Senior Structural Engineer

The Senior Structural Engineer contributes to the overall success of CR Meyer and its heavy industrial customers by providing structural engineering services within the Design/Build team. Develops proposals, providesengineering services, and oversees project engineering execution for the construction of buildings, equipment platforms and foundations, deep foundations, silos and bin foundations, structural steel, facility inspections, masonry walls, retaining walls, cofferdam designs and means and methods engineering.

• Within the Design/Build team, works collaboratively and oversees the work of Structural Engineers and Designers to ensure that projects are designed to the customer’s design specifications, construction industry standards and structural requirements.
• Leads the team’s efforts within the scope of specific construction projects in creating proposals, developing conceptual design materials, fabrication/installation plans, drawings and approving construction plans.
• Leads and presents at proposal meetings. Works closely with customers to determine the most practical and cost-effective approaches to their construction projects, ensuring ultimate customer satisfaction.
• Partners with the Construction Project Management team in development of estimate/bid, establishing and executing the project schedule and budget, timely and accurate reporting, participating in close-out meetings, etc.
• Partners with the Construction Project Management team to ensure that projects are built to specifications, and coordinates with field personnel to implement a design that is efficient and safe to execute.
• Maintains awareness of budget and schedule constraints throughout the project, develops creative solutions to challenges as they arise and works collaboratively to ensure that projects remain on their critical path.
• Proactive in helping the Design/Build team continually improve its services, processes, procedures, etc. Works with the General Manager in making recommendations for improvements, is an advocate for delivering positive results and assists with team-building efforts.
• Provides training, mentorship and leadership to other Structural Engineers in area(s) of expertise. Assists them in making sure that engineering calculations meet or exceed structural integrity requirements, applicable industry engineering standards and/or related regulatory and building codes.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all available technological resources and trains others in their use.
• Ensures all QA/QC requirements are met or exceeded, as expected by the customer.
• Participates in all pertinent CR Meyer Safety Training and Safety Meetings, and plays a positive, proactive active role in promoting safety requirements on the job-site.
• Wears all assigned PPE and observes CR Meyer safety guidelines at all times.
• Due to project deadlines and demands, regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Completes all related reports and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Represents the CR Meyer brand in a positive, professional manner at all times.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university, with a focus on structural engineering required. Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
• Five to ten years of related structural engineering experience in the design of structural steel and foundation systems for buildings and heavy industrial equipment.
• Successfully passed FE exam, EIT certification preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred.
• Experience with structural engineering analysis design tools required. 3D FEA analysis experience required.
• Proficiency with MS Office software required.
• AutoCAD & REVIT experience preferred.
• Familiarity with ASCE and IBC (2012 and newer) Building Codes.
• Ability to complete all CR Meyer training and perform job duties within safety guidelines including, but not limited to, First/Aid-CPR Certification, OSHA 10 and SafeStart.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and comply with CR Meyer’s Drug & Alcohol Policy and Program.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, insurable driving history and ability to operate a motor vehicle following all traffic laws and safe, courteous driving habits.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.