Structural Engineer

Weston & Sampson•Columbia, SC

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to work alongside our growing team in North and South Carolina. Innovative and reliable for more than a century, Weston & Sampson strives to make the world a better place through interdisciplinary design, engineering, and environmental services. An employee-owned company (ESOP) of more than 725 professionals, we are seeking talented technical and professional individuals to join our growing firm. Dedicated to improving quality of life for both our clients and our employees, we offer opportunities to collaborate on meaningful projects that transform the environment, with a team that respects and values your ideas. Weston & Sampson offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and dynamic career growth, in an equitable and welcoming corporate culture that embraces diverse perspectives and experiences and recognizes people for their contributions. Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as valuable insight from other untapped groups without our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve. Your world is always changing, and so are we. Join us as we grow: https://www.westonandsampson.com/join-our-team/

Requirements

BS in Civil Engineering is required with a structural concentration, MS in Civil Engineering is a plus
Licensed Professional Engineer in North Carolina, South Carolina, or ability to become licensed withing 6 months.
Willingness to work in a team environment to collaborate and problem solve daily challenges
Expertise in AutoCAD and REVIT are highly desirable
Understanding of the North Carolina and South Carolina Building Codes (Building and Existing Building) is desirable
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ETABS, RISA, STAAD, Visual Analysis, or other structural design and analysis software is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform on-site field work related to buildings and other structures
Work with others to plan, design, and perform construction administration of a variety of vertical and horizontal structure type projects, including project budgeting, work flow scheduling, and coordination with other disciplines
Perform studies and prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates; and peer review services of designs and reports prepared by others
Work with the technical staff to assist in pursuits for new business, including proposal writing and other business development type activities for this locale
Present technical concepts and alternatives to clients, including public presentations, to support permits and other approvals
Assist the Project Managers to organize, schedule, direct and staff each project
Delegate necessary responsibility to junior staff in order to complete projects within the contract scope, budget and schedule
Manage phases of assigned projects that may include oversight of contractors and sub-consultants
Some travel will be required to client meetings and project sites, and potentially to other Weston & Sampson office locations