Senior Structural Engineer

About the role

SME is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Building Materials Group in our Plymouth, Michigan office. This position is performed in person and includes regular collaboration in the office and on project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, review, and execute structural engineering tasks for a variety of projects related to assessment and restoration design of concrete, masonry, steel, wood elements and structures.
• Engineering tasks include detailed design, calculations, and development of repair details and specifications.
• Absorb responsibility for the day-to-day success of multiple projects, including acting as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project teams; training and mentoring teammates; and managing small-to-medium projects.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, identify and respond to project opportunities and RFPs in the local market, and develop and deliver building materials services to clients with new and existing facilities.
• Manage projects including client development, project scoping, assembling and managing appropriate project teams, maintaining project schedules and budgets, and managing client expectations and deliverables.
• Assign project tasks and provide technical guidance to junior-level team members, as follows: Work directly with project managers to help implement project goals. Delegate duties to junior-level staff to implement project goals, as needed. Oversee and conduct quality checks on variable aspects of projects, such as project schedule, deliverables, fees, and invoicing, and provide direct assistance to ensure timely project execution.
• Mentor and early career team members.
• Contribute to company-wide objectives through involvement in office and company development initiatives.
• Participate in relevant industry committees and professional organizations.
• Pursue and participate in continuing education opportunities to further your knowledge of the industry.
• Conduct additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) plus years of technical design experience with structural design of concrete, masonry, steel, wood elements and structures.
• As minimum, a BS in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis degree from an accredited engineering program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Working knowledge of the latest AISC-360, ASCE-7, ACI-318, and other industry standards.
• Experience using industry standard design software, such as STAAD, RISA, IES, or equivalent.
• Effective technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player mindset with a willingness to proactively take on various roles and responsibilities.