CAREERS AT OKE NICHOLS ENGINEERING

Oke Nichols Engineering offers exciting career opportunities for engineering professionals

We’re hiring engineers in Raleigh! If you’ve been searching for engineering jobs in Raleigh and the surrounding area, Oke Nichols is searching for you! We have an immediate opening for an entry-level structural engineer to join our team. With steady growth in the region, we need qualified, career-minded professionals who want to showcase their talents and create amazing things together.

Check out our structural engineer job opening and description below to learn more about why you’ll love being a part of our team.

Available Opportunities

We’re always seeking talented engineering professionals. Below are opportunities with our team, but we encourage you to submit your resume for review regardless of current openings.

Entry-Level Structural Engineer

Job Category: Civil/Structural Engineering

Job Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

Job Location: 2301 Stonehenge Drive, Suite 202 in Raleigh, NC 27615

Starting Annual Salary: $50,000-$60,000 plus bonuses

Job Benefits:

  • Quarterly and annual bonuses

  • Paid health insurance coverage

  • Scheduling flexibility and work-from-home

  • Paid time off (sick days and vacation days)

  • Extended winter holiday break

About the Position:

We are currently seeking applicants with a bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering and a Civil EIT certification (or upcoming completion of both in the near future). The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, creative problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and proficiency in interpersonal communication and collaboration.

This position will provide engaging and challenging assignments that develop the skills needed to build a successful career in the field of structural engineering. As an Oke Nichols engineer, you will work with industry-standard structural engineering design and drafting software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and ENERCALC. Oke Nichols Engineering team members are given their own projects and provided with opportunities to learn from and collaborate with colleagues daily, thus cultivating skillset growth and increased autonomy. Our work environment enables every team member to contribute, and the level of support provided is tailored to the needs of each individual.

The Oke Nichols Engineering team operates primarily out of our Raleigh office or in the field, but we also provide scheduling flexibility and opportunities to work from home.

Starting salary is commensurate with experience.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Learn/interpret current NC residential building codes

  • Draft to code in an AutoCAD software environment

  • Determine tributary areas of residential structures and perform load calculations on wood, steel, structural composite lumber, and concrete using ENERCALC

  • Perform inspections of existing structures, including, but not limited to, surveying crawlspaces and attics

  • Complete site inspections and compile reports based upon on-site observations for new and existing residential structures, footings, poured-in-place concrete walls, retaining walls, etc.

  • Work both independently and in collaborative efforts to meet established deadlines and accomplish weekly/monthly goals

  • Interact with and respond to clients in a professional and timely manner

Required Applicant Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering (graduation 2024 or earlier)

  • Successful completion of the following core courses in fulfillment of said degree: Solid

  • Mechanics, Statics, Reinforced Concrete Design, & Steel Design (Wood Design is a plus, but not required)

  • Civil Engineer in Training (EIT) certification (or proof of Civil FE Exam pass/scheduled exam)

  • Experience using AutoCAD design software

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, and cloud-based meeting platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.)

  • Ability to perform inspections of existing structures, including crawlspace and attic areas which may be difficult to access and/or navigate

  • Reliable personal transportation and valid driver’s license

  • Ability to think analytically/creatively to apply lessons learned in school and on the job to future assignments

  • Desire to grow and willingness to be coached

  • Exceptional organization and attention to detail

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a communal workspace environment

  • Foundational understanding of the importance of customer service and client relations

  • Ability to manage workload and complete projects in a timely manner

Submission of the following documents:

  • Transcripts reflecting required coursework/grades

  • Civil EIT certification (or proof of Civil FE Exam pass/scheduled exam)

  • CV/resume outlining qualifications and prior experience (if any) relevant to the position

Required Applicant Questions:

  • What is the highest level of education you’ve completed?

  • Are you authorized to work in the United States?

  • Do you have a valid driver’s license?

  • Do you have a bachelor’s degree in CIVIL/STRUCTURAL engineering, which includes the completion of the required core classes (Solid Mechanics, Statics, Reinforced Concrete Design, and Steel Design), or will you in the near future?

  • Have you passed the Civil FE Exam and obtained your Civil EIT certification, or will you in the near future?

  • Are you able to reliably commute to this job’s location in Raleigh, NC and/or willing to relocate?

Required Applicant Documents:

  • College/University transcripts (official or unofficial) reflecting all required civil/structural engineering coursework (Solid Mechanics, Statics, Reinforced Concrete Design, and Steel Design; Wood Design is a plus, but not required)

  • Civil EIT certification (proof of Civil FE exam pass and/or EIT cert, or scheduled exam)

  • CV/Resume

Use the form below to apply today!