Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer – Mount Pleasant, SC

Thomas & Hutton is a growing, well-established civil engineering firm providing consulting services throughout the southeast. We are an award-winning company that has been recognized as one of the best places to work in Georgia and South Carolina. Our services include Civil, Environmental, Structural and Marine Engineering;
Land Surveying;
Land Planning;
Landscape Architecture;
Geographic Information Systems and Construction Administration.

Position
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Senior Structural Engineer in Mount Pleasant (Charleston), SC. The ideal candidate will be involved with the concept planning, assessments, design and construction administration of a large variety of structures for both internal and external clients, public and private. Markets for structural services include industrial, commercial, municipal, marine, institutional, residential and energy. Structures may include, but are not limited to, treatment plants, marinas, bulkheads, piers, wharves, bridges, buildings, drainage and water control structures, pump stations, monuments, specialty equipment foundations, and erosion control solutions.

Design and analysis of concrete, wood, structural steel, cold formed steel, masonry, aluminum, and composite materials will be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design & analysis, prepare reports, perform condition assessments, and prepare construction plans & specifications.
• Mentor engineers and designers.
• Lead the technical development program for the department.
• Lead and coordinate the Revit development program for the department.
• Communicate with department staff and manage workload.
• Coordinate between the structural department and other disciplines.
• Support proposal preparation: assist with development of the scope of work, schedule and budget.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Assist with the preparation of opinions of cost.
• Prepare and review drawings prepared using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Manage technical quality control review process within the department.
• Perform field work for condition assessments for a variety of structures.
• Perform construction administration and oversight, reviewing submittals, responding to contractor questions and visiting job sites.

Note: Standing, walking and, at times, climbing, for long periods of time will be required.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. US Professional Engineering License is required in at least one state (preferred states: SC, GA, NC, TN or NCEES for reciprocity).

Experience: Minimum of 15+ years’ experience in design of structures.

Skills:

• Ability to work a regular schedule of 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM Mondays through Thursdays, 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM on Fridays, and occasionally at night and on weekends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to mentor PEs and EITs.
• Ability to manage assigned projects, including workload, resources, deadlines, and budgets.
• Ability to interact with clients and contractors.
• Experience designing a variety of structures, using a variety of materials.
• Fluency with finite element modeling (primarily RISA and SAP
  2000), design programs and hand calculations.
• Ability to use Mathcad to produce calculations.
• Ability to use AutoCAD Civil 3D and Revit to produce drawings.
• Proven ability to multi-task, appropriately prioritize workflow and complete tasks within budget.
• Ability to perform construction services for structural projects and work with contractors.
• Ability to perform field work for assessments and construction observation in a variety of environments.
• Ability to solve problems and evaluate a variety of options.
• Excellent time management skills.

Sponsorship
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Please note, sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace & E-Verify Participant.

Thomas & Hutton’s Mission Statement, “Relationships and Solutions for Success,” describes our commitment to clients as well as to the professional and personal success of our employees.

Thomas & Hutton was named to the Best Places to Work in South Carolina and Georgia by SCBIZ and Georgia Trend, and named one of the best Civil Engineering firms to work for by Zweig White. For more, visit

Benefits

• Superior Health, Dental, Vision, and Rx Insurance Programs
• Condensed work schedule
• Generous base compensation and bonus plan
• Retirement Plans
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Thomas & Hutton University – On-site professional development hours and continuing education credits
• College tuition reimbursement programs (Graduate & Undergraduate)
• In-house Up and Ready Civil 3D Software Training Program

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.