Senior Structural Engineer

Axiom Engineering, a Salas O'Brien Company; Boise (ID); Remote; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom, a Salas O'Brien Company, seeks a Senior Engineer to lead project execution and provide clear structural calculations and drawings. The engineer will model, draft, and offer high-level options for critical areas, ensuring quality and consistency across projects.

Remote work is available with occasional site visits; travel is expected 10-15% to support clients and project teams. A MS degree in civil/structural engineering is required along with 5+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• MS degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management (structural engineering preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in structural design of concrete, steel, masonry, and wood frame structures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare structural calculations and construction documents meeting quality standards.
• Develop and execute sprint plan activities with clear tasks and hour estimates.
• Manage CA activities and report to the Technical Lead; respond to RFIs and review shop drawings.

Skills

Project coordination

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

MS degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management (structural engineering preferred)

Job description

At Axiom, A Salas O'Brien Company we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we're committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career- and they'll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary

The Senior Engineer is responsible for project execution of projects ranging in scope and scale. They understand the steps and process to design a system and provide clear and coherent calculations and drawings. They can provide modeling and drafting direction and understand what the final product should look like.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Prepare structural calculations and construction documents that meet quality standards
   • Design lateral and gravity systems in areas of technical proficiency
   • Sketch and draw unique details
   • Provide modeling and drafting direction
   • QC own work
   • Provide high level options for technical lead for areas that require direction
2. Develop and Execute Sprint Plan Activities
   • Create and communicate plan of approach to PM
   • Understand and document tasks to complete deliverable and estimate hours
   • Identify high value/impact items that are low risk to keep project moving quickly
   • Commit and execute the plan, reconcile plan with project team as needed
   • Communicate early and often when roadblocks to the plan are identified
3. Manage CA Activities and report to Technical Lead
   • Maintain and update CA Log
   • Create response to RFI's for Technical Lead Approval
   • Review shop drawing and present to Technical Lead
   • Perform Site Visits
4. Independently communicate and manage Client Coordination
   • Communicate with client independently through client meetings, phone call and email exchanges
   • Coordinate drawing development with technical staff
   • Proactively spot issues with other consultants and offer solution in the meeting
   • Consult early on the pro and cons to type of structure, system selection
   • Communicate updates to project team
5. Participate and execute Continuous Improvement Activities
   • Seek out and participate in continuing education
   • Participate in material groups; update and improve standards and best practices
   • Growing proficiency in material, market and project types

Qualifications

• MS degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management (structural engineering preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in the structural design of concrete, steel, masonry, and wood frame structures
• Gain invaluable industry experience and practical engineering skills.
• Work with a diverse team of professionals, fostering network opportunities.
• Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers.
• Competitive compensation package.

Location

Remote

Travel

Yes 10-15%

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O'Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O'Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.