Senior Structural Designer

Stantec • Boise, ID

2d

About The Position

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec. Your Opportunity Stantec is in search of Senior Structural Designer to work independently on small and medium projects, and as a team leader of larger projects responsible for work of Structural Designers. The Senior Structural Designer will be able to evaluate, select, and specify engineered systems or products for a project.

Requirements

• Requisite knowledge and application of structural design codes, standards, and applicable building codes
• Strong knowledge of structural systems, seismic design, construction means and methods, materials, and industry standards
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form concepts and ideas to a diverse audience of Architects, Engineers, and Owner clients effectively
• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively both independently and in team settings
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought
• Minimum of 8 years of related work and/or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or a diploma in Structural Engineering / Architectural Technology
• Experience with modeling software (Autodesk Revit)
• Experience with general business software (Microsoft Office suite)
• Experience with industry standard Structural Engineering software (CSI, RISA, RAM, etc.)
• Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.
• Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering or Structural Engineering license is preferred

Responsibilities

• Independently complete calculations and drawings for small and medium projects
• Development of job specific specifications independently for less complex projects
• Lead junior engineers in complex projects
• Works with and coordinates with architectural interiors, and other engineering disciplines
• Independently perform Construction Administration duties including completing field observations reports, responding to RFIs, submittal reviews, and evaluating contractor change orders
• Perform calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software
• Communicate design issues and solutions with the design team and Owner clients
• Understanding industry standard design processes and understanding of construction means and methods
• Work within project scope, budgets, and design approach to deliver projects to clients on time, on budget, and at a high level of client service
• Nurtures existing client relationships.
• Assist with development of design standards

What This Job Offers

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