ENGINEER, SENIOR - CIVIL/STRUCTURAL (Salary)

Parsons•Kingsport, TN

14d

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Structural Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to provide Structural Engineering support to design and construction oversight for Facilities Design and Construction projects for our DoD customers .

Requirements

US citizenship is required.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or related field)
8+ years of related work experience
Professional Structural Engineer (SE) license is required with ability to obtain licensure in other states.
Must be fully conversant with the International Building Code (IBC) and Standards like ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC Steel Construction Manual, and TMS 402/602.
Must have sound overall experience in designing reinforced concrete (cast-in-place and precast construction), structural steel and masonry structures.
Experience working with Autodesk REVIT
Proficiency in utilizing structural engineering software programs like Risa 3d, SAP, ETABS, SAFE, RAM Structural System, Staad.Pro, and Enercalc.
Good organizational and communication skills.
Able to express ideas concisely and clearly, both orally and in writing.
Proficient in the use of office personal computers, office networks, and the Microsoft Office suite of software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Masters’ degree in structural engineering
PhD in any area of structural engineering is desirable but not mandatory.
Conduct Site Surveys
Design and Engineering services for identified locations throughout the United States
Work under the supervision of a design lead and other engineers and designers.
Ensure compliance with Government and National Codes and Standards.
Work on the design of major buildings and structures.
Work on the design for other ancillary supporting structures.
Review of engineering drawings, manufacturer drawings and equipment specifications.
Technical support provided to various departments including Engineering, Design, Operations and Construction.
Guide and inform on the development, enhancement, and refinement of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on a routine basis.
Working knowledge of structural engineering.
Assist Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in technical discussions to facilitate the development and updating of standards.
Ability to interpret and adapt relevant industry best practices, standards, and legislation for the benefit of the Company.
Resolve technical issues that may arise in updating and development of standards.
Work in a matrixed team environment and promote team effectiveness by providing technical guidance and coaching and communicating expectations to the team.
Ability to prioritize work and be a team member on multiple projects at one time under budget and time constraints.
Ability to perform and check complex calculations and studies (steel structures, concrete foundations, etc.).
Prepare comprehensive written and oral reports of technical problems, investigative findings, and engineering recommendations.
Support Project Manager and Project Management Processes.
Mentor and train junior engineers and other personnel.
Active Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one .

Responsibilities

Performing complex engineering tasks and particularly important engineering work efficiently and accurately to support various industrial and infrastructure projects.
Preparing engineering computations, quantity takeoffs, estimates, and designs
Preparing, coordinating, and supervising engineering design for assigned projects/tasks.
Preparing technical specifications and scope of work descriptions
Coordinating structural engineering activities and other disciplines
Preparing requests for geotechnical investigations
Participating in proposal writing, client meetings, and client presentations
Committing to quality and continuous improvement through innovation, creative thinking, and improved results
Performs constructability, build ability, and maintainability reviews, especially as related to structural systems.
Reviews shop drawing and construction-phase submittals when issues arise that require specific technical assistance.
Makes site trips to collect structural engineering related data and construction contractor performance.