Sr. Structural Project Engineer

About the role

T. Baker Smith is seeking a Senior Project Structural Engineer to lead technical tasks on assigned projects, participate in project planning, mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians, and deliver high-quality work that enhances the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical tasks on assigned projects
• Participate in project planning, including scope, schedule, and budget development
• Develop design concepts and technical solutions
• Maintain current knowledge of engineering software, design techniques, procedures, and regulations
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians on technical design tasks
• Prepare or modify reports, computations, specifications, plans, studies, permits, and designs
• Develop quantity takeoffs, construction documents, and cost estimates
• Ensure drawings and designs comply with project requirements and applicable standards
• Collaborate with the Project Manager, project team members, and clients
• Coordinate closely with the Project Manager, project team members, and clients
• Participate in project, client, and public meetings, including occasional evening meetings
• Optimize scope, schedule, and budget under the direction of the Project Manager
• Communicate changes in workload, project scope, schedules, and budgets
• Direct and review work to ensure quality control and compliance with firm standards
• Supervise engineer interns, newly licensed professional engineers, and project technicians as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• 10+ years of engineering design experience with advanced technical expertise
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members at all levels
• Proficiency with engineering and technical software, including CAD, spreadsheets, and business applications

Qualifications

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity to operate computers, calculators, and phones
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, dust, and other environmental factors
• Travel with overnight stays required
• Occasional nights away from home and weekend commitments required

Skills

• Growth oriented
• Trustworthy
• Responsive
• Works hard, smart, & safe
• Builds a positive team & family spirit
• Enthusiastic & energetic

Benefits

Full-time position (40+ hours per week)

Position may be exempt or non-exempt

Occasional nights away from home and weekend commitments required

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time position (40+ hours per week)

Occasional nights away from home and weekend commitments required