Big challenges need bold thinkers.
If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.
At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.
We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.
Job DescriptionRESPEC is seeking an experienced Project Engineer (Structural) to join our engineering team in either our Brookings, SD or Sioux Falls, SD office. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a range of projects from hospitals, schools, and high-profile commercial buildings across the nation. The structural engineers at RESPEC collaborate across multiple offices. Our highly talented team works on a wide range of projects for a variety of clients.
The Project Engineer will be a part of our growing Structural team. The engineer’s structural analysis and design experience will support new construction, structural investigations and rehabilitations/renovations in collaboration with architects and civil, mechanical, electrical, and 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 stakeholder expectations—are key aspects of this position. Our ideal candidate enjoys working with a team and diving into new challenges, and will have the following qualifications:
Qualifications- MS in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an accredited institution with a structural emphasis
- Professional Engineering registration
- Experience in steel, wood, concrete, and precast/prestressed concrete design
- Knowledge of construction practices and methods
- Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in structural engineering
- RISA, STAAD, SAP, or similar Structural Analysis Software experience.
- Experience with preparing plans, specifications, and design calculations.
- Self-motivated, energetic, and able to take on new tasks.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
- Detail oriented and well organized with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Desire to learn and advance in technical skills and understanding.
Additional Preferred Experience/Skills:
- Structural Engineering License (SE)
- Revit experience
- Experience with review of structural construction.
- Experience in community and /or volunteer organizations demonstrating a desired connection to the community
- Interest in continued professional development
Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100 percent employee-owned company, and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.
Featured benefits:
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
- Professional Development and Training
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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In a world where one superhero can handle almost any problem, our entire team of award-winning technology experts is on a mission to make your business better. With extra vision to see solutions that others can’t and vast knowledge to bridge the gaps that others don’t, we’re transformers with the know-how to solve the world’s hardest problems. At RESPEC, we thrive on technology and making our clients successful. This is why we do what we do. From the depths of a cavern to the heights of a volcano, from an antiquated computer system to a business in dire need of re-engineering, our technical and business experts find solutions for extreme situations... like the time we cleansed and migrated 100 million rows of legacy data or the time we protected Mt. Rushmore. Know-How is Everything. We use our resourcefulness and vast experience to solve problems. It’s called know-how. And when you have it, problems aren’t problems at all. Know-how defines the core of who we are. It is how our clients see us. Know-how speaks to ingenuity, aptitude, and skill—it is not merely knowledge; it is knowledge on how to get things done. Imagine having access to a think tank with hundreds of diversely talented engineers, scientists, programmers, and developers under one roof—that’s RESPEC. Each team member is highly trained and skilled in understanding and applying the laws of a specific universe to solve any kind of problem. That’s why we have to talk about our team in terms of superheroes.
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