Senior Structural Engineer

Overview

Role Definition A Sr. Structural Engineer must have a strong structural design background, lead team members on structural engineering projects, and be a licensed SE or PE. A Sr. Structural Engineer will be able to use creativity to make drawings and specifications. They will perform calculations with accuracy, write evaluations and reports, and participate in job site observations. A Sr. Structural Engineer will have the ability to accurately and efficiently design structural steel, concrete, and foundations for ag and industrial projects using hand calculations and a variety of design software.

They will have 15+ years of relevant structural engineering experience and have the ability and willingness to teach and mentor others. This role profile is subject to change at any time.

PROTECT PEOPLE

• Lead, Manage, and Accountability
• Communicate effectively to establish, lead, and contribute to internal/external engineering/design teams.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with the team and customers via all channels.
• Develop engineering teams for effective design, issue resolution, problem-solving, and accurate plans; provide cross-department support as needed.
• Teach and mentor team members.
• Proposals & Pre-Design
• Establish and manage structural scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners, engineers, and professionals to define project technical parameters, develop conceptual design, and scope.
• Provide input on critical path schedules for design/procurement phases, factoring in resources and hand-offs for procurement, fabrication, and construction.
• Estimate time and cost for structural engineering work.
• Assist in developing cost estimates across project stages.
• Work with partners to pre-plan, identify constraints, and manage design risks.
• Lead Structural Design
• Research and ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal codes, permits, and standards using internal/external expertise.
• Prepare and execute design services to meet client expectations for clarity, timeliness, quality, completeness, and efficiency.
• Integrate new technology and/or environmentally friendly practices into processes.
• Critique designs for safety, manufacturability, constructability, failures, usage, functionality, and efficiency.
• Serve as the Engineer of record on assigned projects.
• Lead structural design on projects, make recommendations/decisions, and oversee quality of drawings, specs, reports, and docs.
• Analyze issues via data, field work, experiments, and team dialog to improve designs and cut warranty callbacks.
• Contribute to design efforts of all project parties (owners, engineers, architects, consultants, contractors, PM staff).
• Ensure safety for personnel, customers, operators, subs, and public in designs per OSHA, MSHA, IBC, IFC, NFPA, and other regs.
• Strong oral/written communication skills; comfortable presenting designs to owners.
• Procurement & Construction Admin
• Optimize resource use and ensure cost-effective procurement per contracts and budgets.
• Conduct site observations and report deficiencies, non-conformance, safety/quality issues, and improvements to senior PM.
• Oversee and review shop drawings for conformance with construction documents.
• Comply with project risk programs (contracts, insurance, bonding, owner/regs); identify, investigate, and propose risk solutions.
• Client Relations & Business Development
• Participate in business development and customer service via professional representation and interactions with customers, partners, suppliers, and industry contacts.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships based on performance and trust.

• Bachelor's degree in architectural or civil engineering with structural emphasis.
• Licensed PE or SE required, P. Eng in Canada a plus.
• 15+ years of structural engineering experience in design/modification/evaluation of building/equipment structures for industrial/commercial projects.
• Experience in structural design with steel/concrete for ag/industrial projects; deep/specialty foundations a plus.
• Preferred experience with Revit, 3D software (Navisworks/Recap), RISA, and Microsoft Office.
• Travel up to 15% or as needed (air/ground).

• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly
• Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talking.
• Frequently requires standing, fine dexterity, sitting, and handling; typical of office work.
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
• Must be able to position one-self to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, attics, and tunnels.
• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds.
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day.
• Must be able to…