Sr. Structural Engineer - Precast/ Prestressed Concrete

Position Purpose

This position includes senior-level structural engineers with PE certification who provide leadership, training, industry experience, and technical expertise. The Senior Structural Engineer has the ability to take on technically complicated, complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and details for all products and connections
• Independently perform lateral analysis and design; troubleshoot and check laterals
• Lead project teams
• Independently manage engineering design aspects of a project with minimal assistance or guidance
• Review contract documents to be familiar with project requirements
• Attend project meetings and lead coordination meetings
• Write and review complex requests for information (RFI)
• Resolve design issues independently and assist others with solving engineering design related problems
• Serve as point of contact for engineers and subcontractors for resolution of more complicated technical questions and problems
• Check engineering design calculations and details of others including that of external consultants for accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to company standards and Engineering Design Process
• Review erection drawings, master shop tickets, and any additional shop tickets to ensure designs and standards are followed
• Aware of production through regular plant visits and participation in plant meetings relevant to assigned projects
• Become licensed in states where engineering work is performed and, when assigned, reviews and stamps erection drawings, calculations, and repair details
• Evaluate design cost as compared to estimate and take appropriate action
• Complete repairs without assistance
• May be an active participant in external industry organizations such as PCI and ACI
• Participate in pre-sale engineering design processes as requested by the sales department
• Must adhere to all company and OSHA safety rules and regulations

Scope of Authority

• Works independently with little supervision
• Makes decisions related to their own projects regarding assignment of tasks
• Provide guidance and coaching to Design Engineers; interact closely with project team including project managers, general managers, drafting, and production
• Reports to the Engineering Manager

Characteristics (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience – internal or external
• Previous precast concrete engineering design knowledge preferred
• Highly dependable with strong work ethic
• Eager to learn
• Able to work individually or on a team
• Strongly values relationships and interaction with people
• Maintains a balanced perspective about change; adapts when necessary while placing value in consistency of processes
• Positive outlook
• Computer skills (experience with engineering design software preferred)
• Analytical thinker with above average problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong personal organization skills
• Above average ability to manage multiple priorities
• Self-motivated
• Values teaching and demonstrates a willingness to develop others
• Demonstrated ability to managed multiple projects and priorities, maintain project schedules, and work effectively within a project team
• Above average assertiveness; proactively addresses project issues
• Strong communication skills
• Able to document ongoing information on projects for record keeping purposes
• Able to adapt to changes in work schedules, tasks, or processes
• Values and demonstrates safe working behaviors

Education and Technology

• BS Civil Engineering required; structural emphasis preferred
• PE Certification required

Up to $130K + relocation assistance 

United Employment Group, Inc. is a search and placement firm specializing in Concrete Products and Construction, Metals, Refrigeration, Engineering/Surveying and Plastic Industries.