Civil Structural Engineer

Description

• Producing detail design calculations and sketches for materials of construction associated with the project.
• Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand.
• Providing technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel in the department.
• Assisting the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems.
• Estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assessing the progress and quality of civil/structural work.
• Producing estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.
• Producing designs with efficient use of construction materials with an overall emphasis on ease of construction and completed product meeting the expectations of the client.
• Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for civil/structural input.
• Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Advising the senior engineer concerning design or scope changes, which have been identified.
• Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project.
• Developing construction specifications.
• Performing fieldwork necessary to gather field data, check tie-ins and provide construction support.
• Provide leadership to ensure communication and execution of work within scope, schedule and budget.
• Checking calculations made by other engineers to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria and conformance to good engineering practice.
• Responsibility to furnish sufficient sketches and details necessary for completion of engineering drawings.
• Assisting other engineers in developing and assembling scopes, drawings and specifications into a “package”, enabling civil/structural purchase inquiries to be issued for procurement of materials or subcontract pricing.
• Calculations produced will be neatly prepared and organized for efficient checking by others and efficient use by drafters/designers for preparing drawings and as a deliverable when required.

Requirements

• Ability to identify and develop work sharing packages for interoffice execution support.
• Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are developed, and able to provide interoffice execution leadership and support
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge and application of the International Building Code and associated standards (ASCE, AISC, ACI, etc.)
• Working knowledge of CAD software, either AutoCAD, Microstation or both.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
• Able to lead a small to large team to deliver on commitments.
• Expertise with civil/structural analysis software including operating and interpreting results.
• Knowledge of the discipline specific methods, practices and techniques required to engineer, design and construct process and manufacturing projects.
• Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
• Ability to lead small to large size teams in coordinating civil/structural efforts and keeping the team focused on scope, schedule and budget.
• Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance