Senior Structural Engineer
About The Position
The Structural Engineer will perform independent structural design and work interdependently within a multi-disciplinary design team. This role involves designing structures for ground-up, industrial buildings/facilities, commercial buildings, and healthcare facilities. The engineer will utilize specific engineering software, maintain knowledge of the latest codes and standards, and drive projects toward efficient and cost-effective designs. Responsibilities include performing structural analysis, designing for seismic requirements, learning and implementing Lean design principles, maintaining documentation, and interfacing with project teams. The role also involves reviewing contractor submittals, responding to RFIs, conducting site visits, developing construction costs, and adhering to safety and quality procedures. A positive working environment and performing other assigned duties are also expected.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering is required.
- At least 5-10 years of experience in Building Engineering or Construction is required.
- Familiarity with REVIT (a plus).
- Ability to lead and deliver the project from inception to construction documents with minimal supervision.
- Structural Steel, Concrete and Masonry.
- Significant functional knowledge and use of Codes and design standards is required.
- Knowledge of construction process.
- Seismic experience for structural and non-structural elements.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Lean Design Practices is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Design structures – ground-up, industrial buildings/facilities, commercial buildings, and healthcare facilities.
- Develop strong knowledge and utilize the engineering software used by Vestal for the development of design packages.
- Maintain strong knowledge of the latest codes and standards.
- Assign/determine all appropriate loads to structures based on project and code requirements.
- Drive projects toward efficient and cost-effective designs.
- Perform structural analysis on steel and concrete structural systems.
- Design and/or analyze structural systems for local seismic requirements where applicable. Research seismic requirements for specific locations.
- Learn and implement Lean design principles.
- Maintain files of calculations and structural documentation on projects where assigned as structural engineer.
- Interface directly with project Lead CAD/Designers, engineers, and Project Managers to develop and coordinate structural system general arrangements and system details.
- Lead in design and construction using all structural materials and systems.
- Review of contractors’ submittments and response to Requests for Information (RFIs) during construction.
- Site visits for pre-design field investigations and/or construction observations as required.
- Develop probable construction cost.
- Follow construction safety guidelines.
- Comply with Company’s Quality Control and Project Management procedures.
- Promote a positive working environment in order to achieve the organization’s goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
