At Structural Design Group we dare to be a little different and are continuously thinking of ways to improve how we work, how we serve our clients, and definitely in how we treat our employees. We offer a benefit and compensation package that provides the flexibility and balance that our employees deserve while keeping the financial goals of the firm in mind.
Is there room for improvement—always! Each year our benefit package is reviewed and improved upon with input from our staff.
Careers with Structure Design Group
Structural Design Group is looking to upgrade our team with conscientious, detail-oriented, and entrepreneurial-spirited individuals.
If you think you would be a good fit and are interested in a career with Structural Design Group please apply now by completing this form. We will review your information and contact you should your qualifications meet our current or future staffing needs.
Structural Design Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits and Rewards
The following insurance coverage’s are provided for full-time employees at no cost
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Long-Term Disability
- Short-Term Disability
- Basic Life | Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Additional benefits include the following
- Competitive Base salary
- Bi-annual Company and Individual Bonuses
- Flexible working hours, choose either 40 or 32 hour workweek
- Optional Monday Workdays
- Nine paid holidays per year
- Personal time off (PTO)
- Incentive PTO hours awarded for additional hours worked above 40 per week
- Retirement plan with employer matching funds
- Choice of three medical insurance coverage plans
- The option to decline medical coverage (if other coverage is available) and receive a monthly stipend
- Company contribution to the employee’s Health Savings Account (HSA), if a qualifying medical coverage plan is selected
- Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage available for an employee’s immediate family
- Paid time off and annual expense allowance for Continuing Education and/or Training
- Paid time off and annual expense allowance for Community Service activities and/or individual Wellness Programs
- Financial assistance for professional license preparation
- Professional license fees paid by the firm
- Individual association membership(s) allowance
- Monthly allowance for mobile phone use as required by position
- Monthly Office Lunches
- Off-street parking
You cannot discover new oceans unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” —Andre Gide
Current Job Openings
Project Structural Engineer
GET TO KNOW Structural Design Group …
Because of our continued success and additional opportunities with our client base, we are seeking an experienced structural engineer with 4 to 6+ years of experience to join our firm. This is a strategic hire as we are looking for the right individual with experience supervising projects and staff. Individuals with an interest in specific types of projects, client types, and/or materials are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time position located in our Cedar Rapids office.
This position will act as the lead structural engineer on projects utilizing structural steel, concrete, masonry, and/or wood materials.
WHAT your job will be…
- Direct project assignments to firm’s Staff Engineers, Designers and Technicians.
- Coordination of structural design work within multi-discipline project teams.
- Meet and interact with clients, other design team members and
- Determine appropriate structural systems for specific project conditions and parameters.
- Coordination and collaboration of structural details with our engineers as well as architects and other disciplines involved in the projects.
- Perform quality control/assurance review and prepare final contract drawings and specifications.
- Project design assignments using structural analysis and design software.
- Investigative field work and site observation visits as individual projects require.
- Construction administration services including attendance at contractor/owner meetings, submittal review, and site observation visits.
- Continued development of software and design standards.
WHAT knowledge and experience you will need…
- Bachelor’s degree in civil / structural engineering required, master’s degree a plus.
- Professional Engineers (PE) exam (SE preferred), or the ability to obtain licensure in Iowa within six months of employment.
- Structural design experience using steel, concrete, masonry, and/or wood with a strong project portfolio.
- Knowledge of current building codes, (IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, AITC, NDS).
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer software including Revit, RISA suite of products, EnerCalc, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, PTC Mathcad, Lpile, Forte, and others.
- Ability to communicate project design options to clients, other team members, and contractors to manage project tasks effectively in a professional and friendly manner.
- Motivated self-starter with excellent organizational skills and attention to details.
- Desire to learn and take on additional tasks and duties.
- Ability to adjust normal working conditions as required to satisfy the schedule and demands of the client and their projects.
We continually strive to make our clients’ lives easier, our end product better and our employees’ lives more enjoyable.
We offer an excellent benefits package with competitive salaries and bonus compensation potential, company paid medical, dental, vision coverage for the employee, along with many other benefits that will help make your life more enjoyable. The potential exists for future ownership in the firm for the right individual. We would like the opportunity to help you succeed in your future career at Structural Design Group.
