Structural Engineer

HKS, Inc.•Houston, TX

About The Position

Exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection and use of standard techniques, and solves problems when encountered. A licensed engineer who works on a variety of projects on structural design, preparation of implementation documentation, coordination with clients and construction administration. Collaborates with the project team to organize and plan projects.

Requirements

Accredited professional degree in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering or related field
Typically 5+ years of experience
Professional engineering or structural engineering licensure required (structural engineering licensure preferred)
Intermediate knowledge of software such as Revit and BIM required
Intermediate knowledge of structural analytical software required
Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite required
Intermediate knowledge of building codes, material design standards, select structural standards, constructability, etc. required
Intermediate knowledge of integrated design, engineering building systems and QA/QC process required
Intermediate ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required
Intermediate ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required
Intermediate ability to work and collaborate in a team environment required
Intermediate ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
Intermediate ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of project management tools (Vision, Portfolio, etc.) preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborates with project team to effectively execute structural engineering design and delivery of structural implementation documents
May coordinate early phase effort for determination of most appropriate structural framing system(s) and project criteria including building code, fire-rating, gravity/lateral loads and other unique requirements of the project
Performs effectively as a team member during design and/or construction phases
May prepare and/or review structural specifications for projects at each phase of delivery
Maintains active awareness of the production schedule for responsible task(s)
Coordinates structural CA effort including engineering site visitation, field report documentation, submittal review, response to project RFI’s, and review of structural change order requests
Revises implementation documents from markups and/or instructions and reviews completed tasks at key intervals for accuracy/completeness
Reviews work of EIT staff
Directs the work of structural drafting staff for implementation documentation
Utilizes standard engineering practices and techniques to adjust and correlate data; recognizes and resolves discrepancies in results
May be responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements
Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, coordination with other disciplines and technical issues
Consistently documents project meetings and telephone conversations
Maintains knowledge of products and materials available on the market
Travel may be required