Senior Structural Engineer

Parsons•Houston, TX

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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 position supports industrial, infrastructure, building, and ancillary structure projects, including design, technical review, construction-phase assistance, and coordination with other disciplines and project teams. The role also contributes to quality and continuous improvement, standards development, project management processes, and the mentoring and training of junior staff. US citizenship is required. No security clearance is required.

Requirements

US 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 familiarity with the International Building Code (IBC), 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 both orally and in writing.
Proficiency with personal computers, office networks, and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work on multiple projects while meeting budget and schedule constraints.
Ability to perform and check complex engineering calculations and studies.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting site surveys.
Working knowledge of structural engineering.
Ability to provide technical guidance and coaching in a matrixed team environment.
Ability to interpret and adapt industry best practices, standards, and legislation.
Experience preparing comprehensive technical reports and engineering recommendations.
Experience mentoring and training junior engineers and other personnel.

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.
Support quality and continuous improvement through innovation, creative thinking, and improved results.
Conduct constructability, buildability, and maintainability reviews, particularly 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 and provide 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.
Design major buildings, structures, and ancillary supporting structures.
Review engineering drawings, manufacturer drawings, and equipment specifications.
Provide technical support to Engineering, Design, Operations, and Construction departments.
Guide and inform 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 benefit of the company.
Resolve technical issues arising during standards updates and development.
Work in a matrixed team environment, provide technical guidance and coaching, and communicate expectations to the team.
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 comprehensive written and oral reports on technical problems, investigative findings, and engineering recommendations.
Support the Project Manager and project management processes.
Mentor and train junior engineers and other personnel.