Senior Structural Engineer

Overview

Summary/Objective Applies diverse and innovative techniques, modifications, and theories. Oversees and contributes to the design and preparation of plans, details, construction estimates, code compliance, design calculations, and specifications on a range of project sizes and types. Assists in leading design coordination between various team members, disciplines, and agencies to meet project requirements. Implements and executes Quality Control/Quality Assurance practices.

Summary/Objective Applies diverse and innovative techniques, modifications, and theories. Oversees and contributes to the design and preparation of plans, details, construction estimates, code compliance, design calculations, and specifications on a range of project sizes and types. Assists in leading design coordination between various team members, disciplines, and agencies to meet project requirements. Implements and executes Quality Control/Quality Assurance practices.

• Participate in project proposals, client interview preparation, and stakeholder presentations; may attend client interviews
• Help determine the project team and staffing requirements for a given assignment or project task
• Coordinate directly with various internal and external disciplines/departments to ensure design process is complete and comprehensive
• Contribute to and supervise team members in the design concepts, studies, design options, and establish design criteria
• Perform complex analyses and design calculations, document design procedures, and assure design complies with applicable codes and standards
• Assist in leading the preparation of design documents including schematics, design details, calculations, specifications, and utility coordination
• Coordinate the production of project deliverables including plans, specifications, reports, cost estimates, and commissioning documents
• Sign and seal deliverables as the Engineer of Record
• Work with project managers to assure that project schedule, budget and design are consistent with project criteria
• Coordinate and complete permit requirements
• Assist in supervising construction administration activities including resolving construction-related issues, disputes, and disagreements
• Supervise the close-out documentation process with contractors, clients, and agencies and identify lessons learned for internal training purposes
• Assist in creating and enforcing the application of TERRA standards and guidelines
• Contribute to authoring marketing materials
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with team members, multidisciplinary team members, vendors, and authorities having jurisdiction
• Mentor, train, and provide oversight to staff members
• Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, and candidate selection process
• Perform other duties as required

• B.S. in civil/structural engineering or related field (ABET/EAC-accredited program)
• 8+ years of applicable engineering experience
• SE Required
• Additional credentials preferred (i.e., CFM, CPESC, ENV SP, LEED AP, etc.)

• Demonstrates ability to successfully engage with professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment; communicates effectively and builds relationships and trust internally and externally
• Exercises sound engineering judgment
• Strong ability to convey information through effective and timely verbal and written communication
• High level of proficiency with computer-aided design software and other software packages typically associated with engineering required
• Strong proficiency in general documentation software such as Microsoft Suite, Bluebeam, PowerPoint, etc.
• Demonstrates effective project management skills, effectively leveraging experience and skills to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget
• Advanced public speaking, presentation, and leadership skills
• Demonstrates understanding of industry and construction practices, methodologies, and best engineering practices and leverages that understanding to lead engineering efforts through all project stages
• Able to conduct site visits as needed, may require a valid driver's license
• Effectively maintains office and field health & safety requirements and protocols
• Maintains a work schedule conducive to team collaboration and project-specific requirements

• Involves sitting a considerable amount of the time, but requires the ability to conduct field/site visits to inspect work
• May exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to move objects
• Occasionally lifts and carries up to 25 pounds
• Considerable time is spent at a workstation using a computer and using various forms of communication (telephone, email, messaging, etc.)
• Field work includes exposure to outside weather conditions and various environmental conditions depending on the site
• Physical activities include walking and occasional stooping and crouching

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