Project Engineer, Structural

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adopt a positive attitude of accountability by providing reliable, constructible, affordable, and timely solutions (RCAT) resulting in Providence being the Engineer of Choice
• Oversee design engineers with project manager oversight to ensure projects are prepared on time and in accordance with code and client requirements
• Ensure the engineering and financial success of assigned projects
• Contribute to the development of engineering plans and designs with project manager supervision
• Meet schedule and budget-hour estimates as developed by own proposal preparation and/or as provided by project manager
• Perform full designs on projects of varying size with appropriate oversight by an experienced engineer
• Sell reports and drawings for project work after quality control review
• Prepare redline drawing markups for drafting department implementation and ensure accuracy of the completed drawings in comparison to the intent of redline markups
• Prepare calculations and drawings consistent with established standards for quality control submissions
• Discuss design intent, overall structural systems, and load path with project manager prior to design work to ensure efficient performance and quality assurance
• Provide hours estimates for large project proposals for use by project manager
• Prepare project proposals for small and mid-sized projects for review and approval by project manager
• Submit prime and subconsultant contract agreements, purchase order terms and conditions, lien waivers, and non-disclosure agreements to the contracts team for legal and insurance review and negotiation
• Interact directly with external clients to develop relationships and work on projects secured by own proposals
• Attend design meetings, construction meetings, and site visits on own with direction from experienced engineer, as needed
• Comply with company policies and procedures
• Participate in continuing education webinars and education sessions and maintain required professional development hours for state license(s)
• Participate in networking and business development opportunities
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering with structural emphasis, or a closely related field is required
• Registration as a professional engineer (PE/SE), required
• 5-8 years of related engineering experience
• Excellent budgeting and cost containment skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to supervise and lead others
• Proficient with Risa 3D, RAM, Tedds, or similar company-approved structural analysis software
• Ability to present hand-written calculations in an organized and legible manner
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software to maintain accurate project records