Senior Engineer I

Technical

• Performs engineering design tasks with limited guidance for up to level 3 projects.
• Performs engineering design tasks with guidance for level 4 projects and above.
• Conducts or monitors research.
• Builds and debugs engineering models as needed.
• Reviews, understands, and interprets data outputs from engineering models to comply with building code.
• Formulates and solves complex problems with guidance.
• Provides guidance to engineering design tasks.
• Prepares drawings and visual aids with up to level 3 projects.
• Provides guidance for drawings production.
• Performs construction activities for up to level 2 projects without guidance.
• Performs construction activities for up to level 3 projects with guidance.
• Affords assistance in construction activities with guidance for level 4 projects and above.
• Provides guidance for construction activities.
• Reviews and recommends construction activities QA/QC.

Project Management

• Sets and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work.
• Prepares scope, budget, and schedules for assignments.
• Assigns tasks to engineering staff.
• Conducts kickoff meetings, briefing employees on their respective tasks.
• Understands and executes the scope, project fee structure, and contractual obligations agreed with the client.
• Brings work requested by the client outside of the agreement to the attention of the Associate/PIC as appropriate.
• Writes Additional Service Requests (ASR’s) when additional scope is requested.
• Communicates regularly with the PIC during the duration of the project and notifies the PIC immediately should the scope, complexity, or schedule for the project change.
• Demonstrates proficient time management skills and helps others increase their time management skills by helping to prioritize and realistically set goals/deadlines.
• Ensures and performs QA/QC protocol for all tasks for which you are responsible for project complexity III and below.
• Recognizes and alerts Associate/PIC if a project is potentially going off track and needs intervention to get back on track.
• Ensures client service expectations are upheld.
• Identifies ways to extend and/or expand client relationships.
• Maintains financial performance on projects and recommends adjustments as needed.
• Assists with billing inquiries for small projects.
• Gains understanding of QA/QC protocol for all tasks for which you are responsible.
• Gains understanding of client service expectations.
• Gains understanding of key financial performance indicators for successful project completion, including on-time and on-budget objectives.
• Attends weekly staff meetings to coordinate staffing needs beyond your own with other Senior Engineers/Associates/PIC.
• Manages up to Level III projects.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with proposals to provide professional services and prepares on smaller proposals where appropriate.
• Identifies and recommends enhancements to operational procedures to improve efficiency.
• Awareness and understanding of organizational risks associated with technical, legal, and financial items.
• Oversees the development of Engineering and Drawing Standard SOP.
• Identifies new standards to improve efficiency.
• Participates and conducts hiring interviews, makes recommendations on hiring decisions.
• Coaches staff by providing guidance and helping Structural Designers and Project Engineers to increase their skills.
• Participates in the performance review/feedback process, gathers feedback to share with leadership about team performance.
• Conducts presentations both internally and externally.
• Participates in proposal presentations.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients and network groups.
• Understands how the role fits into the larger strategic plan of the organization.
• Leverages existing relationships to make introductions between prospective and/or existing clients and the Sr. Leadership Team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.S. and/or M.S. Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering and/or Masters’ degree in Structural Engineering or 8 years of related experience.
• 6+ years working in the field of structural engineering.
• CA Professional Engineer License and working towards CA Structural Engineer License.
• Working towards LEED AP Certification.
• Ability to lead by example.
• Embraces life-long learning, staying current with industry trends.
• Formulate ideas into actionable steps the company should take to stay relevant.
• Routinely interacts with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others.
• Possesses advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Represents the organization in communications and conferences pertaining to broad-aspects of engineering assignments.
• Advanced understanding of Enercalc, Bluebeam, Risa 3D, Google Suite, and Deltek VP.
• Intermediate understanding of Risa Floor and Risa Connection.
• Ability to use MS Office products.
• Member of SEAONC or industry related organization encouraged.
• Engaged in community service programs – helping to organize and lead initiatives.
• Ability to travel to other locations to work on projects as needed.
• Analytical and critical problem-solving skills.