Design Lead- Structural Engineer (PE)

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

Job summary

Gessner Engineering seeks a capable Design Lead to oversee structural projects in Bryan, TX. You will manage the design team, review progress, and sign plan sets while ensuring compliance with relevant codes.

The role requires a PE license, 5–10 years of experience, and expertise across steel, concrete, masonry, and wood design. A master’s degree is preferred; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• BS in Structural Engineering required.
• 5–10 years engineering with project management.
• Experience with IBC, IRC, ASCE 7, ACI, PCI, AISC, NDS, TMS.
• Experience in design and detailing of steel, concrete, masonry, wood.
• PE licensure in the applying state.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary design engineer of record and project lead for projects.
• Provide regular project reviews on design progress, schedule and issues.
• Sign and seal plan sets as appropriate.
• Create or direct schematic design layouts and establish initial design direction.
• Plan tasks, timelines, and delegate to engineers and designers.
• Perform QA/QC of delegated tasks.
• Provide technical support and develop staff expertise.
• Coordinate with clients and design teams.
• Assist with RFIs and CA issues.
• Generate Program of Requirements and Master Plans.
• Develop augmentation procedures and integration.
• Generate proposals as necessary.
• Mentor staff on engineering design and project delivery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Structural design

Project management

PE license

Leadership

Education

Bachelor in Structural Eng

MS in Structural Eng

Tools

Bluebeam

Autodesk REVIT

RISA

RAM Structural System

Job description

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Structural Full Time Bryan, TX, US

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 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 you are applying to work in
• 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.