Structural Project Engineer

AG&E Structural Engenuity • Brentwood, TN

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About The Position

AG&E is an international structural engineering firm headquartered in Dallas, TX. Founded in 2004, AG&E has 8 offices across the US and international offices in India and Brazil. We are searching for a Structural Project Engineer to join our team in Brentwood, TN. PROJECT ENGINEER POSITION SUMMARY Candidate must possess significant experience in the design and documentation of complex medium to large building structures for commercial, institutional, mission critical, educational, aviation, or healthcare projects. The position requires the management of design team members and working with other senior engineers (Project Manager, Senior Project Managers, Associate Principals and Principals) in the delivery of projects including delivering required project documentation and calculations. Supervisory responsibilities will vary from project to project. The position will have direct interaction with clients and has great potential for position advancement and continuing career development.

Requirements

• BS in Architectural or Civil Engineering (with structural emphasis) from an EAC/ABET accredited program, required
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience (may be reduced with MS degree and/or SE license)
• Must have been conferred a PE license in state of residence (structural designation)
• Must have strong working knowledge of applicable building and reference codes
• Must possess working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of programs
• Must have experience working with concrete, post-tensioned concrete, steel, masonry, and wood
• Demonstrates a sound working knowledge of current role and the impact the role has on other business functions with the organization
• Able to identify and resolve potential problems by timely gathering and analyzing information
• Displays the ability to follow detailed procedures to ensure accuracy of work
• Effectively communicates in a timely and clear manner to internal and external stakeholders
• Proactively solve problems without immediately looking for outside help
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal relationship skills
• Inclination to be a team player who shares key information with others involved in a project and with colleagues
• Continuously learning and improving skills and stays current on trends within our industry
• Displays ability to set high standards and demonstrate excellence, ensuring quality in every aspect of work performed
• Takes personal responsibility and ownership of one’s work and self-initiates corrective action when needed
• Remains positive during times of adversity
• Demonstrates desire to mentor and share knowledge
• Substantial movements (motion) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers in a repetitive manner
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers
• Close vision (Clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision. (Clear vision at 20 feet or more); color vision (Ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Continuous sitting, standing, walking, using stairs, hearing, talking, bending, crouching, and working closely with others
• Exerting up to 50 pounds (up to 100 pounds via dolly) of force occasionally to lift, carry, pull, or move objects
• Travel is required to project job sites and to the Companies various offices, as needed
• This position may require occasionally air and over-the-road travel. Including attending early morning or evening events outside of 8-5 hours
• When visiting projects must be in compliance with OSHA requirements

Nice To Haves

• MS in Architectural or Civil Engineering (with structural emphasis) from an EAC/ABET accredited program, preferred
• Successful completion of the NCEES Structural Engineering exam (16 hours) preferred
• Expert in Bentley RAM Structural System or Tekla Structural Designer (TSD) and related program modules
• Autodesk Revit and BIM 360 Skills

Responsibilities

• Perform work generally under the direction of the licensed professional engineer who is stamping the project and in concert with senior engineers
• Manage other design professionals as assigned
• Perform structural analysis and design through hand calculations or computer modeling, as directed
• Perform structural detailing with assistance of senior engineers as need
• Responsible for all technical aspects of assigned tasks and projects
• Assists team members and senior engineers in development or oversight of following as directed: Selection of project materials and structural configurations Preparing general notes and selection typical details for projects Preparing structural specifications from Master Specifications Coordinating structural design with architectural and other engineering disciplines Delivering project documentation and calculations on schedule and within budget
• Provide construction contract administration services including answering RFI’s, reviewing shop drawings and submittals as directed
• Perform site observations and prepares written reports of observations as directed
• Author reports of diagnostic investigations and other studies as directed
• Support other senior engineers on larger projects
• Continuously review work and processes to improve efficiency
• Conduct peer reviews of other projects
• Seals own work and work of others under direct supervision as requested by senior engineers
• Develop and present content for internal technical training
• Participate in company committees for development of processes and maintaining standards
• Continuously review work and processes to improve efficiency
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Assist with creating project work plan including tasks with budgeted time for each task and assists in managing team workload
• Assist in planning and leading structural design work sessions, both internal and external
• Assist in managing and directing design team members to a successful project completion
• Assist in coordinating tasks for design team and reviews work for acceptance
• Assist leadership in staff performance evaluations as requested
• Attends client meetings as requested
• Documents and reports meeting discussions
• Engage counterparts with external project contacts and develops and grows networking relationships
• Attend networking events, open houses, and industry events
• Assist in developing work plans for project pursuits
• Participate in project pursuit interviews, as requested

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 2 Bonuses Per Year
• Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability benefits covered at no cost to the employee
• 19 days of time off per year
• 401(k) Match

What This Job Offers

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