The Senior Structural Engineer performs analysis of building materials for use in construction. Designs load-bearing structures or structural elements, such as buildings, bridges, or roadways. Being a Senior Structural Engineer determines cause of structural failures, damages, and defects through site investigations. Develops blueprints or specifications for use during construction and ensures all projects comply with applicable codes and regulations. In addition, Senior Structural Engineer provides reports detailing investigations and assessment of damages to the structure. Requires a bachelor’s degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Working as a Senior Structural Engineer typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.
Senior Structural Engineer Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Selecting the appropriate construction materials;
- Capable of developing structural design manhour estimates and work completion schedules;
- Manage his or her own time, as well as those they are supervising, to stay within the project allotted budget;
- Design underground concrete vaults and tunnels;
- Develop structural construction scope of work documents;
- Plans, organizes, and coordinates complex assignments, and adapts the application of established guidelines and initiates new approaches;
- Collaborating effectively with clients, contractors, fabricators, and other partnering companies;
- Assist with the strategic growth of company;
- Performing structural inspections and assessments of existing structures and equipment;
- Responsible for large projects of high complexity in such market sectors as health care, pharmaceutical, industrial, and commercial;
- Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports;
- Answer and direct incoming calls;
- Serve as a project engineer;
- Construction Administration;
- Organize and maintain project folders and associated drawing and documentation related to assigned projects.
Requirements:
- Candidates must be proactive, have strong organizational skill, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be client-service oriented;
- A Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university in Civil Engineering with a focus in structural engineering;
- Knowledgeable with Risa-3D and STAADPro analysis software;
- A minimum of 5-7 years demonstrated experience in structural design is required;
- Professional Structural Engineer (SE) license required for California and/or Illinois;
- Related post-secondary education;
- Ability to travel when needed required;
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship;
- 10+ years of experience working with public agencies or private clients;
- AutoCad experience required;
- Performing structural inspections and assessments of existing structures and equipment;
- Professional licensure in Illinois preferred but not required;
- Coordinating with various permitting agencies;
- MicroStation and Geopak experience required;
- P.E. in Texas, or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months.