Chief Structural Engineer

Salas O'Brien; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 150 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Relocation assistance

Resumo da oferta

Industrial Ally, A Salas O’Brien Company, in St. Louis, MO, seeks a knowledgeable Structural Engineer with 10–15 years of heavy industrial experience to lead design and deliverables. You will supervise engineers and designers, prepare construction documents, and mentor staff, using Revit and related design tools.

The role emphasizes adherence to codes, client collaboration, and ongoing quality improvements while managing budgets and schedules on multiple projects.

Qualificações

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Structural or Civil).
• 10+ years’ experience in structural engineering with heavy industrial expertise.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Licensed Structural Engineer (S.E.) strongly preferred but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead structural on multi-discipline projects and manage majority structural scope.
• Direct and manage project execution of other engineers and designers.
• Develop complex structural analysis models using STAAD, RISA, or other programs.
• Ensure compliance with IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, and AWS codes.

Conhecimentos

Structural design

Team leadership

Communication

Revit

AutoCAD

STAAD

RISA

Project management

Formação académica

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Structural)

Professional Engineer (PE)

Ferramentas

Revit

AutoCAD

STAAD

RISA

Descrição da oferta de emprego

At Industrial Ally, A Salas O’Brien Company, we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means that all our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Overview

• A knowledgeable Structural Engineer with a minimum of 10-15 years’ experience having an in depth understanding of structural design and deliverables development in the heavy industrial construction market sector
• Following procedures and assisting the Chief Structural Engineer in the operation of the structural department including proposal development, sales and marketing, staff development, project budgets, staff scheduling, and communication with clients.
• Collaborating and adhering to company, department, and client standards and procedures to prepare design deliverables that meet project requirements and leading a team of engineers and designers in the same.
• Directing and training designers and junior engineers toward completion of construction documents and having a working knowledge of Revit and applicable structural design software.
• Remaining continually vigilant in finding opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.
• Performing structural steel framing design, foundation design, concrete framing design, civil sitework design using data from mechanical and electrical disciplines, as well as client and vendor information sources.
• Having extensive knowledge of applicable building codes and their applicability in our industry.

Specific Duties

• Act as Lead Structural on multi-discipline projects and independently manage projects with majority structural scope.
• Periodically participate in weekly staffing forecast meeting with department chiefs and project managers. Understand the current structural department workload and schedules to provide direction and planning of the work priorities to be performed in the next three weeks.
• Direct and manage project execution of other engineers and designers
• Multi-task on several projects and adapt to changing scope and deadlines.
• Run project meetings and discussions; prepare associated notes and minutes.
• Assist in company sales, marketing and proposal/estimate development.
• Define, interpret, manage, and track assigned project budgets, schedules, and scopes.
• Direct preparation of construction documents.
• Detail structural framing systems for both new and modified structures.
• Check structural calculations and construction documents prepared by yourself or others for errors, omissions, and adherence to company standards for quality.
• Manage and track assigned project budgets and schedules.
• Perform Engineer of Record duties on projects including oversight, direction, and document reviews.
• Develop complex structural analysis models using STAAD, RISA, or other analysis programs.
• Perform finite elements analysis including development of FE models.
• Understand and utilize extensive knowledge of structural codes including the IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, and AWS.
• Analyze and design structural systems with broad range of proficiency in various materials:
• Structural Steel
• Masonry
• Foundations of vibrating equipment
• Vibrating equipment support structures
• Large retaining walls at dump hoppers
• Steel hoppers, bins, and silos
• Modifications to concrete silos
• Make structural site visits and prepare reports as required for:
• Structural condition assessments, Failure investigations
• Structural reliability programs
• Project data gathering, Terrestrial laser scanning
• Develop calculation templates for use by other engineers.
• Have strong proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD and ability to develop drawings.
• Possess working knowledge of basic equipment practices.
• Develop preliminary designs and construction quantity estimates.
• Perform shop drawing reviews.
• Evaluate contractor proposals for alignment with project Request for Proposal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Structural or other discipline such as Civil).
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in structural engineering with heavy industrial expertise.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• Licensed Structural Engineer (S.E.) strongly preferred but not required.
• Extensive structural engineering experience with a broad range of project types.
• Excellent communication skills with an understanding of teamwork and the requisite ability to coordinate work with internal and external project stakeholders.
• Strong organization skills to effectively manage time and resources in the most efficient manner. The ability to multi-task on several projects and adapt to changing scope and deadlines. Diligent taking of notes during project discussions. Efficient and organized email communications.
• Gain invaluable industry experience and practical engineering skills.
• Work with a diverse team of professionals, fostering networking opportunities.
• Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers.
• Competitive compensation package.

Location

St. Louis, MO (onsite)

The salary range for this role is $150,000-$180,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, experience & certifications.

*Relocation assistance can be considered

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Generally, the position requires proficient computer skills with extended periods of six to eight hours sitting and entering data into a computer with intense attention to detail.

Some travel may be required. Site conditions will vary, but can be in facilities with high heat, excessive noise, and accumulated dirt and dust. Site visits can also include walking over uneven surfaces, climbing stairs or ladders, and bending and stooping to examine progress or status of work, or to adjust settings to field devices or equipment.

Occasional lifting on the job is generally limited to moving computers, scanners, hand tools, meters, and manuals or files whose length and size cause them to be clumsy to move around, and whose weight is usually under 50 lb.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.