Structures Practice Lead, West Region
About The Position
Our Phoenix office is currently seeking a full-time Structural Practice Lead P.E. to support our structural team. The ideal candidate will have experience in building structural design projects and performing complex planning, analysis, design, and construction administration for all structural aspects of building projects. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills who enjoys being part of a team performing office and fieldwork. Regular job duties include design and detailing building type structures, including reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete, steel, light gauge steel, wood, earth retaining systems, and light industrial structures. The candidate must perform complex engineering tasks accurately, extract engineering information from CAD and REVIT drawings, and complete a variety of assignments such as developing drawings, specifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes. In addition to the design and inspection tasks listed, the candidate will be expected to lead the structural design of small to medium-sized projects and entry-level mentor staff to design and produce construction drawings. Communication is key for this position. The candidate will need to communicate effectively to direct entry-level staff and provide reports and updates to senior-level staff and clients. The candidate will need to work in a team environment with engineers from a multitude of disciplines. The candidate must have a professional yet personable demeanor.
Requirements
- Effective communication skills - both verbal and written.
- Understanding engineering principles is required to lead and perform engineering designs and collaborate with structural engineers and CADD/REVIT technicians to develop plans, specifications, and estimates to design buildings and other structures.
- Minimum 10 plus years of experience in structural design experience.
- Bachelors degree in civil/structural engineering.
- Professional Engineer licensed in at least one State with the ability to obtain licenses in other states within 6 months is preferred.
- Experience in plan development, analysis and design calculations, quality control of building structures, and familiarity with IBC, AISC, ACI, AISI, NDS, and state-specific codes.
- Experience in using software like Mathcad, RISA, Enercalc, ETABS, SAP2000, and other related engineering software to design structural elements of buildings.
- Ability to travel for business (if required).
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Seismic design experience is preferred.
- Experience with design-build and alternative delivery methods is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Design and detailing building type structures, including reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete, steel, light gauge steel, wood, earth retaining systems, and light industrial structures.
- Perform complex engineering tasks accurately.
- Extract engineering information from CAD and REVIT drawings.
- Develop drawings, specifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes.
- Lead the structural design of small to medium-sized projects.
- Mentor entry-level staff to design and produce construction drawings.
- Communicate effectively to direct entry-level staff and provide reports and updates to senior-level staff and clients.
- Work in a team environment with engineers from a multitude of disciplines.
Benefits
- competitive salary
- health insurance
- life insurance
- disability coverage
- paid time off
- retirement savings plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
