Senior Engineer

About the role

Braun Intertec is seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer to join our Urbandale, IA office. As a part of our firm, you will have the opportunity to own where you work and contribute to our mission of being the Employer of Choice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals for moderate to complex projects.
• Develop and execute whole scopes.
• Review engineering work of others.
• Perform engineering analysis using company and industry methodologies.
• Make geotechnical recommendations and prepare engineering reports for senior review.
• Understand and manage the needs of clients through communications and proposal/project work.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Perform the routine aspects of civil engineering assignments, including but not limited to, familiarity with the programs, staff, and operating procedures of the company.
• Coordinate project assignments with other engineers and technicians within the discipline group.
• Cover drawings supplied by vendors, clients, and engineers and recommend necessary changes.
• Identify complex problems/possible solutions and take the appropriate action to resolve.
• Manage project teams including, engineering and field support personnel.
• Oversee and teach or mentor junior level staff.
• Compile engineering calculations using standard formulas and computer software.
• Prepare field reports documenting contractors work methods, test results, and the interpretation of these tests.
• Work within established procedures and/or protocols.
• Aware of risks associated with recommendations.
• Develop and progress multiple positive client relationships.
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Show solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Work independently and as a team member.
• Be action oriented, effectively/efficiently manage time and able to learn on the fly.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• BS in civil or geotechnical engineering (MS in geotechnical engineering or structural engineering preferred).
• 9+ years’ experience.
• PE Certification.

Qualifications

• Requires creative and innovative thinking in bringing successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and/or cross-department problems.
• Ability to qualify professional opinions and recommendations of less experienced engineers; applying engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to delegate and develop direct reports.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory.
• Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.
• Developed understanding of Braun Intertec services and has the ability to market to clients.
• Understand and work in compliance with corporate practices, health and safety policies.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Valid driver’s license and pass MVR as required.
• PE Certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans.
• Paid time off (as well as volunteer time off).
• Company match 401k.
• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
• Technical training and career development resources.
• Access to our wellness program.

Pay

$96,000.00 - $144,000.00

Schedule

N/A