Project Engineer II

The Project Engineer II is a developing structural engineer who has established a foundation in structural analysis and design and is progressing toward greater technical independence. Typically having two to four years of experience, the Project Engineer II works under the direction of Project Executives and Project Managers while performing increasingly complex structural analysis, design, and documentation.

At this level, engineers are expected to build upon the fundamental skills developed as a Project Engineer I by expanding their knowledge of structural systems, developing proficiency with Apex's preferred design software, gaining experience with building analysis models, and developing a stronger understanding of construction documents and how structural systems are represented within them.

• Perform structural analysis and design of increasingly complex structural components and systems with guidance from Project Managers and senior engineers.
• Develop gravity and lateral building analysis models using Apex’s preferred structural analysis and design software, including three-dimensional models for typical building structures.
• Develop and apply building loads within structural analysis models, including gravity, wind, seismic, snow, rain, and other applicable loads in accordance with ASCE 7 and project-specific criteria.
• Evaluate structural load paths and the transfer of forces and reactions between slabs, beams, columns, walls, lateral systems, foundations, connections, and other structural components.
• Review structural analysis results for reasonableness and identify unexpected forces, reactions, deflections, or structural behavior requiring additional evaluation or guidance.
• Apply applicable building codes and material design standards to structural analysis and design while developing greater proficiency in locating, interpreting, and applying code provisions.
• Prepare clear, organized structural calculations and engineering documentation that communicate design assumptions, loading, analysis methods, and design results.
• Read and interpret architectural and structural construction documents and use project information to perform assigned structural engineering and design tasks.
• Develop structural design information for incorporation into project drawings and models, including member sizes, geometry, elevations, reactions, loads, foundation requirements, and typical structural details.
• Provide engineering information to BIM and modeling team members and review assigned portions of drawings and models to verify that design information has been incorporated accurately.
• Perform engineering reviews of assigned portions of structural drawings and models for consistency with calculations and design intent under the guidance of the Project Manager or senior engineer.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), and other construction-phase documentation with appropriate oversight.
• Identify technical questions, unusual analysis results, missing information, and other issues requiring additional engineering direction and communicate them to the appropriate Project Manager or senior engineer.
• Participate in internal project meetings to discuss assigned design work, analysis results, technical questions, and project information needed to advance engineering tasks.
• Attend external project meetings when appropriate to gain experience with project coordination, client communication, and construction-related issues. External communication on behalf of Apex remains under the direction of the Project Manager or Project Executive.
• Apply Apex’s engineering standards, design procedures, calculation requirements, QA/QC processes, documentation…