Senior Structural Engineer

SmithGroup • Dallas, TX

76d • $123,000 - $145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future. The Dallas office of SmithGroup is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our team.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering with a concentration in Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• Master's degree in Structural or Architectural Engineering preferred.
• 15+ years of structural and civil engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Structural Engineer (SE) licensure preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with team members in other disciplines, consultants, and clients.
• A working knowledge of the design and construction process, project administration and administration procedures.
• Proficiency with Structural Analysis Programs and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with CAD and/or REVIT is a plus.
• Interest in and active participation in professional societies a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership of structural engineering team on large and complex projects.
• Perform structural analysis, design and documentation of buildings, site structures, architectural features and complex projects involving interdisciplinary project teams.
• Develop structural designs for structures of various materials that experience multiple loading conditions that could include extreme loading (high wind, heavy snow, high seismic, blast, progressive collapse, etc.).
• Create and develop innovative planning and design concepts for projects through collaboration with architectural design leaders.
• Independently assess design requirements, determine level of effort and provide input on scheduling and fees.
• Manage and monitor structural and budget performance of projects.
• Revise, review, and coordinate construction documents (drawings and specifications) to meet project requirements.
• Lead quality assurance reviews of projects developed by other teams.
• Direct and manage team's construction administration including site visits as required for observation, answering contractor questions, or representing the owner in reviewing completed work.
• Prepare presentation drawings, assist in developing proposal materials and participate in presentations both internally and externally.
• Supervise, mentor and train Structural Engineers, CAD/Structural techs, interns and junior staff.
• Work with discipline leadership to grow the structural engineering group in local office/region.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Hybrid work environment.
• 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off.
• 8 paid federal holidays.
• 15 extra Fridays off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellbeing resources.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flex spending account.
• Voluntary insurance options.
• 401(k) program with employer matching.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• One-on-one career coaching.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree