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Engineer I - Structural - SBST

At Sabre Industries, we engineer structures America can count on. We reliably build a better world together; one customer, one team, and one community at a time.

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With consistent hiring opportunities nationwide and countless career levels, chances are the next big step on your career path starts here. We work with our employees to create customized career paths and development in all facets of the organization. People will always be our greatest asset and we place emphasis on enhancing the lives of our employees.

Scope of Responsibility:

We are seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer I to join a multi-disciplined engineering team—including civil, electrical, and mechanical disciplines—supporting the design, development, and implementation of modular infrastructure used in the Data Center, Utility, Fiber, and Telecommunications industries. This entry-level role supports the design of foundations, structural framing, concrete enclosures, equipment mounting, lifting/rigging points, site considerations, and environmental load evaluations. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the desire to grow technical capability within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties:

Technical Competencies

Structural Analysis Fundamentals
- Basic understanding of structural analysis, load paths, and material behavior.
- Exposure to analysis of steel frames, platforms, equipment supports, and modular assemblies.
Design for Modular Structures
- Assists with design of skid frames, structural enclosures, lifting points, and mounting systems.
- Learns design considerations for shipping, handling, seismic, wind, and environmental loads.
Foundations & Site Considerations
- Exposure to concrete pad design, anchorage, embedment, and basic geotechnical concepts.
- Familiarity with site layout constraints for modular installations (access, clearances, utilities).
Drafting & Documentation
- Ability to interpret and assist in developing 2D/3D structural drawings, details, and BOMs.
- Supports creation of structural details, welding symbols, and dimensioning.
Material Selection
- Basic knowledge of steel shapes, sheet metal, concrete, and coatings associated with outdoor or industrial environments.
Codes & Standards Awareness
- Foundational knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, and applicable state/local requirements.
- Awareness of design considerations for data centers, telecom shelters, and utility equipment.
Manufacturing & Fabrication Understanding
- Familiarity with welding, cutting, drilling, tolerances, and fit-up considerations.
- Supports manufacturability reviews and communicates with shop teams.

Professional Competencies

Analytical Problem-Solving: Applies engineering principles to solve design challenges with supervision.
Collaboration: Works effectively with engineers across mechanical, electrical, and civil/structural disciplines.
Communication: Provides clear drawing markups, design notes, and documentation.
Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in calculations, data, and design documentation.

Learning Mindset: Shows initiative in developing technical and industry knowledge.

Design & Analysis

Assist in designing structural framing, lifting points, mounting supports, platforms, and skids used in modular infrastructure.
Perform basic calculations such as member sizing, connection loads, wind/seismic checks, and equipment mounting loads.
Support site-related design needs including foundation layout, anchor bolt patterns, and installation considerations.

Documentation & Drafting Collaboration

Work with drafters to develop structural drawings, assembly details, fabrication drawings, and BOMs.
Produce redlines, markups, and revisions for structural design packages.
Maintain drawing accuracy and ensure designs conform to internal standards.

Project Support & Cross-Functional Coordination

Participate in design reviews with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to ensure coordinated and manufacturable designs.
Support engineering change processes including redlines, ECOs, and as-built documentation.
Coordinate with vendors on component data, installation requirements, and structural interfaces.

Manufacturing, Testing & Field Support

Support shop fabrication by answering structural design questions and resolving issues.
Assist with structural inspections, lifting/rigging observations, and assembly checks as needed.
Provide engineering support during installation or commissioning activities under senior engineer direction.

Compliance, Safety & Quality

Apply relevant building codes and structural standards to design work with guidance.
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and quality in all engineering deliverables.
Support continuous improvement efforts such as expanding design libraries, templates, and checklists.

Position Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related discipline required.

Experience: 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships, co-ops, or project-based experience encouraged).

Exposure to steel structures, concrete design, structural analysis software, or industrial environments is a plus.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings and construction/fabrication details is beneficial.

Skills & Abilities:

Familiarity with structural analysis tools (e.g., STAAD, RISA, SAP2000, or similar).
Proficient with MS Excel and ability to use for performing structural analysis.
Knowledge of welding practices, bolted connections, and fabrication processes.
Basic understanding of environmental loads (wind, seismic) and equipment anchorage.
Experience with CAD tools (AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, or similar)

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform work in any environment and various weather conditions such as rain, sleet, snow and extreme cold and heat.
Must be able to regularly use hands to grasp, pinch or pull materials.
Must be able to feel and reach with hands and arms.
Must frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch.
Must be able to climb in and out of equipment.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to pass the commercial driver’s vision test requirements.

At Sabre Industries, we invest in your future with a competitive benefits program. As a full-time employee, you are eligible for: