May represent the firm in meetings and conferences to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate a project.
May prepare total design and construction cost estimates.
May assign and review work of project design team. Checks progress of work and alerts project manager to changes of scope or additional services.
Prepares or reviews construction budgets based on experience and scope of project.
Completes work on major engineering projects or total design work on projects of smaller or moderate scope.
Produces finished plans and specifications and final acceptance or rejection of major items involving materials, equipment, manufacturer's quality and field construction results.
Serves as a job captain on single discipline projects and may serve as a job captain on multi-discipline projects.
May devise new approaches and solutions to problems encountered and communicate them to the team.
May be requested to perform project management functions.
Interprets, organizes, executes and coordinates medium assignments with the overall responsibility for budget adherence, quality control and inter-discipline coordination.
Makes decisions independently on design problems, practices and methods, but may receive input on unusual or complex problems from the department manager or project engineer for proposed design solutions.
Writes scope of work for design based on preliminary review and meetings with the customer
Requirements
autocad
inventor
solidworks
machine design
associate degree
communication
Exposure to and familiarity of automation and equipment design, ductwork systems, and fabrication weldments.
Valid driver's license required. May be waived for international assignments.
Valid driver's license required.
Experience with SolidWorks in lieu of Inventor will be considered.
Demonstrated attention to detail.
Prior experience in machine design, material handling equipment is required.
Minimum fifteen (15) years experience with SSOE as a Designer or nineteen (19) years experience with former employer(s).
Travel required.
AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor experience is required.
Associate degree or certification of completion of other post secondary training in engineering fields preferred.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Benefits
Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K, PTO & paid holiday
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Over its 75‑year arc, the firm expanded into 20+ offices, with projects spanning 40 countries.
SSOE combines architecture, engineering, construction management, VDC/BIM, master planning and commissioning services.
Typical projects include semiconductor fabs, automotive plants, battery facilities, food and chemical processing sites, healthcare campuses, and corporate buildings.
Clients range from high‑tech manufacturers to healthcare and general building customers, with long‑standing relationships—150 clients over 20 years.
The firm launched its first international office in Shanghai in 2005, later expanding to Chengdu, Mumbai, Austin and beyond.
Its horizontal organizational structure, introduced in 2021, flattened leadership to enhance agility and foster performance‑based growth.
The firm continues to outpace its own growth year over year in revenue and market share while expanding its sector reach.
Noteworthy expansions include establishing operations in Austin to serve high‑tech clients in Texas and broadening global engineering reach.
Culture + Values
We provide a safe and healthy environment for employees, visitors, and contractors.
We use standard procedures to achieve consistent deliverables while meeting or exceeding client expectations.
We strive to be honest, moral, and ethical in everything we do.
We quickly and continuously adapt to market and environmental changes in productive and cost-effective ways.
We work together as a team and communicate constantly to deliver superior outcomes.
We employ creativity to develop new and fresh ideas that deliver maximum value.
We’re committed to learning about, embracing, valuing, and including the full range of human differences.
We make choices that acknowledge the best interests of our environment, communities, and stakeholders.
Environment + Sustainability
Silver member of USGBC; designed world’s first automotive manufacturing plant to receive LEED Platinum.
Committed to AIA 2030 Challenge and tracks water, waste, energy, and carbon emissions on projects.
Inclusion & Diversity
Complete DEI statement.
Cross-departmental DEI team and affinity groups established.
Implicit bias training conducted and participation in Hiring Our Heroes program.
Board-mandated DEI commitment.
Women in leadership increased.
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) include PRIDE, SWAN, ¡HoLA!, Interfaith Alliance, HYPE.