What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Structural Engineer position at Solvenow Inc.?
About the job Senior Structural Engineer
Qualifications :
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to accomplish each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability needed. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Education / Experience / Key Responsibilities :
- Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering; Registered Professional Engineer in one or multiple states.
- Twelve (12) to Twenty-five (25) years of direct experience as a civil / structural engineer.
- Advanced knowledge of building codes as they relate to civil / structural design.
- Relies on vast experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- May act as a lead engineer, leading and directing the work of other engineers and designers on designated projects and being a technical resource for the project team and department. Checks work of other civil / structural personnel assigned to the project.
- Experienced in preparing and reviewing designs to assure compliance with engineering design, applicable codes, constructability, industry standards, completeness, and presentation.
- Independent, advanced design of steel structures, foundations, masonry, and concrete.
- Advanced design of complicated load-bearing structures or structural elements, such as buildings, platforms, or pipe racks. Perform or direct others in the analysis of building materials proposed for use in construction.
- Develop blueprint or specification packages, including scopes of work, for bid and / or construction submittals.
- Investigate and determine cause of structural failures, damages, and defects through site investigations and research and provide reports summarizing findings.
- Ability to develop and use design assumptions verified by structural theory and past experiences to simplify design efforts and assist in developing innovative solutions to project and technical challenges.
- Coordinate and review structural steel shop drawings, concrete submittals and other equipment or material submittals to verify compatibility to project design parameters.
- Review and respond to contractor Requests for Information (RFI) on assigned projects.
- Optional experience : basic surveying for determination of project elevations using level and / or total station equipment; limited stormwater / sewer design for small-scale in-plant systems or extension of existing systems.
- May act as Project Manager on select civil / structural projects, based on experience.
- Assist in updating department standards or managing department software, as assigned.
- Capable of recognizing and correcting design discrepancies with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to obtain data from field observations
- Interface with the client and other engineering disciplines as required in order to effectively and efficiently develop Civil / Structural designs and documents.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines and have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient using Microsoft Office, STAAD, AutoCAD. Familiarity with Revit, Navisworks, Civil 3D, RISA, Tekla Tedds and other engineering or drafting software is helpful but not required.
Eligibility Requirements :