Staff Structural Engineer
GET TO KNOW Structural Design Group…
Because of our continued success and additional opportunities with our client base, we are seeking entry-level structural engineers to join our firm. Full-time positions are available in our Cedar Rapids office.
Staff engineers will be given the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and project types utilizing steel, concrete, masonry, and wood materials. They will work under the direction of a professionally licensed engineer and as a team member on our projects during both the design and construction phases. Our firm’s project experience includes mixed-use, corporate, office, commercial, civic, public safety, educational, medical, performance/theatre, recreational, religious, multi-family, residential and industrial buildings. Past design work has also included elevated pedestrian walkways, retaining walls, tornado shelters, tunnels and underground structures, bank vaults, tanks, material handling structures and machine foundations.
WHAT your job will be…
- Observe and learn from team members while working on our projects in the design and construction phases.
- Project design assignments using structural analysis and design software.
- Revit 3D modeling, drafting, and preparation of construction drawings and specifications.
- Coordination and collaboration of structural details with our engineers as well as architects and other disciplines involved in the projects.
- Direct project assignments to firm’s Designers and Technicians.
- Investigative field work and site observation visits as individual projects require.
- Construction administration services including submittal review, site observation visits, and attendance at contractor meetings.
- Continued development of software and design standards.
WHAT knowledge and experience you will need…
- Bachelor’s degree in civil / structural engineering required, master’s degree a plus.
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, or the ability to pass within two years.
- Completed coursework in structural materials and steel, concrete, masonry, and/or wood design.
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer software including Revit, RISA suite of products, EnerCalc, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, PTC Mathcad, Lpile, Forte, and others.
- Basic understanding of current building codes, (IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, AITC, NDS).
- Ability to communicate well with other team members to manage project tasks effectively in a professional and friendly manner.
- Motivated self-starter with excellent organization skills and attention to details.
- Desire to learn and take on additional tasks and duties.
- Ability to adjust normal working conditions as required to satisfy the schedule and demands of the client and their projects.
We continually strive to make our clients’ lives easier, our end product better and our employees’ lives more enjoyable.
We offer an excellent benefits package with competitive salaries and bonus compensation potential, company paid medical, dental, vision coverage for the employee, along with many other benefits that will help make your life more enjoyable.
Intern Structural Engineer
GET TO KNOW Structural Design Group…
Because of our continued success and additional opportunities with our client base, we are seeking structural engineering interns to join our firm. Our paid interns typically work during the summer months and/or on a part-time basis during the school year as their class schedule allows.
Intern engineers will be given the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and project types utilizing steel, concrete, masonry, and wood materials. Design and field assignments will be determined based on the applicant’s experience and design courses completed. Employment as an intern could lead to a full-time position once the individual graduates with a degree in civil / structural engineering.
Intern Structural Engineers starting in the summer of 2024 will work in our Cedar Rapids office.
WHAT your job will be…
- Observe and learn from team members while working on our projects in the design and construction phases.
- Project design assignments commensurate with your experience and completed coursework.
- Revit 3D modeling, drafting, and preparation of construction drawings.
- Investigative field work and site observation visits as individual projects require.
- Construction administration services including submittal review and attendance at contractor meetings.
- Continued development of software and design standards.
WHAT knowledge and experience you will need…
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil / structural engineering.
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer software including Revit, RISA suite of products, EnerCalc, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, PTC Mathcad, Lpile, Forte, and others.
- Completed coursework in structural materials and steel, concrete, masonry, and/or wood design.
- Basic understanding of current building codes, (IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, AITC, NDS).
- Ability to communicate well with other team members to manage project tasks effectively in a professional and friendly manner.
- Motivated self-starter with excellent organization skills and attention to details.
- Ability to adjust normal working conditions as required to satisfy the schedule and demands of the client and their projects.
We continually strive to make our clients’ lives easier, our end product better and our employees’ lives more enjoyable.
We offer an excellent benefits package with competitive salaries and bonus compensation potential, company paid medical, dental, vision coverage for the employee, along with many other benefits that will help make your life more enjoyable.
Apply Now
Structural Design Group LLC
350 Third Avenue SW, Suite 101
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, Closed on Monday
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, Closed on Monday
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