Senior Structural Engineer

Parsons Corporation•San Antonio, TX

4d•$88,400 - $154,700

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to provide structural engineering support for design and construction oversight on Facilities Design and Construction projects for Department of Defense customers. The role supports industrial and infrastructure projects, including major buildings, structures, and ancillary supporting structures. It involves preparing and coordinating designs, calculations, estimates, specifications, and scopes of work; coordinating with other disciplines; and providing technical support throughout design and construction. The position is part of Parsons’ Federal Solutions team, which delivers services and solutions to U.S. government customers.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
Master’s degree in structural engineering.
At least 8 years of related work experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license, with the ability to obtain licensure in other states.
Full conversance with the International Building Code (IBC) and standards including ASCE 7, ACI 318, the AISC Steel Construction Manual, and TMS 402/602.
Sound overall experience designing reinforced concrete structures, including cast-in-place and precast construction, as well as structural steel and masonry structures.
Experience working with Autodesk Revit.
Proficiency with structural engineering software such as RISA-3D, SAP, ETABS, SAFE, and STAAD.Pro.
Good organizational and communication skills, with the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
Proficiency with office personal computers, office networks, and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work under the supervision of a design lead and other engineers and designers.
Experience working on the design of major buildings, structures, and ancillary supporting structures.
Working knowledge of structural engineering.
Ability to work effectively in a matrixed team and provide technical guidance and coaching.
Ability to prioritize work across multiple projects while meeting budget and schedule constraints.

Responsibilities

Perform complex engineering tasks and important engineering work efficiently and accurately for industrial and infrastructure projects.
Prepare engineering computations, quantity takeoffs, estimates, and designs.
Prepare, coordinate, and supervise engineering design for assigned projects and tasks.
Prepare technical specifications and scope-of-work descriptions.
Coordinate structural engineering activities with other disciplines.
Prepare requests for geotechnical investigations.
Participate in proposal writing, client meetings, and client presentations.
Contribute to quality and continuous improvement through innovation, creative thinking, and improved results.
Conduct constructability, buildability, and maintainability reviews, especially for structural systems.
Review shop drawings and construction-phase submittals when issues require specific technical assistance.
Make site trips to collect structural engineering data and assess construction contractor performance.
Conduct site surveys.
Provide design and engineering services for locations throughout the United States.
Ensure compliance with government and national codes and standards.
Review engineering drawings, manufacturer drawings, and equipment specifications.
Provide technical support to Engineering, Design, Operations, and Construction departments.
Guide the development, enhancement, and refinement of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Assist subject matter experts in technical discussions to develop and update standards.
Interpret and adapt relevant industry best practices, standards, and legislation for the company.
Resolve technical issues related to the updating and development of standards.
Work in a matrixed team environment and promote team effectiveness through technical guidance, coaching, and communication of expectations.
Prioritize work and contribute to multiple projects within budget and time constraints.
Perform and check complex calculations and studies, including steel structures and concrete foundations.
Prepare written and oral reports of technical problems, investigative findings, and engineering recommendations.
Support the Project Manager and project management processes.
Mentor and train junior engineers and other personnel.