Senior Structural Engineer

About the role

As a member of Garver’s growing Water Design Center, the Senior Structural Engineer will develop structural designs in support of water and wastewater treatment projects and related facilities. This role involves leading a project team of junior engineers, designers, and technicians to produce plans and specifications and manage workload on various Water Business Line projects. The position primarily provides structural support for a variety of water and wastewater projects, with a focus on developing structural designs for new water and wastewater treatment plants or improvements to existing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project team in producing structural designs for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, lift stations, tanks, vaults, and other ancillary structures associated with water and sewer infrastructure projects.
• Oversee structural designs, including treatment process basins, chemical facilities, administration buildings, retaining walls, and other supporting structures.
• Perform structural design calculations, coordinate with other disciplines, regional offices, and regulating agencies, and handle construction cost estimating and quality assurance/control.
• Assist the Structural Group Leader in managing and mentoring teams, coordinating schedules, monitoring budgets, and ensuring delivery of quality work products that adhere to Garver standards.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently with a high degree of autonomy while maintaining time management and work product quality.
• Mentor, train, and develop junior team members to undertake increasingly complex assignments and responsibilities.
• Resolve issues through close interaction with other project team members and maintain a positive team attitude and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Travel as required for field work, site assessments, and construction support.

About Garver's Water Design Center

The Water Design Center (WDC) is a knowledge-based hub specializing in highly technical, multi-discipline water and wastewater designs. The WDC focuses on large, high-volume, custom treatment plant projects with advanced technologies. Centralizing the WDC fosters constant communication, coordination, and collaboration, benefiting clients through improved project delivery schedules, design quality, and professional growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 10 or more years of technical experience in structural engineering design.
• Technical competence in structural engineering design for concrete, masonry, and structural steel.
• Proven experience overseeing structural designs, including detailed plans and specifications for major projects.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• Ability to obtain PE registration in Texas and other states of practice.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong teaching and coaching skills to develop new team members.

Preferred Skills

• Master’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Registered Structural Engineer (SE).
• Understanding of structural complexities associated with water and wastewater treatment equipment.
• Experience using Bluebeam.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Revit.
• Experience working with a diverse disciplinary team, including process, civil, building mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and control disciplines.
• Active participation in local professional organizations.

Benefits

• Company-paid professional memberships.
• Company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities.
• Highly competitive salary packages.
• Attractive benefits and a comprehensive wellness program.
• Tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects.

Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm founded in 1919, with more than 1,400 employees and a people-first culture that has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status.