Associate Engineer

Are you looking to join a construction leader in the tensile structure construction industry? Does being on a team that reshapes skylines across this country appeal to you? If so, we may have a position for you. Join the Enclos Tensile Structures team to work with the leading owners, architects, engineers, and general contractors to build some of the most iconic structures in the world.

Whether your interest is in design, engineering, manufacturing, field operations, or project management, the opportunity awaits you. See our job listings below, or learn more about our company’s culture, people, professions, and projects at the Enclos website .

Enclos Tensile Structures has offices in Dallas, Texas, and Buffalo, New York.

Department: Engineering Close Date: 06/30/2026 $ 65000 - $75000 per year Buffalo, New York, United States - 14221

Description

Build iconic structures that shape skylines.

At Enclos Tensile Structures, we design, engineer, fabricate, and install custom tensile structures that define skylines and transform public spaces - from stadiums to transportation hubs and beyond. Our work blends architectural vision with advanced structural engineering to bring lightweight, high-performance structures to life.

We're seeking an Associate Engineer to join our Buffalo-based engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career civil structural engineer who is ready to apply their technical foundation to complex, creative, and highly visible projects.

Enclos Tensile Structures is an award-winning design-build contractor specializing in the engineering and construction of custom lightweight structures. Our team has collaborated with many of the world's leading architects, designers, and developers to deliver projects that combine architectural expression with structural performance. Our portfolio spans everything from elegant, functional canopies to some of the most iconic tensile structures in the built environment.

Notable projects include:

• SoFi Stadium
• Santa Fe Opera House and Cantina

The Associate Engineer works under the supervision of senior level engineers to assist in the development and engineering of custom tensile structures. Primary responsibilities include computer modeling and finite element analysis using proprietary large deflection software to size steel and cable components, as well as connection design, while meeting the structural requirements of the industry building codes and the specified requirements of the customer.

• Modeling and analysis of tensioned membrane structures using finite element large deflection software.
• Summarize and present engineering results in report format for client review and approval.
• Working with a project designer to develop general arrangement drawings for client review and approval.
• Create fabric cutting patterns meeting the geometry requirements of the project.
• Coordinate project work in conjunction with the Project Manager, Supervising Engineer, and Project Designer to ensure timely and accurate completion of the assigned project.
• Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.
• Strong demonstrated ability to analyze and design steel fabricated structures.
• Demonstrating the ability to learn and grow under the supervision of a senior level Engineer.

To achieve success, candidates should demonstrate the following core competencies:
Attention to detail, organizational skills, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication, teamwork, professionalism, quality orientation, dependability, initiative, and collaboration/relationship management.

• 0-3 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong theoretical background with specific knowledge relating to designing steel structures.
• Proficiency in standard office software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Bluebeam.

At the Enclos family of companies, compensation is determined based on several factors including but not limited to work…