We’re Hiring! Join Our Team!
We’re excited to announce that our small but dynamic structural engineering firm is looking for talented individuals who are passionate about learning and eager to make an impact in our field.
If you thrive in a collaborative environment and want to work on exciting projects that challenge your skills, we’d love to hear from you!
Open Positions:
Please email info@tobiaswest.com with questions and interest to any of our open roles.
Structural Engineer:
Summary of Role
This position is a full-time, structural engineering opportunity. Candidate must work both individually and with the guidance of the lead engineers / principals. Typical projects include the design, analysis and evaluation of both new and existing building structures and range from 1-3 story commercial to large, custom residential projects. Professional experience will be gained in a variety of structural engineering materials. Benefits include a competitive salary, paid holidays, PTO, health/dental insurance reimbursement, 401K program, and more.
Location
Charleston, SC or Columbia, SC
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and detail portions of projects
- Perform structural calculations for entire buildings and specific connections
- Review and interpret technical documents and designs
- Review and evaluate building codes and product specifications to inform designs and analyses
- Correspond directly with clients, design professionals and contractors
- Plan and coordinate work and schedules with clients and principals
- Perform local field visits to document and evaluate existing conditions and ongoing construction
- Develop technical reports and project correspondence
- Attend and participate in meetings with clients and other design professionals
Qualifications
- BSCE or MSCE with focus in structures. MSCE preferred.
- 3-5+ years of experience required
- Experience with AutoCAD and Revit
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Willing to adapt to different project types and tasks on a daily basis
- Able to perform physical field work, including climbing ladders, performing visual observations from afar/rooftops/scaffolding/confined spaces
Structural Drafting & BIM Technician:
Summary of Role
This position is a full-time drafting and structural BIM development opportunity. Candidate must work both individually and with the guidance of the lead engineers / principals. Typical projects include the design, analysis and evaluation of both new and existing building structures and range from 1-3 story commercial to large, custom residential projects. Benefits include a competitive salary, paid holidays, PTO, health/dental insurance reimbursement, 401K program, and more.
Location
Charleston, SC or Columbia, SC
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop foundation and framing plans for new buildings along with modifications/additions
- Develop wall sections and details defining each project construction conditions
- Accurately estimate time required for assigned tasks
- File management – electronic and paper
- Prepare complete and concise design and construction drawings to include coordination of details and dimensions
- Ongoing review and checking of the documents for accuracy and completeness
Qualifications
- Bachelor or Associate’s Degree preferred; Civil Engineering or Engineering Technology
- 5+ years of structural CAD drafting and detailing experience
- 1+ year Revit modeling
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency with CAD and Revit, with emphasis in Revit
Structural Constructive Administrative Assistant:
Summary of Role
This position is a full or part-time position. Candidate must be willing to travel to job sites to observe in-progress construction and document findings in reports for projects in and around the Charleston, SC area. Benefits include a competitive salary, paid holidays, PTO, health/dental insurance reimbursement, 401K program, and more.
Location
Charleston, SC
Duties and Responsibilities
- Site visits to observe existing construction
- Development of construction observation reports to be reviewed by engineer / pricinpal
- Identify issues or discrepancies between construction and design drawings
- File management, both electronic and paper
- Communication between engineer and contractor
Qualifications
- Bachelor or Associate’s Degree preferred; Civil Engineering or Engineering Technology or Construction Management
- 5+ years of construction management in commercial or high-end residential projects
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organizational and time management skills