Job Description
Job Description
- In this role as Senior Structural Engineer, you will support the structural design for the project. This will entail originating/checking complex structural calculations, specifications, material requisitions, and technical studies or reports.
- Additionally, checking of design drawings and review and coordination of vendor information and leading technical discussions and constructability reviews. #LI-SF1
- Schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of the civil/structural engineering work for a global business unit, a project or staff group to include the preparation of original designs layouts, details, drawings and specifications for structures, building, roadways, railroads, etc.
- Participates in the design, development and modification of Civil/Structural components and processes utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, Company Standard Application Programs (BSAPs) and Design Control Check List (DCCL) and Design Review Notices (DRNs)
- Designs structures using knowledge of structural analysis, including statics, dynamics, and materials engineering
- Determines the appropriate use of various structural elements such as steel, wood, masonry, and concrete to ensure appropriate material is used based on load or stress requirements
- Originates and checks structural engineering deliverables, such as steel and concrete calculations, specifications, and material requisitions
- Analyzes problems with conflicting design requirements, sketches ideas and possible solutions
- Analyzes and reports on the suitability of unconventional materials, techniques and/or difficult coordination requirements
- Assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs for proposals, forecasts, and change orders
- Completes Civil/Structural documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance
- Provides assistance to project and construction management in identifying and complying with project Civil/Structural requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution
- Evaluates, selects, and applies standard Civil/Structural engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria, using independent judgment in making adaptations and modifications
- Coordinates work and collaborates with other engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction.
- Designs structures using knowledge of structural analysis, including statics, dynamics, and materials engineering
- Determines the appropriate use of various structural elements such as steel, wood, masonry, and concrete to ensure appropriate material is used based on load or stress requirements
- Originates and checks structural engineering deliverables, such as steel and concrete calculations, specifications, drawings, and material requisitions
- Analyzes problems with conflicting design requirements, sketches ideas and possible solutions
- Analyzes and reports on the suitability of unconventional materials, techniques and/or difficult coordination requirements
- Assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs for proposals, forecasts, and change orders
- Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports, or proposals
- Coordinates Civil/Structural engineering efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction and other functional groups
- Prepares conceptual studies, designs, reports, or proposals
- Provides technical assistance to other Civil/Structural personnel and interacts with project functions, the customer, and regulatory agency personnel in the resolution of complex regulatory issues and industry codes and standards
- Assist in constructability reviews.
- Support construction by dispositioning field change requests and nonconformance reports.
- Act as a mentor or coach for subordinate engineers and designers.
- Lead and/or participate in technical discussions with client, suppliers, construction, etc.
Skills Required
- Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Career-level position within field
- Considered skilled and proficient in discipline
- Professional with an understanding of area of specialization, resolves a wide range of issues
- Ability to independently execute the design of steel and/or concrete structures.
- Thorough knowledge and application of the AISC Steel Construction Manual, ACI 318, IBC and ASCE 7.
- Proficient in the use of structural analysis software such as GTSTRUDL or STAAD.Pro
- Experience with CADD applications, such as Tekla, Revit or MicroStation.
- Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Thorough knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as drawings, specifications, and material requisitions and of construction methods for concrete and steel structures.
- Understands work processes of other disciplines and departments on projects.
- Ability to express technical issues in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbally.
- Ability to resolve design issues with subordinates, suppliers, other engineering disciplines, construction, and the client.
- Proficient in the use of Mathcad or similar software.
- Thorough knowledge of the provisions of ACI 349, ASCE 4-98 standards.
- Prior experience working with government agencies, preferably the Department of Defense
- Experience with procurement automation tools
- Intermediate knowledge of developing CSI Masterformat specifications, or SpecsIntact
- Design experience with Unified Facilities Criteria and the Whole Building Design Guide
Education/Training/Certifications
- Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience
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