Civil - Structural

GeoWorld; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Kansas City is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead project teams in the Utility & Energy sub-market. This role includes overseeing design from conception to construction, maintaining client standards, and managing project budgets. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Structural Engineering or related field, 7 years of experience, and strong knowledge of engineering practices and codes. Opportunities for mentorship and leading large projects are available.

Qualifications

• 7 years of structural engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.
• Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design project teams for various projects.
• Maintain client structural standards for substation projects.
• Prepare structural equipment specifications and technical documents.
• Quality review production drawings for multiple projects.
• Lead field inspections and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures

Strong knowledge of structural design codes (e.g., IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE7)

Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Attention to detail

Team building and collaboration

Education

Bachelor Degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program

Bachelor Degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology

Master Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Description The Senior Structural Engineer will lead structural design project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects in the Utility & Energy sub-market of Mission Critical. The Senior Structural Engineer will lead the structural project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

• Lead the structural engineers and designers in the Utility & Energy group for staffing and execution of projects.
• Maintain the client structural standards and client preference knowledge in order to successfully review and execute substation projects.
• Lead structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion and construction support for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Prepare structural equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Review structural vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers.
• Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.
• Applies expert knowledge of commonly used structural concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the structural engineering services industry.
• Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.
• Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
• Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of materials.
• Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
• Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the structural engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. and 7 years structural engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required or
• Bachelor Degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. and 7 years structural engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required or
• Master Degree in Structural Engineering and 6 years structural engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of structural design codes (e.g., IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE7). Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.·Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.Strong knowledge of structural design codes (e.g., IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE7).Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Ability to travel.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred

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