Structural Lead Project Engineer - Northeast

Wright-Pierce

The Role

Overview

Lead structural engineer designing water/wastewater facilities and overseeing projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • structural design
  • project coordination
  • qa/qc
  • site visits
  • cost estimation
  • design review

Tasks

-Visually assess buildings, tanks and other structures associated with the project(s) -Participate in preconstruction meetings to define construction expectations and highlight contract requirements -Handling/managing/coordinating projects from preliminary design through construction. -Conduct standard project QA/QC procedures -Works with other design disciplines, continuously coordinating work using Bluebeam (or other electronic) software -Prepare documents including calculations, drawings, cost estimates, and specifications -Mentors new team members and junior staff -Develop design budgets -Delegate work to Revit Technicians and Junior Engineers -Conduct visual structural assessments and document deficiencies for existing facilities -Assess contractor change orders -Work on multiple design and construction projects concurrently -Perform site visits to review contractor's work and resolve field related issues -Design of above and below grade liquid containing concrete tanks -Structural design for water and wastewater treatment and civil/industrial infrastructure facilities. -Site visits to assess existing conditions -Design low-rise buildings constructed of masonry, wood, or steel -Review structural submittals -Help during the bidding phase of construction.

Requirements

  • professional engineer
  • bluebeam
  • revit
  • staad
  • 8 years
  • civil engineering

What You Bring

-Ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplines and project management staff -Ability to work with others in multiple offices using Bluebeam & Microsoft Teams -Professional Engineer (PE) license required -MS Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook) & Bluebeam proficiency required -Familiarity with concrete design for environmental structures in the Water/Wastewater industry in accordance with ACI 350, CMU design, Steel Design, Wood design. -Personal organization and time management skills -Minimum 8 years of structural engineering experience within the water or wastewater engineering industry -Ability to build strong relationships with coworkers -Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills -Maintain familiarity with standard engineering business practice -Willing to become multi-state licensed through National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) -Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills -BS Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required -REVIT, STAAD, Tekla Structural Designer, Enercalc, Mathcad proficiency preferred -MS Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering preferred

Benefits

-Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on date of hire -Paid volunteer hours -Flexible work schedules and hybrid work environment -Defined career development path, mentorship program, and Wright-Pierce University training program -Paid time off, paid and floating holidays, and paid parental leave -Mental health and well-being benefit -401(k) match with employer match and profit-sharing contribution with no vesting period -Wellness program with fitness reimbursement

The Company

About Wright-Pierce

-Builds a reputation as a trusted partner for water and infrastructure solutions. -Specializes in providing innovative engineering and environmental services. -Handles projects ranging from water treatment to wastewater management. -Serves clients across diverse sectors to ensure sustainable utilities. -Expertise spans the full project lifecycle, from concept to construction and operations. -Known for tackling challenging, large-scale projects requiring advanced solutions. -Key projects include wastewater treatment plants, water distribution systems, and flood control solutions. -Collaborates with local governments and private clients to deliver projects on time and within budget. -Originally rooted in New England, now expanded to serve clients nationwide.

Sector Specialisms

Water

Wastewater

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

SCADA / Instrumentation Engineering

Water Resources

Mechanical / HVAC Engineering

Architectural / Structural Engineering

Stormwater Management

Watershed Management and Planning

Climate Change/Flooding

Dams

Drinking Water

Transportation