Project Engineer, Structural

Leo A. Daly Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leo A. Daly Company is seeking a Project Engineer in Dallas, TX. You will perform structural engineering design, lead and mentor junior staff, and collaborate on multiple projects. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Architectural or Civil Engineering, PE license, and has over 7 years of experience. Strong communication, design tool proficiency, and knowledge of industry standards are necessary. Join us to influence meaningful projects that elevate communities and create innovative spaces.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in structural engineering in the A/E industry.
• Practical knowledge of industry codes (ACI, AISC, NDS, ASCE).
• Production experience preparing deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Establish technical requirements for structural design.
• Plan and direct work of Structural EITs and Designers.
• Attend client meetings and communicate effectively.

Skills

Structural engineering design

Communication skills

Mentoring

Project management fundamentals

Industry codes knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering or Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer License (PE)

Tools

Revit Structure

RISA 2d and 3d

RAM and PCA suite of programs

Job description

Description

Project Engineers work as part of a multi-discipline team performing structural engineering design during all phases of multiple simultaneous projects. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature with Engineers and Architects. Work includes a wide range of moderately complex duties under general guidance and limited supervision from Senior Professionals. Independent judgment is required on work details. Assignments will include performing design calculations, interpreting and preparing reports, and producing deliverable drawing sets including foundation plans, framing plans, details, and schedules.

Job Responsibilities

• Establishes, designs, and specifies project-appropriate structural engineering requirements.
• Plans and directs the work of Structural EITs and Designers.
• Independently attends client meetings and communicates with clients, consultants, contractors, and others during various stages of project development.
• Leads the execution of site investigations and observations.
• Prepares narratives, reports, calculations, drawing and specification documents in accordance with a high degree of quality, yet with regard to project schedule and budget constraints.
• Performs cross-discipline discussions and coordination.
• Assists with reviews of structural engineering documents for quality and compliance with code and program requirements.
• Participates in Construction Administration by reviewing shop drawings and submittals, responding to RFIs, solving construction issues, and performing site visits to assess general conformance with the design concept.
• Mentors and encourages the development of junior professionals and designers.
• Assists with marketing and business development activities including building relationship with key clients and strategic partners, proposal writing, fee estimates, and client interviews.
• Travel for marketing and project-related activities will be required.

Requirements

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis
• Professional Engineer License (PE)
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in structural engineering on a wide variety of projects within the A/E industry
• Demonstrated practical knowledge of codes and related industry standards (ACI, AISC, NDS, ASCE, etc.) with the ability to apply them to real-world, multidisciplinary projects
• Production experience preparing deliverable drawing sets in Revit Structure
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency using RISA 2d and 3d, and the RAM and PCA suite of programs
• Self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and presentation skills
• Ability to deal with competing priorities and manage time appropriately

Preferred Education & Experience

• Experience estimating hours budgets and developing fee proposals for structural engineering work
• Strong knowledge of project management fundamentals

Why join LEO A DALY?

At LEO A DALY, you will become part of a collaborative design culture and do work that matters. As an integrated design practice, we believe that a diversity of perspectives generates better solutions. We trust and support each other, ask hard questions and solve complex problems. Guided by a spirit of inquiry, we design for people at every scale, creating spaces that elevate individuals, their communities, and the institutions that serve them. Join LEO A DALY - help us transform the world.

LEO A DALY LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. LEO A DALY LLC, is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department by phone at 402-391-8111 or by email at [e-mail] . For more information about your rights under the law, see Know Your Rights.