Structural Engineer 7

CDM Smith • Denver, CO

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About The Position

CDM Smith is seeking a technical leader in structural engineering to lead structural design efforts on challenging, multidisciplinary projects, influence engineering decisions, and work directly with clients to solve complex problems. The role also includes mentoring engineers, strengthening client relationships, contributing to business development, and advancing the structural practice.

With high-level goals provided, the Structural Engineer leads teams in analyses and designs for reinforced concrete, structural steel, reinforced masonry, and other metal structures of moderate to high complexity. The position directs the development of models, drawings, and specifications; reviews designs for regulatory compliance and signs off on completed designs; coordinates work with other engineering disciplines; and ensures firm policies and practices are followed.

The role also encompasses structural condition assessments, confined-space entries, technical knowledge management, technical publications, proposal development and review, client engagement, and technical guidance and supervision of junior staff. Domestic and/or international travel may be required, with travel estimated at 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.
• 12 years of related experience.
• Expert knowledge of computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
• Expert knowledge of engineering principles of design.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software, including Excel and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Expert knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ability to arrange and lay out structural systems and elements for strength, stability, constructability, and construction economy.
• Expert knowledge of engineering analysis and design software, such as Revit, STAAD, and RISA.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; travel is estimated at 10% or less.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in structural analyses and designs for reinforced concrete, structural steel, reinforced masonry, and other metal structures of moderate to high complexity.
• Direct the development of structural models, drawings, and specifications.
• Arrange and lay out structural systems and elements for strength, stability, constructability, and construction economy.
• 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.
• Contribute to the firm's technical knowledge management by developing 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 responding to current and potential client requests for proposals.
• Review draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, and applicable regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Meet with current and prospective clients to review their design needs.
• Attend conferences and symposia as appropriate to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services, in collaboration with sales staff.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external clients and related industry contacts.
• Collaborate with clients and government officials to clarify technical questions and provide updates to project management as necessary.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior staff, mentor them, and support their development.
• Supervise junior engineers' project work.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• The company describes an employee experience with career growth and development, support, and resources.
• Discretionary bonuses may apply to the position.

What This Job Offers

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