Senior Structural Engineer
About the role
RJC Engineers is a well-established, employee-owned engineering firm with a broad geographic footprint and deep roots across Canada and the United States. We are leaders in structural engineering, building science, structural restoration, structural glass engineering, parking facility design, and building energy modelling.
What sets us apart? Our commitment to clients, cutting-edge technology, collaborative culture, and the passion of our people. We’re driven by a purpose: to positively impact our communities and invest in our team’s growth and success.
At RJC, you’ll join an inclusive, fast-paced team tackling exciting and complex projects. You’ll work alongside industry-leading experts, explore emerging technologies, and be supported in your continuous professional development.
Location
Location: Las Vegas, NV
The Las Vegas team provides structural engineering services for all types of structures with all construction materials: steel, concrete, masonry, wood, cold-formed steel, and more. Our projects include new hospitality projects, retail malls, apartment buildings, tenant improvements for high-end retail stores, building additions, multi-million dollar luxury residences, etc.
Candidate Profile
As the Senior Structural Engineer, you are an inquisitive, clear thinker who can determine what work is required, and can draw rational conclusions from information available to you. A superior communicator, you are able to interact professionally with all levels of business personnel and build strong working relationships. You enjoy working closely with clients and are focused on providing effective, pragmatic and innovative solutions.
With demonstrated leadership skills, you understand the importance of teaching and coaching members of your team, with your own desire for business acumen and technical growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Establishes and maintains relationships to develop a network of contacts and supports ongoing business development initiatives with existing and new clients.
- Manages projects and develops work plans to create a context for engineering team to provide superior service to the client.
- Maintains project progress and internal costs by adapting priorities and managing team resources to meet internal and client demands.
- Applies knowledge of business principles to meet team goals consistent with organizational strategy to achieve financial stability and to ensure long term growth.
- Fosters technical excellence and innovation personally and within RJC by identifying, developing and/or implementing new and better ways of delivering innovative thinking and practical results.
- Supports, coaches and mentors junior staff to develop their skills and achieve their potential.
- Act as EOR (Engineer of Record) for small to large scale projects by designing and managing new building projects or renovations to existing structures.
- Fulfills an in-house technical resource role for specific aspects of a project, including performing structural design, calculations and analyses of building structures.
- Visit job sites in Las Vegas & beyond.
- Write reports for on-site and building conditions.
Professional Qualifications & Experience
- Education & Experience:
- Education: Degree in Civil Engineering preferred
- Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in Structural Design, preferably with a consulting firm – with a strong background in Structural Engineering
- Licenses & Certifications: Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Structural Engineer (S.E.) with Nevada Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
- Software & Tools: Prior working experience with RISA, RAM, ETABS, SAFE, etc. considered a strong asset
Competencies & Attributes
- Committed to providing exceptional client service and technical excellence
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and guide others towards goal accomplishment
- Excellent project management skills, ensuring timely delivery of projects within the requirements stipulated
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders
- Fast learner with the desire to grow professionally and personally
- Self-starter who possesses initiative to address unique situations, develop creative and practical solutions to meet the needs of stakeholders