Senior Structural Engineer Job Richmond area,Virginia USA,Engineering

Position: Senior Structural Engineer 3

The Structural Engineer will be responsible for designing, planning, and overseeing the construction of structures to ensure they are safe, sustainable, and cost-effective. This includes buildings, bridges, tunnels, and other infrastructure. The Structural Engineer will collaborate with architects, contractors, and other engineers to deliver high-quality projects.

Responsibilities

Design and Analysis

Perform calculations to ensure structures can withstand various loads and forces and stamp own drawings
Analyze building materials for strength, durability, and cost-effectiveness
Work with design engineers to produce standard designs

Project Management

Be the single point of contact for all design engineers sending work out to multiple structural consultants
Manage the workload to structural consultants with quickest turnaround in mind
Participate in meetings with structural consultants to ensure that they have all necessary inputs and produce a high-quality stamped drawing
Manage project timelines and budgets relative to structural analysis
Support questions coming from construction site related to structural analysis

Compliance and Standards

Ensure all designs adhere to local, state, and federal building codes and regulations

Problem Solving

Identify and resolve design and construction issues
Provide technical advice and support during construction phases

Documentation and Reporting

Prepare and present reports, proposals, and other documentation
Maintain accurate records of design changes and project progress
Coaching new engineers in making cost effective and easy to manufacture designs

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
Experience: 5+ years of experience in structural engineering or related field.
Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license
Skills:
- Proficiency in structural analysis software and other engineering design tools
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and legal regulations
- Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in work
Abilities:
- Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time
- Sitting for extended periods of time
- Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction
- Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
- Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
- Identify and understand the speech of another person

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