Senior Structural Engineer I

BCC Engineering Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

BCC Engineering is an award-winning ENR Top 500 Design Firm that offers integrated engineering services for both public and private sector clients. The BCC family of companies offer challenging opportunities in an environment where every team member is valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. As part of our team of industry leaders, our employees can impact some of the most exciting and interesting projects in the field. We are currently looking to add a Senior Structural Engineer to our team. As a Senior Roadway Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

• Provides design and managerial direction on design, detailing and/or review of roadway and multimodal facilities for SCDOT, County, and City projects. Mentors other engineers and provides design and analysis solutions for specialized roadway problems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Analyze and prepare roadway and Temporary Traffic Control Plans (TTCP) designs, calculations and drawings for Expressway/Limited-Access facilities and Arterial/Local roads using DOT and/or local jurisdiction criteria, with a particular emphasis on complex.
• Develop 3D Models of roadways, using Corridor Modeling in GEOPAK and/or Open Roads.
• Assume lead role in complex transportation design efforts; assign, track, and review tasks of technicians, designers, and engineers, ensuring adherence to project schedules; QC final work product.
• Oversee project design from conception to completion in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule; coordinate with other disciplines throughout the duration of the project.
• Provide constructability reviews; perform independent peer reviews on project submittals.
• Review contract plans and calculations from other engineering teams and outside entities to verify completion and compliance with governing transportation design codes and contract plans and specifications.
• Serves as the Engineer-of-Record for major, minor, and miscellaneous transportation designs.
• Communicate high-level concepts effectively with team members, internal design groups, and external entities including clients, subconsultants, and relevant government agencies.
• Build client relationships, help identify business opportunities, meet with clients and have client accountability.
• Participate in project meetings with clients, sub-consultants, and contractors as necessary.
• Utilize Client Relationship Manager (CRM) to accurately report and track ongoing business opportunities and pursuits.
• Take an active role in proposal activities, including write-ups and preliminary and final reviews.
• Other marketing duties include providing timely resume updates, project write-ups, proposal support, and participating in marketing initiatives as required.
• Ensure timely completion of time sheets, expense reports, and labor hours management.
• Facilitate career development of junior engineers and designers through active mentorship, providing formal and informal feedback and seizing opportunities to develop and teach new skills.
• Identify skills and knowledge gaps within the department, seek opportunities to provide internal trainings, and identify worthwhile external training content.

COMPETENCIES

• Proficient in some or all of the following programs: MicroStation, GEOPAK, Open Roads, AutoTURN, and GuidSIGN.
• Demonstrated proficiency in full suite of Microsoft office programs and Adobe Acrobat.
• Extensive knowledge of SCDOT Design Manual, AASHTO - A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, AASHTO - Roadside Design Guide, FDOT Flexible Pavement Design Manual, MUTCD - Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, and SCDOT Standard Plans for Road and Bridge Construction.
• Advanced knowledge of the DOT roadway design process.
• Able to coordinate tasks across disciplines to achieve project goals.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently on multiple priorities, possessing excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Committed to delivering quality work products and the highest client satisfaction.
• Able to conceptualize project goals within a departmental context.

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUPERVISORS

• Demonstrates understanding of supervising, managing, monitoring and controlling priorities of work; reflects on end state before issuing guidance and provides subordinates autonomy to get results.
• Exemplifies a positive attitude and communicates expectations for a productive work environment; encourages innovative, critical, and creative thought.
• Able to effectively adjust behaviors when interacting with others; demonstrates a full range of influence techniques.
• Attentive to other’s views and concerns; is patient and takes personal action to improve situations.
• Recognizes personal strengths and weaknesses and is mindful of personal impact on others and the organization.
• Takes responsibility for their own decisions and actions as well as that of their subordinates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE).
• Must possess excellent analytical, technical, and communication skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• South Carolina PE License or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Thorough understanding of SCDOT design standards.
• Demonstrated success in client service and project delivery.
• Participation in relevant Engineering Societies.
• Years of Experience: 10+ years.

BCC Engineering and its affiliated companies 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 or local laws.