Senior Civil​/Structural Engineer

Job Summary

Generally responsible for performing all aspects of the complete design of complex civil/structural engineering assignments. Work is performed under general supervision and requires extensive progressive experience in civil/structural engineering, applying advanced engineering techniques and analysis.

• Familiarize with and apply department design and drafting standards.
• Understand project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
• Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies to determine the simplest, most efficient approach.
• Produce estimate‑level preliminary designs and material take‑offs suitable for the project scope.
• Produce detail design calculations and sketches for materials of construction.
• Check calculations made by other engineers for accuracy, code, specification and engineering practice compliance.
• Assist the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems.
• Prepare sufficient sketches and details necessary for completion of engineering drawings.
• Consult with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure smooth flow of vital information.
• Advise the senior engineer concerning design or scope changes identified.
• Assist other engineers in developing and assembling scopes, drawings and specifications into a “package” to enable purchase inquiries.
• Review and check vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for civil/structural input.
• Develop construction specifications.
• Review fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings.
• Perform fieldwork to gather field data, check tie‑ins and provide construction support.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel.
• Lead small to large size teams, coordinating civil/structural efforts and keeping the team focused on scope, schedule and budget.
• Identify and develop work sharing packages for interoffice execution support.
• Estimate and schedule professional service hours and assess progress and quality of civil/structural work.

• Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university; structural coursework required for structural engineering positions.
• Registration: Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of relevant industrial experience in civil/structural engineering.
• Prior Project Management
  
  Experience:
  
  Preferred: experience as a Project Manager on single‑discipline projects or as a CSA lead on major capital projects.
• Leadership: Ability to supervise engineering staff on industrial projects ranging from small to large capital size projects.
• Bid Package Review: Ability to assemble and review bid packages for large‑scale civil/structural work scopes.
• Codes & Standards: Familiarity with applicable engineering codes (IBC, AISC, ASCE, ACI, etc.) required.
• Software: Experience with civil/structural analysis software (RISA‑3D & RISA Foundation preferred); proficiency with CAD software and Microsoft Office.
• Design & Quality: Ability to produce estimate‑level preliminary designs, develop conceptual layouts, and apply the quality program for the CSA department.
• Ability to perform field work to gather relevant project data and provide construction support as required.
• Skill to develop detailed sketches necessary for completing engineering drawings.
• Knowledge to check calculations for code and specification conformance and good engineering practice.

Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.