Senior Structural Engineer

CEC Corporation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm based in Oklahoma City is looking for a Project Engineer to oversee critical projects from start to finish, ensuring budget and profitability goals are met. This role emphasizes strong structural engineering skills, project management, and effective communication as you work closely with clients and various teams. Candidates should have a Professional Engineer license or be able to obtain it, and over eight years of structural engineering experience. The position offers opportunities for professional development and an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Experience in designing and detailing reinforced concrete and structural steel systems is required.
• Ability to present information effectively to groups.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact and manage project tasks.
• Develop estimates, pricing, and marketing strategies.
• Prepare contract documents including technical reports.

Skills

Project management

Structural design

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Structural Engineer (S.E.) license

Eight or more years of experience in structural engineering

Tools

Revit

Construction management software

Job description

CEC is a privately held engineering firm, serving both public entities and private developers. We offer extensive services, which allow us to be involved with projects from conception to design, to construction. Our focus is to eliminate aging infrastructure and drive community growth through innovative and collaborative engineering design. CEC is a Top Workplace that offers excellent benefits, professional development, and growth opportunities for employees.

• Serves as project engineer with autonomy for project-related tasks and as a designated client contact. May have project management responsibilities on multiple projects, particularly those with high complexity and/or risk. Responsible for successful completion of projects, including schedule, budget, and profitability.
• Develops estimates, pricing, scoping, and marketing strategies for proposed projects.
• Develops feasible engineering design alternatives to meet project requirements. Prepares or directs preparation of structural calculations, modeling, analysis, and design.
• Utilizes or oversees use of Revit and other structural-specific design and calculation software to create or assist in the creation of detailed designs for construction documents.
• Prepares or directs preparation of contract documents, including technical reports, studies, plan specifications, construction cost estimates, and permitting for projects.
• Selects and utilizes structural materials appropriate for the project based on coordination with architects, engineers, plans, specifications, and code requirements.
• Reviews construction shop drawings, responds to RFIs, performs site visits, and other Construction Administration activities.
• Performs building inspections and condition assessments.
• Participates in and ensures QC/QA procedures are followed. Maintains accurate design standards and procedures in assigned work.
• Directs and provides training, technical support, guidance, input, and mentoring to project teams.
• Cooperates and coordinates with other internal and external engineers, designers, and technicians on project activities.
• Responsible for work-in-process, ensures accurate client billing, and monitors outstanding accounts receivable and collection efforts on assigned projects.
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Eight or more years of progressive experience in structural engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Structural Engineer (S.E.) license (preferred) required. If not licensed in Oklahoma, Texas, and/or Arkansas, must be able to obtain licenses within six months of start date.
• Previous experience with designing and detailing structural systems for building-type structures with demonstrable familiarity the following Structural systems:
  • Reinforced Concrete
  • Structural Steel
• Concrete Masonry Units (CMU)
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to drive to meetings and project sites.
• English language skills: ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Mathematical skills: ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning skills: ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• Organizational skills: ability to prioritize and organize tasks; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Remote connectivity device (e.g., smart phone, tablet, etc.) with data plan sufficient for company requirements, including multi-factor authentication, time and mileage tracking, expense reimbursement, e-mail, and virtual communications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a productive/technical nature.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with the fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
• Ability to sit up to eight hours per day.
• Ability to stand and/or walk, including over uneven surfaces, for extended periods of time (field visits).
• Ability to manipulate computer mouse up to eight hours per day.
• Ability to see clearly 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more; ability to identify and distinguish colors; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office/production setting with adequate ventilation.
• Occasional exposure to dust, dirt, weather conditions (field visits).

WORK SCHEDULE

• Fixed schedule of 40 hours per week between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Occasional extended hours required as projects dictate.
• Eligible to submit application for telecommuting after 90 days.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.