Careers

We are always on the lookout for talented and enthusiastic engineers to join our growing company.  At SSE we strive to provide superb service to our clients and expect our team to be professional and demonstrate excellent communication skills.  The ability of our team members to collaborate with others in a fast paced environment is a necessity.

SSE utilizes state of the art structural engineering programs including finite element analysis as well as custom developed in-house calculations to provide efficient and well designed solutions on our projects.  In addition to utilizing the latest software available we invest heavily in professional development for our team.

We strongly believe in continuous improvement not only for our company but also for our team by placing an emphasis on professional development.  We offer in-house training, webinars/seminars, lunch and learns and company trips to the NASCC (AISC Steel Conference) and SEASC conference each year.

We also provide extensive support to our staff for the PE/SE exams, including covering the costs of reference materials, exam registration, review courses, paid days off for the exam (day before and day of exam), and a bonus upon successfully passing the exam.

Our culture is built around teamwork, technical excellence and continuous improvement.

• Salaried positions with a competitive compensation package based on skill and experience

• Quarterly Bonus program available for all employees based on company and individual performance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan (5% match and no vesting period)

• Professional development and continuing education (including NASCC and PE/SE Prep Courses)

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (100% paid for employees)

• Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability Insurance (100% paid for employees)

• Family Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Plans Available

• Two Weeks of Vacation & Unlimited Sick Leave (additional vacation time after 2+ years with SSE)

• (10) Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• Tuition Assistance for Graduate Studies

• Casual, team oriented work environment

• Flexible schedules and opportunity for limited remote working

Application Instructions: Submit resume via e-mail to info@southernsteelengineers.com

Assessment:  We utilize an assessment to aid in the evaluation of candidates.  The assessment measures a variety of personality and cognitive traits and will be sent to candidates after resumes are reviewed.

Role & Responsibilities

• Entry-level to Mid-level structural engineering position with the ability to grow within the company
• Primary responsibilities will include structural analysis, drafting and project management for steel connection design projects
• Additional Responsibilities include calculation development, steel shop drawing reviews, submittal preparation, RFI development and new calculation development to enhance efficiencies
• Potential responsibilities could include working on miscellaneous steel design, steel structure design and erection engineering projects, based on the candidate’s level of experience in these areas+
• Use of analysis programs such as MathCAD, Excel, Idea Statica and Ram Elements
• Review of 3-D BIM models with Trimble Connect to aid in connection design and shop drawing reviews
• Project management responsibilities will be determined by candidate’s experience level

Requirements & Skills

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Candidate should have either passed the FE exam or the PE exam
• Experience with steel connection design is preferred, experience with steel design or erection engineering are a plus
• Excellent communication skills are required, both verbally and written
• Enthusiasm and desire to succeed and develop technical skills
• Attention to detail, logical problem-solving skills, and strong organizational skills
• Software skills with any of the following are a plus: Revit, MathCAD, Excel, Ram Elements, Idea Statica, BlueBeam or Trimble Connect
• Passion for steel design and growing professional knowledge and skills around steel design and steel fabrication

Role & Responsibilities

• Primary responsibilities will include structural analysis, drafting and project management
• Additional responsibilities will include engineering submittal preparation, shop drawing reviews and new calculation development
• Projects will consist primarily of steel connection design and steel stair design
• Use of analysis programs such as MathCAD, Excel, Enercalc, RAM Elements & Idea Statica
• Review of 3-D BIM models within Trimble Connect to aid in shop drawing reviews

Requirements & Skills

• Entry-level position with the ability to grow within the company (no experience required)
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Candidate should have either passed the FE exam or the PE exam
• Enthusiasm and desire to succeed and develop technical skills
• Attention to detail, logical problem-solving skills, and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work well with a team and work well alone, depending on the task
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
• Software skills with Revit, MathCAD, Excel and RAM Elements are a plus
• Ability to read construction drawings is a plus
• Strong interest in steel design