Structural Engineer

Primary job responsibilities

• Managing a team of structural engineers and designers on small, medium and large projects, ensuring each project meets budget and schedule
• Coinciding project staffing for managed projects and conveying staffing needs to department manager
• Updating monthly project forecast, including estimates to complete and earned value
• Performing detailed design calculations and developing sketches for materials of construction associated with a project as assigned by a design leader
• Designing structural components for project needs as directed by lead engineer with complexity increasing with experience
• Developing engineering (workhour) estimates and scopes for proposals
• Developing estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project
• Providing information to and assisting designers as required for the completion of engineering drawings
• Aiding designers in resolving layout and detailing issues via sufficient sketches necessary for completion of engineering drawings
• Adapting structural plans as needed to budget constraints, schedules, design factors or client needs
• Checking calculations performed by other engineers to ensure accuracy and conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria
• Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies to determine the simplest, most effective solution
• Aiding in development of scope, drawing, and specification bid packages
• Reviewing vendor drawings and provided structural input as required
• Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to released drawings and specifications
• Familiarity with and utilizing department design standards
• Familiarity with project scope, specifications, schedules and design criteria based upon the client and project
• Cooordinating with other disciplines as required
• Advising discipline project design leader concerning design or scope changes in a timely manner
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance to structural engineers and structural designers
• Performing fieldwork necessary to gather dimensions, structural sizes, and provide construction support

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor or Master of Science in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program
• Registration: PE and/or SE is required
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of related experience in structural engineering
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include but are not limited to:
• Knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Knowledgeable in the application of the International Building Code and associated standards (ASCE, AISC, ACI, etc.)
• Experience leading small, medium, and large structural teams
• Experience mentoring other structural engineers
• Deep understanding of structural analysis software: RISA, STAAD, TEDDS, etc.
• Working knowledge of drafting software: AutoCAD and/or Revit software
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Willingness to visit job sites

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package
• Paid time off
• Health insurance benefits
• Matching retirement contributions