Structural Engineer – New Grad & Early Professional (Brunswick, Maine)

Structural Engineer – New Grad & Early Professional (Brunswick, Maine)

Structural Engineer – New Grad & Early Professional (Brunswick, Maine)

Sebago Technics Inc

4 hours ago

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About

  • Description
  • You’re a recent graduate or early-career engineer, preferably holding an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, eager to apply your skills to real-world structural projects. You’re passionate about learning, collaborative problem-solving, and designing structures that are safe, efficient, and reliable. At Sebago Technics — a 100% employee-owned, innovative firm — collaboration, technical excellence, and community impact are at the heart of everything we do. Here, your work matters, your ideas are valued, and your professional growth is supported. We’re looking for a Structural Engineer at the start of their career who wants more than just a job—they want to learn from experienced mentors, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow toward PE licensure. If you’re ready to build your career while being part of a culture that values curiosity, ownership, and collaboration — including our expanding mid-coast presence in Brunswick, Maine — this is the place for you.
  • RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Prepare structural design documents, drawings, calculations, and specifications under the direction of senior staff.
  • Assist in the design of structural systems, including steel, concrete, timber, and masonry.
  • Perform structural analysis using engineering software and manual calculations.
  • Support construction administration tasks, including shop drawing review, site visits, and field observations.
  • Coordinate design efforts with architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Contribute to quality assurance by reviewing work for accuracy and constructability.
  • Participate in developing project scopes, budgets, and schedules as part of the project team.
  • Assist senior engineers and project managers in client communications, proposals, and presentations.
  • Mentor junior staff and interns by sharing knowledge and reviewing work when appropriate.
  • KNOWLEDGE OF PROJECT OBJECTIVES
  • Understand project schedules and budgets and complete assigned tasks in alignment with project goals.
  • Communicate regularly with project managers and team members about design progress.
  • Recognize project-specific requirements, such as permitting, accelerated schedules, or unique structural challenges.
  • Ensure assigned designs meet performance, safety, and sustainability objectives.
  • CLIENT CONTACT
  • Support senior engineers and project managers in client interactions.
  • Represent Sebago Technics professionally when attending project meetings or site visits.
  • Contribute to technical presentations for clients, contractors, or review authorities.
  • TRAINING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
  • Stay current with building codes, design practices, and engineering software.
  • Participate in continuing education, training, and professional associations.
  • Advance skills in structural analysis, BIM tools, and sustainability-focused design.
  • Develop communication and project coordination skills through mentorship and training opportunities.
  • RECORD KEEPING
  • Accurately track time, tasks, and expenses on project assignments.
  • Document and store design computations, reports, and project correspondence.
  • Support electronic and hard-copy record-keeping systems for quality assurance.
  • PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIABILITIES
  • Maintain knowledge of structural engineering practices, codes, and standards.
  • Complete work in accordance with company policies and quality standards.
  • Contribute to minimizing company liability by producing accurate, code-compliant designs.
  • Represent Sebago Technics with professionalism and integrity.
  • Complete work in accordance with company policies, quality standards, and project requirements.
  • Represent Sebago Technics with professionalism and integrity.
  • Embraces additional responsibilities as needed and may be asked to take on tasks beyond core duties, approaching all work with flexibility, professionalism, and a solutions-focused mindset.
  • Requirements
  • EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience with structural systems including steel, concrete, timber, and masonry.
  • Proficiency in structural analysis/design software and BIM platforms (e.g., Revit, RAM, ETABS, RISA).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical report writing.
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Ability to perform occasional fieldwork, including site visits and construction inspections.
  • Occasional lifting and carrying of field equipment or documents.
  • Frequent use of computers for design, documentation, and reporting.
  • Occasional day or overnight travel to project sites or client locations.