Structural Project Engineer - Building Engineering

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We are looking for a Structural Engineer to join our Building Engineering team with experience working on large industrial projects.

The position requires the ability to help support the firm's Business Development Principals as well as being the primary technical representative for the firm in the proposing and securing consulting services that support industrial clients.

The position will require the assistance and / or taking the lead in preparing professional proposals for structural consulting services for potential projects.

The strong ability to concisely convey technical issues and related service offerings to clients, in a manner that secures their confidence, is a must. Responsibilities include :

Plan, schedule, conduct and coordinate structural engineering work. Conceptualize the initial structural design approach for significant projects.

Mentor and lead team members while simultaneously performing the structural engineering for projects.

Prepare engineering reports, plans and specifications for major projects. Design and produce engineering drawings based on calculations.

Check, interpret and revise engineering drawings.

• Conceive, plan and conduct research in complex problem areas.
• Prepare and review preliminary and final plans and technical specifications, contract documents and estimates, and make recommendations for additions, deletions and substitutions when modifications are necessary.
• Participate in contract bidding and construction administration services.
• Provide leadership and manage structural design job functions to designated engineers and designers and supervise their efforts in completing projects on time within budget.
• Guide the design and ongoing progress of a project, including the coordination of the project with City, State and County officials and other outside agencies.
• Coordinate projects with clients, contractors, outside consultants and firm staff.
• Communicate and interact with project team members, client representatives, review agencies and others as appropriate to project.

Resolve a variety of complex problems (e.g., conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements). Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of job-related experience required. Prefer up to 10 years of structural design and consulting experience.

Project Management or Operational experience a plus.

• Experienced in design with structural steel, conventional and post-tensioned concrete, masonry, high wind and seismic design.
• Experience using various structural design software tools; i.e. RISA, RAM, Navis Manage, Tedds, RetainPro, Adapt-Building.
• Must have P.E. licensure. S.E. license is preferred. Gresham Smith is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Gresham Smith provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law.

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