Structural Engineer 5

CDM Smith•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Structural Engineer leads structural analysis and design for projects ranging from straightforward to highly complex, coordinating multidisciplinary solutions and taking responsibility for completed designs. With general direction, the role creates analyses and designs for reinforced concrete, structural steel, reinforced masonry, and other metal structures to meet client project requirements. It directs development of models, drawings, and specifications; reviews draft designs for regulatory compliance; and signs off on completed designs. The role also coordinates designs across engineering disciplines and ensures firm policies and practices are followed. The position performs structural condition assessments and confined space entries. It contributes technical knowledge management through white papers and technical design documentation, submits technical papers and designs for publication, and may attend conferences or symposia to increase the firm's visibility. It collaborates with sales staff on proposals, reviews draft proposals, and meets with current and prospective clients about design needs. The role provides technical guidance and training to junior staff, mentors them for career development, and may supervise junior engineers on project work. Domestic and/or international travel may be required, at a stated level of 10% or less.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Architectural, or Structural Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent additional directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Seven years of related experience.
Strong knowledge of CADD 3D and 4D software and practices.
Expert knowledge of engineering principles of design.
Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software, such as Excel and Word.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.
Ability to arrange and lay out structural systems and elements for strength, stability, constructability, and construction economy.
Strong knowledge of engineering analysis and design software, such as Revit, STAAD, and RISA.

Responsibilities

Create structural analyses and designs for reinforced concrete, structural steel, reinforced masonry, and other metal structures, from basic to high complexity.
Direct the development of models, drawings, and specifications.
Review draft designs for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and sign off on completed designs.
Coordinate designs with other engineering disciplines and ensure firm policies and practices are followed.
Perform structural condition assessments and confined space entries.
Develop white papers and technical design documentation for new or special-case designs and studies.
Submit technical papers and designs for publication in technical journals.
Collaborate with sales staff to prepare proposals in response to client requests for proposals.
Review draft proposals for compliance with firm, industry, and applicable regulations and best practices.
Meet with current and prospective clients to review their design needs.
Attend conferences and symposia as appropriate to improve visibility of the firm's products and services.
Provide technical guidance and training to junior staff, mentor them, and support their development.
May supervise junior engineers' project work.
Perform other duties as required.