Structural Engineer

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As a Structural Engineer your role is to work with general supervision and direction on multiple projects, and as a team member on larger projects under the guidance of a Senior Structural Engineer. You will perform and develop evaluations, analyses, calculations, design drawings, recommendations, and specifications for engineered systems for projects in accordance with applicable codes and engineering standards/practices.

• Perform preliminary and detailed structural analysis and design for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants, Reservoirs, other Hydraulic Containment Facilities, Industrial Structures, and Administrative Buildings

• Design, analyze, and specify primarily reinforced concrete, masonry and structural steel systems and buildings

• Be responsible for projects of varying complexity and size

• Lead or support an engineering Team responsible for evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering all structural engineered systems or products for a project

• Lead or support an engineering Team responsible for the preparation and revisions to documentation in various structural phases including conceptual design, detailed design, and construction support.

• Engage in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats

• Utilize computing technologies for the development of three-dimensional models of structural systems and provide markups for junior engineers/designers

• Lead or support project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors

• Participating in client project requirement meetings and value analysis

• Assist project technical leaders and project managers with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule

• Lead or support preparation, and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents

• Be responsible for the preparation of structural calculations using company standard software, and proprietary manufacturer software

• Assist in the development of new standards and specifications for the structural group

• Work on multiple projects, simultaneously with virtual teams as needed

• Assist in project administration including, writing reports, gathering information, drafting proposals, drafting correspondence, tracking project costs and, completing progress reports.

• Review Contractor’s shop drawing and submittals regarding structural work, investigating and developing engineered solutions to Contractor’s Requests for Information.

• Assist technical staff in field activities including, structural observations, monitoring, and other fieldwork

• Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.

• Requisite knowledge and application of structural design codes, standards, and applicable building codes

• General understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications

• Strong knowledge of structural systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards

• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness, manage time to meet project budgets and schedules and take responsibility for overall structural project work

• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought

• Ability to mentor and develop junior staff

• Thorough understanding of structural engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others

• Advanced oral and written communication skills, provide examples of…