Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S) is an award-winning, specialized civil/environmental consulting engineering firm that provides professional services and a unique brand of extreme client service.  Our work environment is consistently recognized both locally and nationally for our great culture and values, proven recognition programs, and social atmosphere. 

• Significant Opportunities to Grow and Advance
• Great Culture and Spirit where Creativity is Fostered
• Core Values which Speak to the Heart of AE2S and its Employees
• Large, Diverse, and Challenging Projects with the Latest Technology
• Family-Friendly with Flexibility and Work-Life Balance

AE2S offers more than just competitive compensation and a best-in-class insurance package to our employees and families; our benefit plan is one of the richest plans currently in the marketplace today!

• 100-percent paid Family Health Insurance 
• 100-percent paid Employee Dental, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and Vision Insurance
• Discretionary Bonus Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Matching 401(k) Contributions 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program

Structural Designer - Fargo, Grand Forks, or Bismarck, ND

Our growth has created an exciting opportunity for individuals wanting to go beyond an ordinary career.  We are an award-winning civil engineering consulting firm recognized locally and nationally for our culture and values. If you are seeking a forward-thinking culture, meaningful work with great clients, an opportunity for advancement, and the benefits of ownership without a personal financial investment, join our growing firm now!  The Structural Designer is recognized as a technical specialist using initiative and resourcefulness in deviating from traditional methods or research trends to develop client solutions. Work closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other project team members to design a variety of structural engineering projects. Project types include but are not limited to water/wastewater treatment facilities, industrial structures, and commercial buildings. 

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates complex project planning, setup, and execution through final project completion.
• Use established CAD standards by applying engineering design knowledge to prepare electronic drawings with minimal Engineer input or direction.
• Design structures and related components while providing conceptual input to team members during the planning stages of projects. on occasion and complete drawing reviews as needed. 
• Draft, update, and plot plans and details.
• Coordinate with engineers and other design team members to organize and plan work to accomplish goals on projects within established budgets and timelines.
• Organize and maintain project files and standard databases.
• Apply understanding of construction sequencing and composition to complex building structures.

Basic Requirements

• Associates degree in Computer Aided Design and Drafting or related field. 5+ years of experience in structural engineering or architectural profession.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and technical understanding to independently perform structural plan and detail layouts with extreme attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook) and computer-aided design software (Revit).
• Outstanding listener that delivers well-organized written and verbal communication.
• Ability to apply knowledge to provide team direction for solving problems. 
• Moderate to complex functional knowledge of wood, cold formed steel, structural steel, cast in place concrete, precast concrete, and masonry construction practices. 
• Lives our values to create a positive environment by maintaining a stellar reputation for integrity, fairness, reliability, good judgement and aptitude among peers, management, and clients.  
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records research, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Ability to adjust to new conditions or procedures to function under pressure and exude high mental energy to work overtime on occasion and effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated advanced technical knowledge and experience to anticipate potential problems to avoid and mitigate through team collaboration.
• Proven ability to take initiative to define and implement tasks, lead by example, and train others on more complex work.
• Ability to establish and monitor scope, schedule, and budget on small to medium projects or elements of work.
• Ability to multi-task and effectively manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. 

Physical Qualifications 

• Primary functions require physical ability and sufficient mobility to work in an office setting.
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight.
• Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement.
• Fine coordination including the use of a computer keyboard.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds. 
• May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload. 
• May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town. 
   

AE2S is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer