Structural Project Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti in the United States is seeking a talented Structural Engineer to join the Construction Engineering Practice as a Project Engineer. The role focuses on structural design of Industrial and Advanced Manufacturing facilities, with responsibilities for connection design, temporary stability analysis, and contractor support.

Day-to-day work includes designing structural steel and concrete systems, creating contract documents, and designing connections from simple to complex.

Qualifications

• Degree (Master preferred) in structural engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer and/or Structural Engineer license.
• Working knowledge of current industry software, including SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, Risa3-D, PCA Software, Revit, and AutoCAD.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Structural Engineering.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the US and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Responsible implementing the direction of engineering projects as defined by their Project Manager.
• Communication with clients to understand the project requirements.
• Perform analysis and design of structural systems for all types of buildings and materials using various building codes.
• Design of structural steel connections.
• Preparation of contract documents utilizing Revit.
• Manage project design and deliverables as well as other design team members, supervise the work of engineers and modelers, and direct project staff in preparing contract documents such as drawings and specifications.
• Participate in the QAQC program for projects.

Skills

Communication with clients

Leadership & supervision

Analytical thinking

Travel willingness

Education

Master's degree in structural engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

RAM

Risa3-D

PCA Software

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.

Our Construction Engineering practice works with fabricators, erectors, construction managers, and general contractors to provide connection design, temporary stability analysis, design of structures delegated to the contractor, design of industrial structures, and construction means-and-methods engineering. There will be an emphasis on the development of relationships with current, but also new clients to grow the practices revenue potential. The core areas of focus for growth are providing structural and construction engineering services with a focus on contractor needs for the construction industry.

The Role

We are seeking a talented Structural Engineer to join Construction Engineering Practice as a Project Engineer. The Project Engineer will be primarily involved in the structural design of Industrial and Advanced Manufacturing structures. The Project Engineer will also be called on to provide connection design, temporary stability analysis, and contractor support as work-load dictates.

The day-to-day activities will include the design of structural steel and concrete structures and creation of contract documents. They will also design connections that range from simple shear connections to connections with multiple members that must be analyzed for the structures they are designing. This engineer will also be asked to provide temporary stability analysis and design involving the analysis of alternate load paths through a partially erected steel structure and the design of temporary bracing for its stability during steel erection.

As our Construction Engineering Practice grows there is great potential for upward mobility and career development within this exciting new role.

Responsibilities

• Responsible implementing the direction of engineering projects as defined by their Project Manager.
• Communication with clients to understand the project requirements.
• Perform analysis and design of structural systems for all types of buildings and materials using various building codes.
• Design of structural steel connections.
• Preparation of contract documents utilizing Revit.
• Manage project design and deliverables as well as other design team members, supervise the work of engineers and modelers, and direct project staff in preparing contract documents such as drawings and specifications.
• Participate in the QAQC program for projects.

Requirements

• Degree (Master preferred) in structural engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer and/or Structural Engineer license.
• Working knowledge of current industry software, including SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, Risa3-D, PCA Software, Revit, and AutoCAD.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Structural Engineering.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the US and internationally.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&DD, Disability and other voluntary benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
• Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Transit (where available)
• 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
• Fitness Reimbursement
• And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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