Graduate Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Atlanta, GA

Salary: $70,000-82,000 annually (based on experience)

EQUILIBRIUM is looking for a Graduate Engineer to join our team in Atlanta.

EQUILIBRIUM is an award-winning mid-sized consulting Structural Engineering firm working on a diverse range of ambitious projects both locally and internationally. EQUILIBRIUM was founded in Vancouver in 1998 with a focus on progressive and innovative building projects, sustainability-oriented construction, and particularly projects utilizing timber construction.

While still based in Vancouver, BC, we are growing our presence in the US and France with our offices in Atlanta, GA and Paris respectively.

We have many exciting projects on the go in the US including multiple early-stage designs for mass timber residential towers, two residence hall projects at Georgia Tech, a mass timber office building in Atlanta, a large corporate headquarters in California, and more.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a talented and ambitious structural engineer with 0-2 years of experience to join our growing team.

WHAT YOU'LL GET UP TO

• Get to be a part of innovative, architecturally led and award-winning projects across North America and Internationally.
• Develop structural solutions that do more than just meet code… you will design structures that are strong, resilient, sustainable, and directly contribute to the architecture of the building.
• Perform structural analysis and develop designs from concept through construction with the support of the EQUILIBRIUM team.
• Communicate your designs to our drafting team and coordinate the development of structural BIM models and drawings.
• Have the opportunity to participate in internal committees (sustainability, technical standards, social, etc.) that help to foster your growth and keep EQUILIBRIUM on the leading edge.
• Exact responsibilities will be dependent on experience level.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a Civil/Structural Engineering program required. Master’s degree strongly preferred.

Requirements:

• Located in Atlanta or willing to relocate.
• Valid work status in the US.
• Interest in mass timber. Mass timber experience is a bonus.
• Interest in embodied carbon and minimizing the climate impact of structural design.
• Seismic analysis and design experience an asset.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, Revit, and AutoCAD.
• Experience with structural analysis software such as RFEM, ETABS, SAFE, GSA, etc.

Skills:

• Strong communication skills a must. Must thrive while working in a collaborative environment.
• Enthusiasm and love for learning.
• Disciplined work ethic with great attitude and energy.
• Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects and teams concurrently.
• Organized, self-motivated, pro-active, detail-oriented, and willing to take on new challenges.
• Problem-solver and critical thinker.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT EQUILIBRIUM

EQUILIBRIUM is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and ability including:

• A truly great culture that recognizes our employees as our greatest asset.
• Opportunities for career progression in a growing company.
• Performance bonuses.
• Retirement fund matching.
• Competitive health benefits.
• Three weeks minimum PTO for all employees.
• Annual adventure bonus (please ask about this!).
• Annual race/fitness event bonus.
• Continuing education allowance.
• Great work environment in a transit-adjacent Class A office building, plus a semi-flexible work schedule.

If you’re ready to level up your career, submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please specify the job title in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.