Mid-Level Structural Engineer

AFRY • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

AFRY’s Structural Engineers design new structures and upgrades to existing structures, and conduct investigations to make expert recommendations to clients. The work includes site investigations, structural engineering, and drafting for front-end planning and detailed engineering on multidisciplinary projects.

As a Mid-Level Structural Engineer, you will have Discipline Lead responsibilities on multidisciplinary project teams. You will lead engineers and designers in developing and designing the structural portions of projects, make design recommendations and decisions, and oversee the quality and completion of construction drawings, specifications, reports, and other project documentation. You will lead small projects and larger projects with limited oversight, managing assigned staff and project quality, budget, and schedule through conceptual design, feasibility, detailed design, construction, and other project stages.

The role also involves defining project scopes, structural budgets, and design approaches; meeting with clients to identify preliminary plans and design concepts; and coordinating with clients and professional counterparts to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in line with client expectations. You will design structural systems and components for commercial and industrial facilities in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements; prepare structural details, analyses, designs, and technical or study reports; collaborate with other engineering and design disciplines; and visit project sites to collect data and observe construction progress.

AFRY USA serves process-industry clients in pulp and paper, mining and metals, food and beverage, chemicals, and biorefining. The company provides services across the project lifecycle, including engineering studies, implementation engineering, construction support, commissioning, and start-up services. The position requires the right to live and work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Structural Engineering.
• Knowledge of steel, concrete, and timber design and familiarity with applicable codes, including IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, and AISC.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills for communicating with clients and employees virtually and in person.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills, attention to detail, and self-motivation.
• Ability to identify and establish work priorities, set deadlines, and balance multiple projects.
• Adaptability, problem-solving ability, and ability to work under tight deadlines and learn and apply new technologies with minimal support.
• Working knowledge of current industry codes and standards and experience with current engineering analysis software and techniques.
• Ability to maintain and develop relationships with existing and potential clients, recognize their needs, and respond appropriately.
• Right to live and work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred knowledge of Revit, BIM, AutoCAD, RISA 3D, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain one within one year of employment.
• Desired personal attributes include strong work ethic, analytical skills, adaptability, leadership, judgment, teamwork and cooperation, communication, and a desire to educate and train.

Responsibilities

• Lead small projects and larger projects with limited oversight, managing assigned staff and the quality, budget, and schedule of project work across project stages.
• Assist with proposals and marketing materials by defining and writing up project scopes and activities from past projects.
• Establish project scope, structural budgets, and design approaches.
• Meet with client personnel to assist with preliminary planning and identify design concepts.
• Work with clients and professional counterparts to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to client expectations.
• Design structural systems and components for commercial and industrial facilities in accordance with recognized codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Perform structural engineering, detailing, analysis, and design, and write technical and study reports.
• Participate in planning, designing, and reviewing plans, coordinating with mechanical, process, electrical, architectural, and civil disciplines.
• Oversee the completion and quality of construction drawings, specifications, reports, and other project documentation.
• Visit project sites to collect data and observe construction progress.

Benefits

• Competitive, performance-oriented compensation.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• Accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Various forms of flexibility to help integrate personal life and professional commitments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level