Structural Designer II

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 senior leaders as needed.
• Limited communication with external design teams based on project scope.
• Communicates with senior leaders when the scope, complexity, or duration of tasks changes.
• Manages personal time to deliver on all project tasks assigned and communicates with respective project managers when there are conflicts or competing schedule demands.
• Increases understanding of QA/QC protocols for tasks you are responsible for.
• Increases understanding of client service expectations.
• Increases understanding of key financial performance indicators for successful project completion, including on-time and on-budget objectives.
• Attends meetings with senior engineers to discuss active projects.
• Manages Level I projects.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides feedback to operational procedures to improve efficiency.
• Gains understanding of organizational risks associated with technical design items.
• Develops Engineering and Drawing Standard Operating Procedures with guidance.
• Participates in hiring interviews as needed.
• Trains new hires and provides guidance to Structural Designer I staff.
• Participates in the performance review/feedback process.
• Assists with preparing for presentations internally and externally.
• Develops basic understanding of meaningful strategic relationships.
• Understands how the role fits into the larger strategic plan of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. and/or M.S. Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering or M.S. Degree in Structural Engineering.
• 8 years of related experience or 1+ years working in the field of structural engineering.
• Engineer in Training license.
• LEED AP encouraged.
• Ability to lead by example.
• Embraces life-long learning, stays current with industry trends.
• Interacts in a fun and collaborative way with staff, general public, officials, and contractors.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Assists with client, customer, or official contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments or meetings.
• Possesses basic understanding of Enercalc, Bluebeam, Risa 3D, Google Suite, and Deltek VP.
• Gains 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.