Structural Engineer

Overview:

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

Qualifications:

• Accredited professional degree in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering or related field
• Professional engineering or structural engineering licensure required (structural engineering licensure preferred)
• Typically 5 years of experience
• Experience with software such as Revit preferred
• Proficiency with structural analytical software
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of building codes and material design standards
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions
• Ability to work and collaborate in team environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality

Travel may be required.

The information contained in this job description is intended to serve as a minimum requirement and guideline - not as a guarantee - for promotion to this level. Some additional criteria, qualifications or expectations may be required by service, sector or practice group.

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