What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Project Engineer position at AG&E Structural Engenuity?
AG&E is an international structural engineering firm headquartered in Dallas, TX. Founded in 2004, AG&E has 7 offices across the US and one office in India. We are searching for a Structural Project Engineer to join our team in Houston, TX.
SUMMARY
Candidate must possess significant experience in the design and documentation of complex medium to large building structures for commercial, institutional, mission critical, educational, aviation, or healthcare projects. The position requires the management of design team members and working with Project Manager, Senior Project Managers, Associate Principals and Principals in the delivery of projects including delivering required project documentation and calculations. The position will have direct interaction with clients and has great potential for position advancement and continuing career development.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Technical
Candidate must possess significant experience in the design and documentation of complex medium to large building structures for commercial, institutional, mission critical, educational, aviation, or healthcare projects. The position requires the management of design team members and working with Project Manager, Senior Project Managers, Associate Principals and Principals in the delivery of projects including delivering required project documentation and calculations. The position will have direct interaction with clients and has great potential for position advancement and continuing career development.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Technical
- Performs work generally under the direction of a licensed professional engineer and in concert with other Project Engineers, Senior Project Engineers, Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, Associate Principals, and above.
- Performs structural analysis and design through hand calculations or computer modeling, as directed
- Assists in structural detailing
- Responsible for all technical aspects of assigned tasks and projects
- Assists Sr. Project Engineers and Project Managers in:
- Selection of project materials and structural configurations
- Preparing general notes and selection typical details for projects
- Preparing structural specifications from Master Specifications
- Coordinating structural design with architectural and other engineering disciplines
- Delivering project documentation and calculations on schedule and within budget
- Provides construction contract administration services including answering RFI’s, reviewing shop drawings and submittals
- Performs site observations and prepares written reports of observations
- Authors reports of diagnostic investigations and other studies
- May support other project engineers on larger projects
- Continuously review work and processes to improve efficiency
- Conducts peer reviews of other projects
- Seals own work and work of others under direct supervision
- Develops and presents content for internal technical training
Managerial
- Assists with creating project work plan including tasks with budgeted time for each task and assists in managing team workload
- May be involved in the design of multiple projects simultaneously
- Assists in planning and leading structural design work sessions, both internal and external
- Assists in managing and directing design team members to a successful project completion
- Assists in coordinating tasks for design team and reviews work for acceptance
- May assist leadership in staff performance evaluations
Client Liaison
- Attends client meetings as requested
- Documents and reports meeting discussions
Business Development
- Engages counterparts with external project contacts and develops and grows networking relationships
- Attends networking events, open houses, and industry events
- Assists in developing work plans for project pursuits
- May participate in project pursuit interviews
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
Educational, Experience and Licensing Requirements
- BS in Architectural or Civil Engineering (with structural emphasis) from an EAC/ABET accredited program, required
- MS in Architectural or Civil Engineering (with structural emphasis) from an EAC/ABET accredited program, preferred
- Minimum of six (6) years of experience (may be reduced with MS degree and/or SE license)
- Must have been conferred a PE license in state of residence (structural designation)
- Successful completion of the NCEES Structural Engineering exam (16 hours) preferred
- Expert in Bentley RAM Structural System or Tekla Structural Designer (TSD) and related program modules
- Autodesk Revit and BIM 360
Skills
- Must have strong working knowledge of applicable building and reference codes
- Must possess working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of programs
- Must have experience working with concrete, post-tensioned concrete, steel, masonry, and wood
- Demonstrates a sound working knowledge of current role and the impact the role has on other business functions with the organization
- Skills to identify and resolve potential problems by timely gathering and analyzing information
- Ability to follow detailed procedures to ensure accuracy of work
- Effectively communicates in a timely and clear manner to internal and external stakeholders
- Proactively solve problems without immediately looking for outside help
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal relationship skills
- Inclination to be a team player who shares key information with others involved in a project and with colleagues
- Continuously learning and improving skills and stays current on trends within our industry
- Ability to set high standards and demonstrate excellence, ensuring quality in every aspect of work performed
- Takes personal responsibility and ownership of one’s work and self-initiates corrective action when needed
- Remains positive during times of adversity
- Demonstrates desire to mentor and share knowledge
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Substantial movements (motion) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers in a repetitive manner.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers.
- Close vision (Clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision. (Clear vision at 20 feet or more); color vision (Ability to identify and distinguish colors)
- Continuous sitting, standing, walking, using stairs, hearing, talking, bending, crouching, and working closely with others.
- Exerting up to 50 pounds (up to 100 pounds via dolly) of force occasionally to lift, carry, pull, or otherwise move objects.
- Travel is required to project job sites and to the Companies various offices, as needed, including frequent early morning or evening event attendance outside of the 8-5 work hours.
- This position requires frequent air and over-the-road travel.
- When visiting project sites must be in compliance with OSHA requirements
WORK HOURS AND SCHEDULE
This is a regular full-time position with a traditional work schedule. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00. Employees are expected to work hours necessary to complete assigned tasks on a timely basis.
Benefits of Joining AG&E
- Competitive salary
- 2 Bonuses per year
- Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability benefits covered at no cost to the employee
- 19 days of time off per year
- 401(k) Match
