Structural Engineer​/Project Manager, Division of Structural Engineering Design

Structural Engineer/Project Manager, Division of Structural Engineering Design

Job Openings Structural Engineer/Project Manager, Division of Structural Engineering Design

The position at the Structural Engineer/Project Manager level entails work including initiation, oversight and design of building structural components from foundation to roof framing on buildings ranging from single-story residential projects to high-rise commercial and residential projects. Lso entails the evaluation of existing condition, the design of structural repair and envelope of protection systems, the management of bidding and construction processes, field observation/verification of work in process, and close client and contractor interaction.

Building materials include reinforced concrete, masonry, structural steel, light gauge steel, wood, aluminum, fiberglass, and others from time-to-time. Review of shop drawings and construction field observations and inspections will also be required.

• Computer proficiency including structural analysis and design applications
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Building and material codes
• Management of staff and projects
• Professional
• Cooperative
• Mature
• Punctual
• Neat
• Accurate
• Detail-oriented

• Produce design information for drawings.
• Prepare specifications and engineering reports.
• Manage simple to complex projects from start to finish.
• Oversee, review, sign and seal drawings, reports and specifications.
• Assign work to and manage production of Project Engineers and Drafter as required.
• Meet required and promised project deadlines.
• Assure timely and profitable completion of projects.
• Interact with clients.
• Develop proposals for new projects.
• Review time entries and generate invoices.
• Initiate, manage, oversee and take responsibility for design projects.
• Confer with engineering, technical, or manufacturing personnel.
• Read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Use computer-aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks.
• Use intuitive judgment for engineering analyses.
• Ensure conformance to building regulations.
• Inspect project operations or site to determine specification compliance.
• Interpret property for construction, condition or design.
• Interpret maps for architecture, construction or engineering project.
• Recognize construction industry codes or symbols on blueprints.
• Understand construction specifications.
• Understand engineering data or reports.
• Use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques.
• Use field notes in technical drawings.
• Create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts.
• Draw maps or charts.
• Adhere to safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Service – Anticipates and responds to the needs of clients, co-workers, managers, and the community. Recognizes the needs of others and takes appropriate steps.
• Communication – Expresses and receives all information needed for job performance. Presents information (verbal and/or written) in a clear and concise manner that is easy to hear or read and understand.
• Teamwork – Promotes a spirit of unity which enables the group to work together to achieve a common goal. Takes initiative to perform job and/or assist co-workers, supporting the work of others in accomplishing the mission of the Company.
• Professionalism – Presents a positive image of himself/herself and of Karins Engineering Group, Inc. Exhibits behaviours which demonstrate competence, reliability, self-control, honesty, and appropriate overall appearance while rendering service.
• Character – Demonstrates appropriate levels of respect and courtesy toward clients, co-workers, managers, and the community. Displays open-mindedness, objectivity, flexibility, concern for environment, and process improvement.

• Ability to prioritize, work independently and handle stress.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member of Karins Engineering Group, Inc.
• Ability to manage the professional, technical and financial aspects of job.

• General office machines - fax, telephone, copy…