Structural Engineer 6

CDM Smith • Cross Lanes, WV

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About The Position

CDM Smith is seeking a Structural Engineer to lead analysis and design work for complex reinforced concrete, structural steel, reinforced masonry, and specialty structures. The role is part of the Florida team and involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients, mentoring developing engineers, influencing technical solutions, contributing to proposals and thought leadership, and building a reputation as a trusted structural engineering expert.

With high-level goals provided, the engineer leads teams in developing structural analyses and designs of moderate to high complexity, directs the preparation of models, drawings, and specifications, and reviews completed designs for regulatory compliance. The position also includes structural condition assessments and confined space entries, coordination with other engineering disciplines, and ensuring firm policies and practices are followed.

The engineer contributes technical knowledge through white papers and technical design documentation, submits technical papers and designs for publication, and supports proposal development and client engagement. The role provides technical guidance and training to junior staff, mentors them for future growth, and may supervise junior engineers on project work. Travel of 10% or less may be required, depending on duties, workload, and project demands.

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.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Expert knowledge of computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
• Expert knowledge of engineering design principles.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software, including 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.
• Expert knowledge of engineering analysis and design software, such as Revit, STAAD, and RISA.

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.
• Review draft designs for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and sign off on completed designs.
• Coordinate designs with other engineering disciplines.
• Ensure firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
• 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 current and potential client requests for proposals.
• Review draft proposals for compliance with firm, industry, and applicable government regulations and best practices.
• Meet with current and prospective clients to discuss design needs.
• Attend conferences and symposia as appropriate to increase the visibility of the firm's products and services.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior staff.
• Mentor junior staff and support their professional development within the discipline and firm.
• May supervise junior engineers' project work.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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