SUMMARY
The Sr. Structural Engineer will be responsible for the planning, analysis, design and construction administration services of complex structural systems for a wide variety of public and private development projects such as structural investigations and evaluations, integrity assessments, crane railway surveys and inspections, design of foundations, structural steel, reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete, masonry, wood structures, special structures and bridges and culverts. Act as a senior, advanced engineer responsible for technical development in the Structural Department. May lead one large project or a number of small projects, usually coordinating the work of less experienced engineers, technical assistants, and drafters. Works closely with the directors, managers, and engineering staff to ensure our client’s needs and expectations are exceeded.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepares complex calculations, designs, specifications and/or reports for checking and reviewing by others.
• Checks complex calculations, designs, specifications and/or reports prepared by others.
• Assumes complete responsibility for structural engineering for complex projects.
• Directs technicians and/or drafters and other engineers assigned to the department.
• Coordinates work of his/her discipline with other disciplines.
• Makes recommendation and/or decisions on unusual or complicated issues.
• Will be asked to estimate work effort and write scopes of work in support of proposals.
• Will be required to author engineering reports.
• Coordinates all aspects of project document completion within the company and externally with clients and other design professionals.
• Directs and assists co-workers with performing field measurements.
• May assess the requirements of a project, break a project down into tasks, and work with a project manager to determine scope, budget and staffing for a project.
• Serves as Project Engineer on complex, single-discipline projects and complex multi-discipline projects.
• Reviews work of the project design team. Checks the progress of work and alerts the Project Manager to needed changes to the scope or other services.
• Works with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to the building code is required.
• Directs construction observation of others on complex projects.
• Assists in the education and development of design staff and acts as a resource for design questions.
• Maintains neat and organized work area to allow efficient access to project information required by other team members.
• Assists with whatever duties are required to deliver a quality project on schedule and within budget.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Ohio PE License (Preferred).
• Valid Drivers’ License required.
• Structural analysis software experience.
• Must have knowledge of applicable building codes.
• Keeps current on the “state of the art” in their design specialty through a review of periodicals and continuing education.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and Revit preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position operates in a professional office environment at REW offices in Westlake, Ohio.
This is typically a full-time position, which is defined as being scheduled an average of 40 hours per week.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, carry or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; talk or hear; walk; sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Travel may be required for the position.
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OCCASIONAL
(9-33% of time)
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FREQUENT
(34-66% of time)
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CONSTANT
(67-100% of time)
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Lift and carry (up to 10 lbs.)
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Lift and carry (11 – 30 lbs.)
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NOTICE
This job description in no way constitutes a contract of employment and is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee in this position. Duties, responsibilities, qualifications and activities may change at any time with or without advance notice.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee typically works in a normal office environment; occasionally it is necessary to work in outside weather conditions with exposure to heat, cold, wet and/or humid conditions. The employee will occasionally be required to perform various engineering-related tasks at active construction sites, or active client facilities. The employee may be subject to the usual hazards of these environments, and may include moving heavy equipment, lifting loads, etc. The employee may work near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, and moderately loud when in the field.
