Mid-Level Structural Engineer

AFRY • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

AFRY is seeking a Mid-Level Structural Engineer to lead the structural portion of projects within multidisciplinary teams. The role covers structural design for new structures and upgrades to existing structures, including investigations and recommendations for clients. Work spans site investigations, front-end planning, and detailed engineering for multidisciplinary projects.

The engineer will lead engineers and designers, develop structural designs and recommendations, and oversee the quality and completion of construction drawings, specifications, reports, and other project documentation. The position includes project leadership for small projects and larger projects with little oversight, from conceptual and feasibility work through detailed design, construction, and site observation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in Structural Engineering.
• Knowledge of steel, concrete, and timber design and familiarity with applicable codes, including IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, and AISC.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills for communicating with clients and employees, virtually and in person.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills, attention to detail, and self-motivation.
• Ability to identify and establish work priorities, set deadlines, and balance multiple projects.
• Adaptability, problem-solving ability, ability to work under tight deadlines, and ability to learn and apply new technologies with minimal support.
• Working knowledge of current industry codes and standards and experience with current engineering analysis software and techniques.
• Ability to maintain and develop relationships with existing and potential clients, recognize their needs, and respond appropriately.
• Must have the right to live and work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred knowledge of Revit, BIM, AutoCAD, RISA 3D, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, or ability to obtain one within one year of employment.
• Personal attributes sought: strong work ethic, analytical skills, adaptability, leadership, judgment, teamwork and cooperation, communication, and a desire to educate and train.

Responsibilities

• Lead small projects and larger projects with little oversight, managing assigned staff and project quality, budget, and schedule throughout conceptual, feasibility, detailed design, and construction stages.
• Assist with proposals and marketing materials by defining project scopes and describing activities on past projects.
• Establish project scope, structural budgets, and design approach.
• Meet with client personnel to support preliminary planning and identify design concepts.
• Work with clients and professional counterparts to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in line with or exceeding client expectations.
• Design structural systems and components for commercial and industrial facilities in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Perform structural engineering, detailing, analysis, and design, and write technical and study reports.
• Plan, design, and review plans in coordination with mechanical, process, electrical, architectural, and civil disciplines.
• Visit project sites to collect data and observe construction progress.
• Lead engineers and designers in developing structural project designs and oversee the quality and completion of drawings, specifications, reports, and other project documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive performance-oriented compensation.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Various forms of flexibility to help integrate personal life with professional commitments.
• Opportunity to work with recognized global industry leaders and colleagues from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level