Project Engineer, Structural 04003 LBYD Federal

Position Purpose

Ensure timely delivery of high-quality structural design services for internal and external clients in a multi-disciplinary architect-engineer environment with emphasis on Federal contracts. Interact effectively with all members of the project delivery team including architects, engineers, subconsultants, construction contractors, and clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform structural design for Design-Bid-Build (DBB) and Design-Build (DB) projects, and proposals in response to Request For Proposal (RFP) documents.
• Perform structural load analysis and design of steel, concrete, concrete masonry, and timber features including foundations, columns, beams, joists, walls, shear walls, decks, bracing, supports, gates, and various specialty structures.
• Prepare structural design deliverables including survey reports, planning reports, study / feasibility reports, basis of design, plans, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and design-build RFPs.
• Sign and seal final structural design deliverables as required.
• Ensure design deliverables are developed in accordance with the contract and have been properly coordinated.
• Perform design for multiple projects simultaneously, completed on time, within budget and in accordance with contract scope.
• Perform construction phase services as required by contract including site visits, inspection reports, response to RFIs, and review of shop drawings, material submittals, and construction modification documents.
• Observe LBYD Federal’s Core Competencies:
• Customer Focus - Be highly responsive and focused on client needs.
• Quality – Perform high-quality work, on-time and on-budget work.
• Efficiency – Perform multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively.
• Safety - Prioritize safety and adhere to safety policies.
• Processes and Procedures – Maintain the highest standards of ethics, integrity, quality, transparency, and risk management.
• Enterprise Mindset – Promote teamwork, cooperation and camaraderie.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage small projects to gain experience in project management and structural specification writing.
• Lead, mentor, check, and act as a technical resource to more junior Design Engineers.
• Assist the Project Manager with client interaction, scheduling, budgeting, and resource management.
• Cooperate with construction partners to overcome day to day challenges that arise in the field, doing so promptly and with a “can do” attitude.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering (Structural emphasis).
• Minimum of 6 years of design experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE).
• Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, both verbally and written, with internal design team members and external stakeholders.
• Thorough understanding of project delivery processes and structural engineering design.
• Proficiency with structural design software, including Ram Structural System, STAAD, Enercalc, and Tekla.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal Design Criteria (e.g., Unified Facilities Criteria).
• Demonstrated knowledge of UFGS (e.g., Unified Facilities Guide Specifications) and SpecsIntact specifications.
• Demonstrated experience in compiling and responding to Federal solicitations.
• Working knowledge of Revit BIM modeling is a plus.
• Ability to perform protective design for anti-terrorism / force protection, including progressive collapse design, is a plus.
• Ability to perform seismic analysis and design is a plus.

Special Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret or Higher U.S. Government Clearance.
• Must be willing and able to travel to job sites, occasionally requiring multiple days on site. Estimated travel is up to 20%.

Physical Demands

• Exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.
• Required sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Working Environment

• Up to 80% of time in an office environment with up to 20% of time spent on travel to client sites. Office locations for this requirement are in Birmingham, AL; Huntsville, AL; Nashville, TN; Idaho Falls, ID; or Salt Lake City, UT.