Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer

Akron, OH, United States

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:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Authorize a background investigation, including verification of past employment, criminal history, and educational background.
• Submit to a drug test post offer.
• Possess a valid drivers license.