Graduate Civil/Structural Engineer

Company Description

D J Goode & Associates Ltd is a leading firm of consulting and test engineers specializing in counter terrorism advice, security design, blast and ballistic engineering, weapons effects on structures, and hostile vehicle mitigation. The company is the only independent consultancy in the UK offering in-house blast and ballistic testing to current European and international test standards. It delivers structural dynamic design services from concept through detailed design and provides site-based specialist engineers to support projects during construction. The firm also offers threat and risk assessments, physical security and contingency planning, hostile vehicle mitigation design, and an extensive range of blast, ballistic, and destructive testing facilities. In addition, D J Goode & Associates Ltd regularly delivers training courses on topics such as blast and ballistic design, explosive licensing, and structural dynamics.

Role Description

This full-time Graduate Civil/Structural Engineer role is based on-site in Edinburgh. The role involves supporting the design and analysis of structures subjected to blast, ballistic, and other extreme loading conditions under the guidance of senior engineers. Day-to-day tasks include performing structural calculations, contributing to structural analysis models, preparing design drawings and details using CAD tools, and assisting with technical reports and design documentation. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on security-focused infrastructure projects, help review testing data, and participate in site visits and inspections as needed. The position offers training and mentoring to develop expertise in structural dynamics, threat mitigation, and specialist testing environments.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering, with an understanding of structural behaviour under various loading conditions.
• Ability to perform accurate engineering Calculations and contribute to Structural Analysis for both conventional and dynamic load cases.
• Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for preparing drawings, details, and models in support of design and analysis work.
• Bachelor’s/Masters degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Good knowledge of relevant design codes and standards, with an interest in blast and ballistic engineering and security design.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and willingness to learn in a specialist technical environment.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and readiness to be based on-site in Edinburgh.

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