Structural Designer I
Element Structural Engineers · Oakland, CA · 13 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Technical
- Assists in collecting data and gathering information or documents for projects with guidance.
- Performs standard computations or analysis.
- Aids in preparing drawings and visual aids with guidance.
- Supports construction activities with guidance.
Project Management
- Reviews individual weekly project staffing reports.
- Understands tasks and roles assigned to you on a project.
- Communicates with the internal Project Team and/or escalates concerns to Senior Leaders.
- Manages personal time to deliver on all project tasks assigned and communicates to respective Project Managers when there are conflicts or competing schedule demands.
- Gains understanding of QA/QC protocol for all tasks for which you are responsible.
- Gains understanding of client service expectations.
- Gains understanding of key financial performance indicators for successful project completion, including on-time and on-budget objectives.
- Attends meetings with Senior Engineer to discuss active projects.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides feedback to operational procedures to improve efficiency.
- Develops Engineering and Drawing standard SOP with guidance.
- Participates in hiring interviews as needed and assists with training new hires.
- Participates in the performance review/feedback process.
- Observes presentations internally and externally.
- Gains understanding of meaningful strategic relationships.
- Understands how role fits into the larger strategic plan of the organization.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- B.S. and/or M.S. Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering and/or Masters’ degree in Structural Engineering.
- 5 years of related experience in structural engineering.
- Past or expected to pass the F.E. exam or EIT license.
- LEED AP certification encouraged.
- Ability to lead by example.
- Embraces lifelong learning, staying current with industry trends.
- Basic oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to interact with other staff in a fun and collaborative way.
- Ability to gain an understanding of Enercalc, Bluebeam, Risa 3D, Google Suite, and Deltek VP.
- Gain exposure to Risa Floor and Risa Connection.
- Ability to use MS Office products.
- Member of SEAONC or industry-related organization encouraged.
- Engaged in outreach activities with community service organizations.
- Ability to travel to other locations to work on projects as needed.
- Analytical and critical problem-solving skills.