Structural Engineer Senior 3

M.C. Dean, Inc; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc is looking for a Structural Engineer in Tysons, Virginia, responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of safe and sustainable structures. The role involves structural analysis, project management, and ensuring compliance with building standards.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering, over 5 years of experience, and a PE license. Proficiency in engineering design tools and excellent problem-solving skills are essential. This position offers opportunities to collaborate with various experts in delivering high-quality projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in structural engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Ability to maintain accuracy in design and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze structures to withstand various loads and forces.
• Manage projects and provide liaison with structural consultants.
• Ensure designs adhere to building codes and regulations.
• Identify and resolve design and construction issues.
• Prepare and maintain documentation and reports.

Skills

Proficiency in structural analysis software

Knowledge of construction methods

Strong problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication abilities

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

The Structural Engineer will be responsible for designing, planning, and overseeing the construction of structures to ensure they are safe, sustainable, and cost‑effective. This includes buildings, bridges, tunnels, and other infrastructure. The Structural Engineer will collaborate with architects, contractors, and other engineers to deliver high‑quality projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and Analysis: perform calculations to ensure structures can withstand various loads and forces, accuracy in stamping drawings, analyze building materials for strength, durability, and cost‑effectiveness, work with design engineers to produce standard designs.
• Project Management: act as the single point of contact for all design engineers and multiple structural consultants, manage workload to ensure quickest turnaround, participate in liaison meetings to ensure consultants have necessary inputs and produce high‑quality stamped drawings, manage project timelines and budgets relative to structural analysis, support questions coming from construction site related to structural analysis.
• Compliance and Standards: ensure all designs adhere to local, state, and federal building codes and regulations.
• Problem Solving: identify and resolve design and construction issues, provide technical advice and support during construction phases.
• Documentation and Reporting: prepare and present reports, proposals, and other documentation, maintain accurate records of design changes and project progress, coach new engineers in making cost‑effective and easy‑to‑manufacture designs.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in structural engineering or related field.
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Skills: proficiency in structural analysis software and other engineering design tools; strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and legal regulations; excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills; strong communication and teamwork abilities; attention to detail and high level of accuracy in work.
• Abilities: exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time; sitting for extended periods of time; reach by extending hands or arms in any direction; finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers; ability to listen to and understand spoken information; ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking; ability to read and understand written information; ability to apply general rules to specific problems; ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.