Senior Structural Engineer

Job Summary

The Senior Structural Engineer will serve to lead engineering design projects. This leader will collaborate with a broader team of engineering professionals to provide design solutions to build success for our clients and employees, nationally and internationally.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide designs for new and modification Structural projects for clients in process and manufacturing industrial facilities.
• Serve as lead discipline engineer on large and multiple small engineering projects with progression to serving as overall project manager.
• Anticipate and coordinate design details with other disciplines to produce successful overall projects.
• Help develop project proposals for multi-discipline projects.
• Produce detailed design calculations and sketches for materials of construction associated with the project.
• Calculate existing structural evaluations which may include both dead/live loads, wind loads and earthquake loads.
• Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies to determine optimum engineering solutions.
• Prepare contractor bid packages as required.
• Perform periodic design reviews; ensure designs follow specifications, codes, regulations, and contract requirements.
• Ensure technical and quality standards are maintained.
• Travel to various sites to participate in risk and design reviews, gather field data, and provide construction support.
• Perform field engineering and structural inspections by documenting deficiencies and developing formal reports including recommendations to correct issues.
• Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and compliance with operational and safety standards.
• Build and maintain client relationships while promoting and integrating company-wide initiatives and values.
• Maintain schedule for multiple projects, multiple clients, and multiple resources.

Education And Experience

• BS in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited institution. A Master of Science or Master of Engineering in Structural is preferred.
• 10+ Years’ experience in consulting engineering field (Industrial setting preferred).
• Professional Engineering License in the State of Alabama, or the ability to obtain reciprocity within 90 days of hire.
• Engineering, designing and project management of Structural Engineering projects.
• Experience with Structural analysis and design software (specifically Revit and RISA 3D preferred).
• Experience with AutoCAD, RISA Foundation or other modeling software.
• Working knowledge of various engineering codes such as ASCE, IBC, ACI and AISC, AASHTO etc.

Physical and Ergonomic Requirements

• Lifting/carrying: Carrying light loads related to field measurement equipment, and equipment cases weighing 15 lbs. or less.
• Dexterity: Ability to type using a keyboard with relative efficiency, ability to make handwritten notes and sketches indoors and outdoors at industrial plant and construction sites at any time of the year.
• Walking/Climbing: Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted.
• Visual Acuity: Ability to discern single line and 3-dimensional computer images representing objects being designed or drafted.
• Hearing: Ability to hear safety alarms and signals while wearing hearing protection.
• Physical exertion: Ability to walk up to one mile on industrial plants and construction sites outdoors at any time of the year. Ability to work in protective clothing which may elevate body temperatures by several degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 15 minutes without a break.
• Breathing: Ability to work while wearing a respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus.