Associate Structural Engineer

Date: January 30, 2026

Department: Engineering

Brand: ICON Shelters      

Job Location (City, State): Holland, MI

Work Setting (hybrid, in-person, online): In-person

Summary:

The Associate Structural Engineer is a member of the ICON Shelters Engineering team. Their primary purpose is to aid in engineering and pricing steel structures available under ICON Shelters brand.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Promotes the Company’s mission and values-based culture through positive client communications, cost-effecting engineering designs, and engineering support.
2. Engineer steel structures to meet customer specifications and ICON Shelters design standards
3. Conceptualize and engineer steel structures using RISA-3D and other CADD software
4. Create calculations reflecting the structural requirements for a given project
5. Review submittal and fabrication drawings to ensure consistency with calculations
6. Maintain internal project scheduling and coordinate with drafting and production capacities
7. Leverage engineering knowledge and internal tools to develop multiple levels of pricing
8. Communicate technical information to nontechnical audiences
9. Participate in a team environment of open and active engagement
10. General familiarity with the company’s facilities, processes, policies, and products
11. Share in a company-wide philosophy of continuous improvement
12. Other duties may be assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Competencies

- Analytical Decision-Making

- Communication

- Learning & Development

- Planning & Organizing

- Professionalism & Integrity

- Risk-Taking/Creative Thinking

- Teamwork & Relationship Building

- Results Orientation

Education and/or Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university
2. I.T. preferred, or ability to successfully obtain E.I.T. within 6 months
3. 0-5 years experience in structural engineering

Travel:

This position requires minimal to no travel

Computer Skills:

• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access
• Demonstrated proficiency using EPICOR ERP or similar systems

Other Skills:

• Ethical practice
• Timeliness of work completion
• Follow written and verbal directions
• Foster continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:

1. Familiarity with structural analysis software is preferred
2. Demonstrated ability in MS Office, with excellent written and communication skills
3. Knowledge of engineering principles and product development techniques and processes
4. Originality and judgement in the independent evaluation of new applications and products
5. Familiarity with major building codes in the United States and their applications

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