Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer

While reporting to the Associate Director, Engineering the Senior Structural Engineer will be responsible for design and preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, capital authorization applications, selection of materials, equipment and services, construction management, and equipment installation for engineering projects required to expand, modify, or construct new SONOCO facilities. Responsible for managing project budget, schedule, and performing jobsite inspections to insure compliance with design is achieved.

Will direct and provide engineering guidance to staff engineers, technicians, and others as required to accomplish the above responsibilities.

Develop designs, specifications, and cost estimates for various civil / structural projects that are required to meet the manufacturing needs of SONOCO's facilities located throughout US, Canada, and Mexico. Including facility and heavy industrial equipment foundation structural design.

Provide project and onsite construction management to ensure the requirements of the project are achieved. The position will require an in-depth working knowledge of current industrial facility construction practices; and a comprehensive technical understanding of applications for structural analysis / design in steel, concrete, and wood.

The position also requires highly skilled competencies in technical written communications, oral presentations, customer interactions, teamwork collaborations, and leadership.