Senior Structural Engineer
About the role
TERRA Engineering, Ltd. seeks a skilled Civil/Structural Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role involves applying diverse and innovative techniques, overseeing project designs, and coordinating with various stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Participate in project proposals, client interviews, and stakeholder presentations
- Determine project team and staffing requirements
- Contribute to and supervise design concepts, studies, design options, and establish design criteria
- Perform complex analyses and design calculations, document design procedures, and ensure compliance with codes and standards
- Prepare design documents including schematics, design details, calculations, specifications, and utility coordination
- Coordinate project deliverables including plans, specifications, reports, cost estimates, and commissioning documents
- Lead construction administration activities, resolve construction-related issues, and oversee close-out documentation
- Create and enforce TERRA standards and guidelines
- Author marketing materials and develop relationships with team members, vendors, and authorities having jurisdiction
- Mentor, train, and provide oversight to staff members
- Recruit, interview, and select candidates
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field from an ABET/EAC-accredited program
- 8+ years of relevant engineering experience
- Preferred additional credentials such as CFM, CPESC, ENV SP, LEED AP, etc.
Qualifications
- Ability to engage professionally in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with computer-aided design software and other engineering tools
- Strong project management skills
- Public speaking and presentation abilities
- Understanding of industry and construction practices
- Able to conduct site visits
- Knowledge of office and field health and safety requirements
Skills
- Sound engineering judgment
- High proficiency with general documentation software
- Advanced public speaking and leadership skills
- Continuous learning and innovation mindset
- Collaborative and inclusive work style
Benefits
Competitive salary, major medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending account, 401K and profit-sharing, bonus program, paid holidays and generous paid time off, public transportation reimbursement (Chicago-based employees), opportunities for advancement, and a warm culture conducive to growth and professional development.
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Contact Information
TERRA Engineering, Ltd. is committed to equal employment opportunity and provides a safe and inclusive workplace. For more information about TERRA Engineering, visit www.terraeng.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes.