Structural Engineer

Synergi LLC•Elkridge, MD

About The Position

Responsible for the design and structural analysis of monumental stairs structures and other miscellaneous metals assemblies. This includes materials such as steel, aluminum, concrete, timber, stainless, and bronze as well as the analysis of glass as a component in the overall stair and guardrail assemblies. The scope of work includes design assistance during the preconstruction, construction, and installation phases of our projects. This includes preparation and review of calculation packages for submittal utilizing structural engineering software and the review of submittal drawing prepared by our detailing department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structural Focus)
Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure required.
5+ years of structural engineering experience.
Expertise in value engineering, structural analysis, and design optimization.
Expertise in fabrication, primarily steel structures.
Strong knowledge of industry codes, standards, and software (AutoCAD, STAAD, Revit, etc.).
Excellent leadership, communication, and client engagement skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with technical proposals, peer review logistics, and rigging plans.
Attend client meetings, conduct design walkthroughs, and discuss potential risks.
Collaborate with clients to provide options that meet design intent within budget constraints.
Serve as an in-house expert, offering Value Engineering (VE) solutions and technical support.
Discuss stair designs with clients and GCs to support Client Relations (CR) and Business Development (BD) efforts.
Assist in securing contracts and engage in discussions with potential clients.
Perform early analysis, initial calculations, loading assessments, and sizing.
Lead Value Engineering efforts early in the design phase, including optimizing sizing, welds, and connections.
Oversee and manage 3rd-party engineers by balancing workloads and performing QA/QC reviews.
Ensure designs align with design intent, budget requirements, and constructability considerations.
Maintain the engineering workload resource sheet and assist with engineering RFQs.
Broaden the company’s engineering network and challenge designs to avoid overengineering.
Conduct constructability reviews and streamline design processes to reduce back-and-forth adjustments.
Perform third-party QA/QC and confirm that comments are addressed prior to resubmission.
Provide field engineering support for issues that arise during fabrication or field conditions.
Offer in-house technical guidance and conduct virtual or in-person structural inspections.
Perform QA/QC on welds, structural elements, and fabrication best practices (e.g., bolted vs. welded, CJP vs. PJP).
Review and approve rigging and erection plans.
Conduct final QA/QC on fabrication drawings for welds and other structural elements.
Review for Seal and /or Seal calculation packages and drawings prepared in house.