Entry-level Structural Engineer (Forensics)
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Entry-level Structural Engineer (Forensics)
Location
Buford, GA, 30518 • GA - Buford
Experience
Entry
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Apply by
August 9, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
NOVA Engineering is seeking an Entry-level Structural Staff Engineer to join our Forensics Engineering group in Buford, GA. The primary work mix for this Structural Engineer position includes the following: evaluating distressed structures, building envelope evaluation, performing materials sampling and nondestructive testing, structural analysis, modeling, designing repairs, report preparation and project management. Projects typically range in size from $10,000 to 2 million in construction costs.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Field investigations and structural assessments of existing buildings and structures
- Perform and prepare structural calculations
- Analysis, Design and Documentation of building structures
- Prepare complete construction drawings with plans, sections and details
- Performing construction administration services (Shop Drawings, RFIs, and field visits)
- Management of projects from start to finish
- Prepare engineering reports
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, or an equivalent
- EIT Certification or ability to pass Fundamental of Engineering (FE) exam within 3 months of start date
- Strong Proficiency in AutoCAD is required; proficiency in Revit is a plus
- Strong working knowledge of building codes: IBC & IRC
Preferred:
- Master's degree in Structural or Materials Engineering is preferred (not required)
Perks & Benefits:
- Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
- Certification reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Company–observed paid holidays
- Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
- Company paid short term disability coverage
- Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
- 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
- Wellness program with incentives
- Employee Assistance Program
- Use of take-home Company Vehicle for daily travel to work sites
NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct field investigations and structural assessments of existing buildings
- Perform and prepare structural calculations
- Analyze, design, and document building structures
- Prepare complete construction drawings including plans, sections, and details
- Perform construction administration services such as shop drawings and RFIs
- Manage projects from start to finish
- Prepare engineering reports
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
Skills Required
AutoCADStructural analysisBuilding codes (IBC & IRC)Structural calculationsConstruction administrationProject managementReport preparationRevit
Benefits
- Comprehensive group medical insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Professional growth and advancement
- Certification reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Company-observed paid holidays
- Company paid life insurance
- Company paid short term disability coverage
- Long-term disability
- Critical illness insurance
- Accident insurance
- Identity theft protection
- 401K retirement with company matching
- Wellness program with incentives
- Employee Assistance Program
- Use of take-home Company Vehicle
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