analysis models for structural designs
0-3 years of experience or schooling in structural and concrete drafting sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD and Revit
Detailed planning and organization skills
Experience with structural analysis software
Ability to travel to project sites as needed (15 days a year)
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times

Preferred

RAM Structural system and RAM Elements knowledge or experience is a plus
EIT / FE desirable

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Paid time off including an open vacation policy
Bonus
Profit-sharing
Retirement plans

Company

Dennis Group

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We are the #1 food and beverage design-build firm in the United States.

H1B Sponsorship

Dennis Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (4)
2022 (2)
2021 (6)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jeffrey R. Lewandoski, P.E.
Senior Partner
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Mary Frances Stotler
Senior Partner
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