STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Job Description

Who we are:

Our product is progress.

At JDS Consulting, progress is the way we do business. Progress represents the rapid and streamlined manner in which we move clients from initial requests to final delivery. Progress represents the infrastructure improvements we make by delivering innovative yet practical solutions for every step of the life cycle. We measure progress by the value we bring to your investments, the reputation we build for excellence, and the lives we improve by creating safe, sustainable, and fulfilling spaces where people live, work, travel, and play.

JDS Consulting is a Raleigh-based engineering firm that is seeking individuals to work in our Construction Field Inspection Department on local projects. Our preferred candidates will have field engineering experience or construction management experience. The job focus will be on structural inspections and reporting. In this exciting role, you will be meeting with Contractors on job sites each day and working closely with Professional Engineers to provide engineered solutions for the Contractors to keep their projects moving forward. This great entry-level engineering position allows young engineers to be involved in all aspects of construction, from foundation work to structural wood, steel, and concrete design, to forensic engineering on completed projects. The variety of projects and experience will provide a good foundation for you to become a licensed Professional Engineer. You will visit projects in the field and design solutions for those projects and present those solutions in an Engineering Report that is reviewed and sealed by a PE. The ideal candidate will have good communication skills both written and oral and a Project Manager mentality to take ownership of their projects and complete them promptly while providing excellent customer service. We offer a competitive salary with exceptional benefits including a company vehicle. If you want to work for a great company that will support your development as an engineer please contact us.

What we are looking for in 2024-2025:

Employee experience & quality of life

Risk management

Communication & customer service

Lastly Financial profitability

Requirements/Responsibilities:

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, solid math skills, and reliability.

Provide detailed daily reports of observations.

Observe work and verify compliance with plans and specifications.

Interact and communicate effectively with client representatives.

Must be authorized to work in the US.

Candidate(s) will be subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions and hazards at construction sites, including heights, heavy equipment, and possible highway traffic. Must be able to stand and walk on uneven surfaces. A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.

Benefits (After 60 Days of Employment):

Excellent benefits plan paid 100% by JDS after 60 days of employment

15 Paid days off per year, plus sick days

Full Medical & Dental Coverage for Employees

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Bonus Program

Retirement Plan

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

A high school diploma required

Engineering degree preferred

Required experience:

Field engineering experience or Construction management

Wood design experience is a plus but not required

Additional Compensation: Bonuses

Company phone, vehicle, and gas card will be provided

Pay Frequency: Semi-Monthly

Pay is commensurate with experience

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Day shift

Overtime

This Job Is:

A job for which military-experienced candidates are encouraged to apply

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

Raleigh, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Full-time