Senior Structural Engineer applies advanced engineering principles with minimal supervision through the collection and analysis of data obtained from the field or from Project information and initiates a wide degree of creativity and latitude to develop innovative solutions and designs for the benefit of our clients. Familiarity with one or more of the following industrial service areas is preferred: Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Polymers, Utility, Energy, and Manufacturing.

Senior Structural Engineer Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Senior Structural Engineer Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering; Registered Professional Engineer in one or multiple states.
• Ten (10) 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.
• 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.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office, STAAD, STADD Foundation, Bluebeam and AutoCAD. Familiarity with Revit, Navisworks, Civil 3D, Tekla Tedds, Hilti PROFIS, RAM Elements and other engineering or drafting software is helpful but not required.