Structural Engineer

Overview:

Exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection and use of standard techniques, and solves problems when encountered. A licensed engineer who works on a variety of projects on structural design, preparation of implementation documentation, coordination with clients and construction administration. Collaborates with the project team to organize and plan projects.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with project team to effectively execute structural engineering design and delivery of structural implementation documents
• May coordinate early phase effort for determination of most appropriate structural framing system(s) and project criteria including building code, fire-rating, gravity/lateral loads and other unique requirements of the project
• Performs effectively as a team member during design and/or construction phases
• May prepare and/or review structural specifications for projects at each phase of delivery
• Maintains active awareness of the production schedule for responsible task(s)
• Coordinates structural CA effort including engineering site visitation, field report documentation, submittal review, response to project RFI’s, and review of structural change order requests
• Revises implementation documents from markups and/or instructions and reviews completed tasks at key intervals for accuracy/completeness
• Reviews work of EIT staff
• Directs the work of structural drafting staff for implementation documentation
• Utilizes standard engineering practices and techniques to adjust and correlate data; recognizes and resolves discrepancies in results
• May be responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements
• Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, coordination with other disciplines and technical issues
• Consistently documents project meetings and telephone conversations
• Maintains knowledge of products and materials available on the market
• Travel may be required

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Accredited professional degree in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering or related field
• Typically 5+ years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

• Professional engineering or structural engineering licensure required (structural engineering licensure preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Advanced – expert-level experience, knowledge or skills

Intermediate – experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work

Basic – familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and may perform elementary functions depending on role

• Intermediate knowledge of software such as Revit and BIM required
• Intermediate knowledge of structural analytical software required
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite required
• Intermediate knowledge of building codes, material design standards, select structural standards, constructability, etc. required
• Basic knowledge of project management tools (Vision, Portfolio, etc.) preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of integrated design, engineering building systems and QA/QC process required
• Intermediate ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required
• Intermediate ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required
• Intermediate ability to work and collaborate in a team environment required
• Intermediate ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
• Intermediate ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

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