Senior Structural Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY:

Senior Structural Engineers are responsible to lead consulting engineering and technical projects for

Our client has customers across the U.S. Work involves a full range of building-related consulting,

forensic, and inspection services for projects in building construction, technology and efficiency, real

estate risk management, due diligence, and other building engineering projects. A Senior Structural

engineer works in collaboration with other engineering team members and Success group.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform field inspections on the full spectrum of buildings, including old and new

  construction, residential and commercial structures, and high and low-rise buildings.

• Write, review, and assess inspection reports for clients, ensuring clients receive clear, timely

  and high-quality reports for assigned projects including field inspections, technical writing,

  and structural calculations.

• Design repairs for structural deficiencies in buildings.

• Review construction documents to evaluate a project’s constructability from a structural

  engineering, materials and other relevant perspectives (e.g. Constructability Reviews).

• Develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with

  Chief Engineer and/or Client Success Team.

• Serve as day-to-day point of contact for key clients in collaboration with Project

  Management.

  o Manage task completion in accordance with expected deliverables and consulting

  budget.

  o Provide technical consulting services as defined by project scope.

  o Provide clear and responsive feedback to clients about their projects.

• Maintain accurate, timely and complete communications with Client Success staff and Chief

  Engineer, ensuring project needs and deadlines are being met.

• Actively participate in project meetings and weekly team meetings.

• As needed, advise, coach, and develop other engineers within the organization, including

  corporate and affiliate office staff.

• Perform other duties as directed by the Chief Engineer.

  EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

• 7+ years of direct experience as a Structural Engineer in a related field, building construction

  preferred.

• 3 to 5 years of demonstrated leadership in a consulting engineering market with

  responsibility for highly technical or complex projects.

• Licensed, Professional Engineer preferred.

• Knowledge and/or interest in building construction activities, including a practical knowledge

  of construction means, methods, and materials.

• Comfort performing and reviewing structural calculations for buildings and projects.

• Passion for building science with a demonstrated ability to apply advances in technology and

  building techniques to building and client needs.

• Experienced at conveying objective, unbiased perspectives even if the information requires

  clients to make improvements to plans and work quality.

• OSHA 10 certification or equivalent required.

• Strong building code knowledge - certifications preferred.

  SKILLS AND ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to read and interpret a wide variety of blueprints and schematics on new or existing

  structures.

• Ability to evaluate contractors’ work in order to detect problems with a design.

• Critical thinking mindset effective at problem solving.

• The ability to work with, maintain, and develop contacts within the building

  design/construction industry (builders, manufacturers, architects/engineers, etc.)

• Demonstrated ability to build rapport, confidence and trust with client as well as company

  associates.

• Strong business acumen with excellent written and communication skills.

• Strong organization and documentation skills, including proficiency in technical writing

  standards.

• Highly organized, adaptable and flexible to balance the needs of multiple, concurrent

  projects.

• Ability to manage stressful situations.

• Self-starter, disciplined, observant and detail-oriented nature.

• Experienced and demonstrated interactive skills related to serving clients are critical,

  including strong communication skills and an ability to manage relationships.

• Capable of managing both internal schedules and customer requirements, anticipate

  potential issues, and mitigate risk accordingly.

• Ability for travel requiring a reliable form of transportation.

• Comfortable with and capable of utilizing a variety of computer interfaces and software

  including MS Office, Unanet’s InFocus, and Criterium’s proprietary software for inspection

  and report writing.

• Must be authorized to work in the US.

  WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Out of state travel required approximately 10%-15%.

• Access to reliable local transportation and the ability to perform inspections requiring

  traveling away from home/office.

• Flexibility to work from a home office when not performing field inspections.

• Requires some strenuous physical exertion as climbing ladders, crawling or crouching in

  restricted areas. Occasionally lifting objects over 50 pounds.

• Regularly required to sit (60%), stand (40%), reach, bend, and move about our facility or

  work sites.