Lead Engineer - Structural

Why Work for ZCS
We believe that people matter, that collaboration is key, and that learning leads to growth. At ZCS, we strive to create work environments that are both inspiring and rewarding. In the workplace, our project teams are developed to foster relationship-building and provide hands-on experience and mentorship. Outside of the office, we host multiple company-wide events every year intended to make each employee's experience at ZCS as enjoyable and productive as possible.

We are always on the lookout for new talent and those who are seeking a meaningful career.

Here are some of the things we value at ZCS (and we think you might, too).

Great Benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Generous PTO
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Excellent Health Insurance Plans
  Including HSA, FSA, and HRA
• 401K Contribution
• Profit Sharing Contributions
• Bonus Structure
• Free Parking

Company Culture

• Annual Company Wide Summer Event
• Annual Company Wide Christmas Party
• Fully Stocked Kitchens
• Frequent ZCS Hosted Lunches and Activities
• EEO Dedicated to Creating and Maintaining a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Remote Work Opportunities
• Training Events
• Work / Life Balance

Meaningful Careers

• Mentorship for Entry-Level Staff
• Advancement Opportunities
• Structured Career Path
• Paid Licensure / Continuing Ed.
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Project Diversity

Dedicated to Your Success:
Excellence, Creativity, and Teamwork

We have high standards and expectations - and we're dedicated to giving you the tools needed to succeed.
No challenge is too big. We do what it takes to deliver successful projects to our clients. Every difficult challenge can be met with a creative solution.
We work together. As a multi-disciplinary firm, we collaborate, bounce ideas off each other, and solve problems like no one else can.
Above all, we're invested in our employees and their success.

Description

As a Lead Engineer in the structural discipline, you will ultimately leverage your in-depth knowledge of engineering and construction, strategic thinking, collaborative skills, and strong communication acumen to manage projects through completion and develop construction documents. The responsibilities of this position include:

• Utilize knowledge and experience in the design of industry standard structural design media including timber, steel, concrete, and masonry to develop construction documents for projects ranging from private residences to K-12 campuses and commercial developments.
• Perform structural calculations and prepare calculation packages for jurisdictional approval.
• Manage project delivery and utilize staff in a team atmosphere to produce projects from concept through construction including project status monitoring, tracking staff schedules and workload, project deadlines, and completing projects on time and on budget.
• Lead project development through standard design processes (schematic design, design development, and construction documents).
• Review construction documents for compliance with applicable codes such as the International Building Code (IBC), Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC), ASCE 41, AISC Manual of Steel Construction, ACI-318, and National Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS).
• Follow projects through construction through review and processing of RFI's, material submittals, and periodic on-site construction observation.
• Collaborate with project partners (in-house disciplines, owners, architects, sub-consultants, etc.).
• Assist and instruct entry level staff on technical and project management best practices.
• Perform Project Manager duties as required.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and may be changed as deemed necessary by the Company.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from and ABET accredited university required.
• 5 years minimum post graduate structural engineering experience in a consulting firm that provides structural engineering services for low to mid-rise structures (preferred but not…