SF - Structural Engineer III

Company: Heyer Engineering
Location: Brookings
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Full-Time position in our Sioux Falls office. Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program Experience: Four plus years Licensure/Certification: • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in South Dakota • Valid State Driver’s License Direction Received: • Instruction on specific objectives • Direction on unconventional and/or complex problems, and possible solutions • A thorough review of completed work for application of sound professional judgment Managerial Responsibilities: • Assigns tasks to and coordinates work with entry-level engineers and technicians • Assists in determining schedule and producing project proposals as required • Mentor Engineer Levels I and II as appropriate Essential Responsibilities: In accordance with established criteria and with Heyer Engineering best practices • Completes moderate design tasks • Prepares portions of project documents • Edits specifications • Performs research and investigations • Maintains project files Skills/Technical Expertise: • Moderate/Practical knowledge of and has developed engineering skills (advanced trainee): • structural engineering • detailing • to evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional projects with few complex features and a broader assignment (small projects or portions of larger projects) • to collaboratively use judgment to determine adaptations in methods for nonroutine aspects of assignments within a specific practice area • knowledge of Microsoft Office and engineering software (RISA and/or Tekla) • Exercises limited judgment on details of work and in application of standard methods for conventional work • Assists with client, customer, or official contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments or meetings • Sufficient English skills to compose correspondence, proofread documents, communicate tactfully and effectively with administrators, office staff, clients and vendors • Respectable oral and written communication skills • Recognizes that changes are inevitable and positively implement changes • Fieldwork may be included • Other duties as assigned Professional/Community Activities: • Involved in outreach activities with community service organizations • Member of professional practice organization, member of local program or committee Office Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Field and Construction Site Environments: • When conducting inspections and investigations, may have exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, heat, cold, and inclement weather conditions Physical: • May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds • Ability to talk and hear is required • Good mobility and dexterity: regularly required to stand or sit for long periods of time, walking, bending, and climbing to inspect work areas and use hands to finger, handle, or feel • May be asked to do large format filing • Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and inspect visually designs/drafts and sites • Travel to client/vendor locations • Physically able to conduct field/site inspections Benefits: • Competitive Wages • Paid Time Off and Holidays (if eligible) • 401(k) with Matching Funds (if eligible) • Gain Sharing Bonuses (if eligible) • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurances (if eligible) • Professional Development/ Continuing Education/ Training/Certifications Paid (if eligible) Heyer Engineering, Inc. is an EOE company. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required, as well as an acceptable driving record. Some Travel and Adjustment of personal schedules to meet project/company needs may be required. hc202659

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