What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Structural Engineer position at DeLeers Construction, Inc.?
Job Description
DeLeers Construction is looking for a licensed Structural Engineer to join our Architectural team. Our specialty is the design and build of high-end residential homes and light commercial buildings. These high-quality buildings often have unique architectural/structural design challenges that require creative solutions and problem solving. Responsibilities will include working with our pre-construction and architectural teams to review plans and assess the design and structural integrity of the proposed building/remodel to come up with options for solutions that are structurally sound and feasible.
With over 80 years in business, DeLeers has a reputation for highly detailed, quality structures that achieve a high level of satisfaction from our discerning customers. DeLeers provides our employees a full benefit package including medical, dental, disability and life insurance, 401K with matching, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and an employee EVP bonus program.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Structural Engineer provides structural design expertise and calculation on various market sector projects including residential and commercial. This position requires outstanding structural design capability and an eye for detail. The individual in this position will create drawings and specifications, perform calculations, write reports and evaluations, and observe construction sites.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
DeLeers Construction is looking for a licensed Structural Engineer to join our Architectural team. Our specialty is the design and build of high-end residential homes and light commercial buildings. These high-quality buildings often have unique architectural/structural design challenges that require creative solutions and problem solving. Responsibilities will include working with our pre-construction and architectural teams to review plans and assess the design and structural integrity of the proposed building/remodel to come up with options for solutions that are structurally sound and feasible.
With over 80 years in business, DeLeers has a reputation for highly detailed, quality structures that achieve a high level of satisfaction from our discerning customers. DeLeers provides our employees a full benefit package including medical, dental, disability and life insurance, 401K with matching, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and an employee EVP bonus program.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Structural Engineer provides structural design expertise and calculation on various market sector projects including residential and commercial. This position requires outstanding structural design capability and an eye for detail. The individual in this position will create drawings and specifications, perform calculations, write reports and evaluations, and observe construction sites.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work closely on construction plans with architects and other engineering professionals to ensure structural soundness of client architectural drawings on residential and light commercial structures.
- Perform engineering calculations to ensure all construction projects meet or exceed structural integrity requirements and/or related regulatory and building codes.
- Determine load and stress calculations on various components of a structure.
- Perform, manage, and coordinate development of structural systems for designs, construction drawings, specifications, documentation, and contract administration on design/build projects.
- Perform structural inspections of existing facilities, documents existing structural conditions, and provides repair details to restore structural integrity.
- Visit project sites to verify existing conditions and dimensions for structural designs at various construction sites.
- This is not an exhaustive list of job duties and may include other duties as assigned.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering preferred.
- Experienced in the application of structural engineering principles in the design and analysis of residential and commercial buildings and other structures.
- Advanced knowledge of structural construction technology, design, applicable codes, legal regulations, standards, and other applicable expertise.
- Proficient in the use of computerized drafting software; both Revit and AutoCAD experience preferred.
- Must be experienced/educated in how to adapt to new materials, construction methods, code changes, and the tools used for the trade such as structural design and analysis software.
- Excellent mathematical, IT and analytical skills, and the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists.
