Civil/Structural Engineer, Senior

About the role

Audubon is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to join our team in Lake Charles, LA. This role involves performing civil/structural engineering assignments related to designing equipment, components, structures, or systems.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare intermediate to advanced-level specifications for project assignments, detailing client performance requirements, component needs, design requirements, applicable codes, and vendor drawing requirements.
• Prepare engineering sketches, perform calculations, and develop analysis models for complex projects.
• Review and/or approve vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and other consultants.
• Set realistic expectations and ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Adhere to company quality standards and engineering checking/approval procedures.
• Comply with all company, client, federal, and local health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) standards and regulations.
• Actively participate in hazard identification and observation programs; report unsafe acts, conditions, or incidents immediately.
• Collaborate with drafting/design groups to develop and review engineering drawings.
• Visit jobsites to evaluate conditions and project requirements.
• Inspect vendor facilities to ensure equipment compliance with specifications.
• Prepare inquiry and purchase requisitions, as well as bid tabulations for equipment purchases.
• Perform checking of engineering drawings and mathematical calculations.
• Adhere to safe design practices while identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Plan and manage workload, budgets, and project resources; request assistance as needed.
• Develop, review, and/or approve conceptual and detailed engineering design packages.
• Assist in developing internal design guidelines, specifications, and design control procedures.
• Assess project feasibility by evaluating materials, costs, and time requirements using engineering and advanced mathematics.
• Utilize complex and repetitive calculations.
• Prepare or direct the preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, and construction schedules.
• Analyze strategies, equations, and applications to ensure appropriate procedures are used.
• Resolve design and development issues.
• Manage client relationships and develop repeat business opportunities.
• Compile discipline-specific man-hour estimates and Total Installed Cost estimates based on client-provided project scope.
• Manage and forecast man-hour requirements and schedules for discipline-specific project scope.
• Lead medium to large multi-discipline projects, manage day-to-day workflow, assign tasks, distribute workload, and establish deadlines.
• Provide feedback to supervisors regarding co-worker performance and work-related issues.
• Offer advice and assistance on work techniques, best practices, and subject matter expertise to co-workers.
• Serve as Engineer in Responsible Charge as assigned, adhering to PE sealing requirements for projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (required).
• Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET-accredited institution (preferred).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (required).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience (preferred).
• Medium/large multi-discipline project lead experience (preferred).
• Experience with STADD, SACS, MAT 3D, or Foundation software (preferred).
• Working knowledge of steel and concrete structure design (preferred).
• Familiarity with structural design codes (AISC, ACI, API, IBC, etc.) (preferred).

Skills

• Ability to make decisions and take actions to solve problems or reach goals.
• Proactive problem-solving in work-related scenarios.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and seek clarification as needed.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to organize and direct projects to completion.