Senior Structural Project Engineer

About the role

Thornton Tomasetti, Inc., seeks Senior Project Engineers - Structure in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and coordinates with clients and consultants (e.g., architects and civil/mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineers) to ensure clear understanding of project goals and expectations.
• Interacts with clients and team members regarding project information.
• Sets clear direction and delegates tasks to others.
• Provides guidance to team members regarding design standards, design technique, and quality.
• Analyzes building structures (e.g., load, wind, gravity, and geometry).
• Interprets building codes.
• Determines project, design and construction specifications (e.g., structural systems, beam size, column size, etc.).
• Guides/assists other engineers regarding issues such as codes, deflection criteria, and software.
• Covers preparation of construction documents with BIM staff, clients, and internal quality staff.
• Back checks each step of the project to ensure quality and standards.
• Ensures that project undergoes standard quality assurance activities including design reviews, documentation checks, and design checks.
• Makes sure project progresses with respect to staffing.
• Makes sure project stays financially healthy.
• Performs construction administration services on assigned projects.
• Tracks and reviews structural submittals during construction phase.
• Responds to RFIs (Request for Information) from contractors and subcontractors.
• Organizes and maintains logs and files for structural submittal.
• Attends construction meetings and visits job-site at major stages and phases.
• Communicates with contractors.
• Prepares field reports for clients.
• Performs site-observation for projects as assigned.
• Mentors other employees on various design techniques, design standards, codes and software applications.
• Develops drawings and spreadsheets to create new standards.
• Attends weekly practice staff meetings.
• Aids in writing proposals.
• Prepares internal training presentations and other learning content as assigned.
• Recruits potential new hires.
• Acts responsibly to conserve energy and reduce waste in the office environment.
• Promotes Thornton Tomasetti's services and reputation in the local and/or national markets by participating in appropriate industry, professional, and community organizations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field plus 2 years of experience in a related occupation.
• 2 years of experience with the following:
• Utilizing structural analysis software;
• Working with spreadsheet or MathCAD style calculation tools/software;
• Working with Bluebeam to create markups on structural drawings;
• Utilizing Revit 3D BIM software, including developing drawings and details for schematic design, design development, and construction document phases of projects;
• Utilizing technical writing to prepare structural engineering memoranda and reports related to technical work and expertise;
• Performing structural analysis and design of steel and reinforced concrete structures;
• Preparing structural calculations and plans for schematic design, design development and construction documents;
• Preparing structural calculations and plans for schematic design, design development and construction documents.

Qualifications

• Requires 5% domestic travel.
• Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies.
• When not telecommuting, must report to work site.
• 40 hours/week.
• Must also have authority to work permanently in the U.S.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software and related tools.
• Experience with BIM software and Revit.
• Technical writing skills.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare.
• Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Commuter Transit (where available).
• 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments.
• Fitness Reimbursement.
• Various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives.

Pay

Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week.

Contact

To apply, visit https://www.jobpostingtoday.com (Ref # 65469).