Structural Engineer, Senior

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary: The Senior Structural Engineer will function as the lead Structural Engineer on assigned projects and will also provide assistance and peer review on other projects.  

JOB DUTIES:

• Design structures – ground-up, industrial buildings/facilities, commercial buildings, and healthcare facilities.
• Develop strong knowledge and utilize the engineering software used by Vestal (see list below) for the development of design packages.
• Maintain strong knowledge of the latest codes and standards.
• Assign/determine all appropriate loads to structures based on project and code requirements.
• Drive projects toward efficient and cost-effective designs.
• Perform structural analysis on steel and concrete structural systems.
• Design and/or analyze structural systems for local seismic requirements where applicable. Research seismic requirements for specific locations. 
• Learn and implement Lean design principles.
• Maintain files of calculations and structural documentation on projects where assigned as structural engineer.
• Interface directly with project Lead CAD/Designers, engineers, and Project Managers to develop and coordinate structural system general arrangements and system details.
• Lead in design and construction using all structural materials and systems.

• Review of contractors’ submittals and response to Requests for Information (RFIs) during construction.
• Site visits for pre-design field investigations and/or construction observations as required.
• Develop probable construction cost.

• Mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Follow construction safety guidelines.
• Comply with Company’s Quality Control and Project Management procedures.
• Promote a positive working environment in order to achieve the organization’s goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a Vestal Corporation office.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and able to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Must be able to move about the office to access office equipment and other office buildings within the Vestal office complex.
  
• This position frequently communicates with others and must be able to exchange accurate information. 
  

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL / ABILITY / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer License, or the ability to obtain, is required. SE Preferred. 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience is required.  

• Familiarity with REVIT (a plus)

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SOFTWARE USED BY THE COMPANY:

1. RAMSTEEL/FRAME;
2. SAP2000;
3. ETABS;
4. SAFE;
5. TEDDS;
6. RISA-Connect
7. RAM-Connection