Structural Lead Project Engineer

Structural Lead Project Engineer - Northeast

Wright-Pierce, an award-winning, multi-discipline environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater and civil infrastructure, is seeking a Structural Lead Project Engineer to join our Northeast team. This key role handles a wide variety of challenging structural design projects.

Salary range is $85,000 - $140,000/yr.

NOTE:

Final salary is based on education, experience, certifications, and location.

• Structural design for water and wastewater treatment and civil/industrial infrastructure facilities.
• Handling/managing/coordinating projects from preliminary design through construction.
• Responsibilities for the design phase of typical projects include:
• Site visits to assess existing conditions
• Prepare documents including calculations, drawings, cost estimates, and specifications
• Visually assess buildings, tanks and other structures associated with the project(s)
• Design low-rise buildings constructed of masonry, wood, or steel
• Design of above and below grade liquid containing concrete tanks
• Conduct standard project QA/QC procedures
• Help during the bidding phase of construction.
• Maintain familiarity with standard engineering business practice
• Delegate work to Revit Technicians and Junior Engineers
• Responsibilities for construction phase of projects include:
• Participate in preconstruction meetings to define construction expectations and highlight contract requirements
• Perform site visits to review contractor's work and resolve field related issues
• Assess contractor change orders
• Conduct visual structural assessments and document deficiencies for existing facilities
• Work on multiple design and construction projects concurrently
• Mentors new team members and junior staff
• Works with other design disciplines, continuously coordinating work using Bluebeam (or other electronic) software
• Willing to become multi-state licensed through National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)

• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Personal organization and time management skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with coworkers
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work with others in multiple offices using Bluebeam & Microsoft Teams
• Ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplines and project management staff

• Minimum 8 years of structural engineering experience within the water or wastewater engineering industry
• Familiarity with concrete design for environmental structures in the Water/Wastewater industry in accordance with ACI 350, CMU design, Steel Design, Wood design.
• REVIT, STAAD, Tekla Structural Designer, Enercalc, Mathcad proficiency preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required

• BS Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required
• MS Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering preferred

• Bedford, NH
• Westfield, MA
• Burlington, MA
• Middletown, CT

Wright-Pierce’s goal is to foster a culture of health and wellness. We accomplish this by creating a work environment that promotes healthy living, encourages volunteerism, and supports personal development and well-being. To achieve this goal, we offer a variety of benefits, some of which are highlighted below. Check out our full benefits overview for more.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on date of hire
• Wellness program with fitness reimbursement
• Mental health and well-being benefit
• 401(k) match with employer match and profit-sharing contribution with no vesting period
• Defined career development path, mentorship program, and Wright-Pierce University training program
• Paid time off, paid and floating holidays, and paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid work environment

Our recent employee engagement survey, conducted by The Employee Engagement Group, revealed a highly engaged workforce with 87% responding and
94% of respondents indicating they would recommend Wright-Pierce as a place to work. These results are best-in-class for the A/E/C industry and reflect our commitment to creating a positive work environment. The firm’s top performing areas, based on employee feedback, include respect for others, opportunities to socialize, career opportunities, and life-work balance.

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