Licensed Structural Engineer - BIM & Design Lead

HKS, Inc

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 84,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

HKS, Inc. is seeking a senior structural engineer in the Detroit area to lead design and documentation for projects. You will collaborate with the project team to develop robust structural solutions using Revit/BIM and applicable codes.

The role demands 5+ years of experience, an ABET-accredited engineering degree, and professional licensure in structural engineering. You will guide junior staff, manage schedules, and interface with clients and contractors as needed.

Qualifications

Accredited professional degree in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering or related field.
Typically 5+ years of experience.
Professional engineering licensure required (structural licensure preferred).
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of codes and standards.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with project team to effectively execute structural engineering design and delivery of structural implementation documents.
May coordinate early phase effort for determination of most appropriate structural framing system(s) and project criteria including building code, fire-rating, gravity/lateral loads and other unique requirements of the project.
Performs effectively as a team member during design and/or construction phases.
May prepare and/or review structural specifications for projects at each phase of delivery.
Maintains active awareness of the production schedule for responsible task(s).
Coordinates structural CA effort including engineering site visitation, field report documentation, submittal review, response to project RFI's, and review of structural change order requests.
Revises implementation documents from markups and/or instructions and reviews completed tasks at key intervals for accuracy/completeness.
Reviews work of EIT staff.
Directs the work of structural drafting staff for implementation documentation.
Utilizes standard engineering practices and techniques to adjust and correlate data; recognizes and resolves discrepancies in results.
May be responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements.
Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, coordination with other disciplines and technical issues.
Consistently documents project meetings and telephone conversations.
Maintains knowledge of products and materials available on the market.
Travel may be required.