Structures Practice Lead, Midwest

Wilson & Company•Kansas City, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wilson & Company is seeking a full-time Structural Engineer Practice Leader to support its structural team in Kansas City, Missouri. The role involves planning, analyzing, designing, and providing construction administration for structural aspects of building projects. The practice leader will perform and oversee structural design and detailing for building-type structures, including reinforced and prestressed concrete, steel, light-gauge steel, wood, earth-retaining systems, and light industrial structures. The position also involves extracting engineering information from CAD and REVIT drawings and preparing drawings, specifications, and other materials for procurement and construction. The successful candidate will lead structural design for small to medium-sized projects, mentor entry-level staff in design and construction drawing production, and communicate with junior staff, senior-level staff, clients, and multidisciplinary project teams. Work includes both office and fieldwork, with business travel as required. Wilson & Company offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

At least 10 years of structural design experience.
Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering.
Professional Engineer license in at least one state, with the ability to obtain licenses in other states within six months preferred.
Experience in plan development, analysis and design calculations, and quality control for building structures.
Familiarity with IBC, AISC, ACI, AISI, NDS, and state-specific codes.
Experience using structural engineering software such as Mathcad, RISA, Enercalc, ETABS, and SAP2000, or related software.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Understanding of engineering principles sufficient to lead and perform engineering designs and collaborate on plans, specifications, and estimates.
Ability to travel for business if required.
Professional yet personable demeanor and ability to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Seismic design experience.
Experience with design-build and alternative delivery methods.

Responsibilities

Plan, analyze, design, and provide construction administration for structural aspects of building projects.
Design and detail building structures, including reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, steel, light-gauge steel, wood, earth-retaining systems, and light industrial structures.
Perform complex engineering tasks accurately and extract engineering information from CAD and REVIT drawings.
Develop drawings, specifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction.
Lead structural design for small to medium-sized projects.
Mentor entry-level staff in structural design and construction drawing production.
Direct entry-level staff and provide reports and updates to senior-level staff and clients.
Collaborate with structural engineers, CADD/REVIT technicians, and engineers from other disciplines.
Perform design and inspection tasks and participate in office and fieldwork.