Senior Structural Engineer

About the Job

We are seeking talented individuals to support our building structural practice (industrial & commercial buildings). You will play a key role in the design, permitting, and construction of food facilities throughout the United States. You will be a member of our structural department.

• Applying extensive and diverse knowledge of principles and practices for a wide range of materials and construction techniques.
• Lead in performing hand calculations and creating computer analysis models for structural design tasks.
• Lead in coordinating structural work with other disciplines.
• Drafting sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD.
• Reviewing project documentation for conformity and quality assurance.
• Reviewing shop drawings, submittals, and calculations.
• Lead in estimating construction costs with quantity takeoffs and historic costs.
• Conduct field inspections & condition assessments and prepare reports.
• Research structural engineering materials and best practices.
• Supporting talent growth within our organization.
• Assist with interviewing and hiring new team members.
• Handle complex issues and tasks with minimal supervision and advise subordinate team members on solutions to issues they encounter.
• Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• 8+ years of relevant structural experience (industrial and commercial building structure).
• 8+ years of experience performing calculations, creating analysis models for structural designs.
• 8+ years of experience in structural and concrete drafting sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD and Revit.
• RAM Structural system and RAM Elements knowledge or experience is a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Detailed planning and organization skills.
• Experience with structural analysis software.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed (15 days a year).

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.

Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit‑sharing, and retirement plans.

Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.