Design Lead- Structural Engineer

Gessner Engineering LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Gessner Engineering LLC in Bryan, TX, is seeking a Design Lead- Structural Engineer to oversee the design team on large-scale projects. This full-time role requires a Texas-registered P.E. and 5–10 years of structural engineering experience with project management.

You will act as the primary design engineer of record, review progress with the team, sign/seal plans as appropriate, and mentor staff while coordinating with clients and other design professionals.

Qualifications

• Requires a Texas-registered P.E. license.
• 5–10 years of structural engineering experience with project management.
• Experience with IBC, IRC, ASCE 7, ACI, PCI, AISC, NDS and TMS codes.
• Experience in design and detailing of steel, concrete, wood and masonry.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary design engineer of record and project lead for projects aligned with experience.
• Provide regularly scheduled project reviews to guide design staff and address issues.
• Sign and seal plan sets as appropriate for involvement level.
• Create or direct schematic design layouts and establish initial design direction.
• Plan tasks, timelines, and delegate to project engineers and designers.
• Perform QA/QC of delegated tasks.
• Coordinate with clients and design teams, and support RFIs/CA issues.
• Develop Program of Requirements and Master Plans; mentor staff.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

QA/QC

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Structural Engineering

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

Autodesk REVIT

RISA

RAM Structural System

Job description

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Design Lead- Structural Engineer

Full Time Bryan, TX, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1202

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $115,000.00 Annually

The design lead oversees the design team in successfully planning, executing, and delivering primarily large-scale projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Act as the primary design engineer of record and project lead for projects congruent with experience.
• Provide regularly scheduled project reviews to review design progress, schedule, outstanding issues, etc. to provide guidance and support to design staff.
• Sign and seal plan sets as appropriate for level of involvement in the project.
• Create or direct schematic design layouts and establish initial design direction.
• Plan out project tasks, priorities, timelines, and delegate tasks to project engineers and designers.
• Perform QA/QC of delegated tasks.
• Provide technical support and develop expertise of project engineers as necessary.
• Communicate and coordinate with and between clients and design teams.
• Provide design team assistance with complex RFIs and CA issues.
• Provide guidance and/or generate Program of Requirements and Master Plans.
• Help develop additional augmentation procedures and integration.
• Generate proposals as necessary.
• Mentor staff on engineering design and project delivery.
• Other duties as assigned and necessary.

Education/ Experience:

• Required: Bachelor of Science in Structural Engineering
  • Preferred: Master’s degree in Structural Engineering
• 5-10 years of engineering experience with project management experience
• Experience in the use of various structural design codes and specifications including but not limited to IBC, IRC, ASCE 7, ACI, PCI, AISC, NDS, and TMS
• Experience in the design and detailing of various construction materials, including steel, cold formed metal framing, conventional and post-tensioned concrete, concrete masonry, and conventional and engineered wood
• Experience in the design and analysis of building structures
• Experience in the development of comprehensive construction documents

Skills and special requirements/licensing:

• Registered P.E. in the state of Texas
• Bluebeam, Autodesk REVIT, RISA, or RAM Structural System experience is a plus.
• Being solutions-minded and self-initiating

Gessner Engineering does not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, OPT, CPT, TN, or similar) at this time.

Gessner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.