Senior Structural Engineer

SSOE, Inc. • Austin, TX

74d • $115,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Within SSOE’s Advanced Technology division, we specialize in high-tech facility design, offering top-tier design and engineering services to a diverse array of clients and markets. Our team is composed of highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals who excel across various disciplines. We pride ourselves on our cross-disciplinary approach, which allows us to understand and address our clients' needs more comprehensively than traditional, siloed methods. What sets us apart is our ability to seamlessly conceptualize, plan, and detail every aspect of design. Our in-house experts collaborate closely, optimizing and enhancing our work through multi-discipline strategy sessions. By leveraging cutting-edge techniques and state-of-the-art software, we deliver industry-leading technology and innovative solutions from day one. We are currently hiring a highly skilled Senior Structural Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading, problem-solving, and mentoring engineering staff with a focus on projects and designs that are cutting-edge structural systems for high-tech or industrial facilities, with a primary focus on steel and strut configurations. As a Senior Structural Engineer at SSOE, you’ll not only excel in technical expertise but also play a crucial role in mentoring, providing technical direction, and leading a team. This position will be a hybrid position, requiring occasional onsite work. Local candidates are encouraged to apply, but relocation assistance can be provided for well-qualified candidates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis from an ABET accredited college.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
• Structural Engineer (SE) licensure is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of structural design codes and standards, including ASCE, AISC, and ACI.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building codes, including seismic provisions.
• Experience with engineering software, such as RISA and STAAD.
• Experience with Revit is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in the mentorship, leadership, and development of staff.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of structures, including steel frames, reinforced concrete structures, strut, foundations, and platforms used in high-tech or industrial facilities.
• Develop innovative solutions to optimize structural integrity and performance.
• Conduct detailed load analysis to determine the forces (dead loads, live loads, seismic loads, etc.) acting on the structure.
• Manage and optimize the design of steel structures, including trusses, frames, and other load-bearing elements.
• Evaluate stability and safety of the existing systems using structural engineering principles.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations while producing comprehensive technical documentation, reports, and drawings.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software proficiently for modeling, drafting, and detailing structural designs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate structural designs seamlessly into larger facility plans.
• Apply established design techniques and exercises discernment in adapting and modifying design concepts as needed.
• Uphold quality control by adhering to company and team design and CAD standards.
• Work with other Sr. Engineers, Sr. Project Managers, and other stakeholders on specific assigned objectives.
• Coordinate with various engineering disciplines within the organization to collaborate, optimize, and improve work.
• Assist all levels of Management in articulating technical discipline capability requirements.
• Perform field verifications / site walks to identify, verify, resolve, and incorporate solutions into design packages.
• Identify, champion, mentor, and coach the development of less experienced staff.
• Provide technical support and expertise to colleagues and clients as required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering practices and standards.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching)
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• PTO
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees