Structural Engineer

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Your Opportunity

Our Buildings team in Houston, TX is looking for an enthusiastic Structural Engineer to collaborate on the design of facilities with our in-house Architects, Interior Designers, and other Buildings Engineers. The position will provide the structural support for K-12 education, higher education, commercial, municipal, and industrial building projects, as part of the integrated services design team.

The role of a Structural Engineer is to work with general direction on medium complexity/sized projects, and as a team member on large projects under the guidance of a Senior Structural Engineer. The Structural Engineer should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer all engineered systems or products for a project. A Structural Engineer will perform a variety of tasks which includes Revit design, calculations, construction document review, and field work.

Your Key Responsibilities

With supervision and direction from a senior structural engineer:

• Development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats for steel, concrete, masonry, and wood framed structures.
• Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of building's structural systems and provides markups for junior engineers/designers.
• Coordinate with other disciplines (architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, civil, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Prepares and revises construction documentation in various structural phases including foundation plans, framing plans, diagrams, and details.
• Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants
• Participates in meetings with owners and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
• Assists upper-level staff with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing and schedule.
• Performs and oversees the performance of calculations using company standard software, and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Participates in constructability review.
• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects.
• Assists in the development of new standards and specifications for the structural group.
• Works on multiple projects.
• Review shop drawings and submittals, respond to requests for information, prepare site observation reports, and perform other contract administration tasks.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Requisite knowledge and application of structural material design codes, standards, and applicable building codes.
• General understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of structural systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Thorough understanding of structural engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Presentation and interview skills are preferred.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit; Prefer experience with Structural Component Design Software, Comprehensive Building Analysis Software, and Structure Finite Element Analysis such as Tekla, RAM concept, Risa 3D, and SAFE.
• Valid driver's license.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil or Structural Engineering & Licensed Professional Engineer. Minimum of 5 years of experience.

Typical office environment working with computers and sitting at a desk. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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