Structural Senior Design Engineer

Spectra Tech, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned engineering professional to lead complex projects in civil and structural engineering. This role involves providing technical expertise, guiding teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering analysis and project management, with proficiency in leading large-scale projects. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and technical excellence, where your contributions will drive the success of significant engineering initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering with a focus on complex projects.
• Professional Engineer license required for this lead position.
• Proficiency in structural design software and compliance with codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering assignments and provide technical guidance to teams.
• Analyze and recommend solutions for complex engineering problems.
• Coordinate with project management and clients on technical issues.

Skills

Engineering Analysis

Project Management

Technical Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

STAADPro

Mathcad

CADD Automation Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

The purpose of thisposition istoprovide theessential administrativeprocesses, technical knowledge andleadershipasdescribed below.Thispositionhasoversightofaspecificareaand actsasarepresentativeof theengineering discipline ensuring technical accuracy in project execution inall phases. This isalead position onassigned projects performing engineering assignments of advanced complexity.

*Undergeneral supervision oftheDisciplineLeadEngineer,serveasanAreaLeadproviding guidance/supervision to other engineers and designers

*Analyzeandmakeindependentrecommendationsregardingtechnicalsolutionstoproblems of advanced complexity inaccordance with project requirements

*Developandreviewspecificationsanddesigncriteria

*Performandcheckengineeringanalysesandcalculations; specifymaterials,equipmentand systems; and solve technical problems of advanced complexity

*Coordinatetechnicalissueswithotherdisciplines,projectmanagement,vendorsandclients

*ExecuteworkincompliancewithProjectQualityPlanandprocedures

*Executeworkinaccordancewiththeapprovedprojectscope,costandschedulebaselines

*Developandreviewestimates,schedulesandprogressreportsincludingeffort-hour estimating and staff forecasting

*Establish,controlandreportonmaterialkeyquantities;provideanalysisandforecasts

*Provide technical support toactivitiesassociated withequipment and material procurement andsubcontractingincludingscopesofwork,technicalbidevaluationsandreviewofvendor submittals

*Providetechnicalsupporttoactivitiesassociatedwithconstructionadministrationincluding response to construction requests-for-informationand field changes

*Otherdutiesasassigned

Basic Job Requirements

*U.S.Citizenshiprequired

*BachelorofSciencedegreeinCivilorStructural Engineering andminimum ten(10)yearsof work-related experience

*ProfessionalEngineerlicense

*Workingknowledgeofapplicablefederal(includingDepartmentofEnergyorders),state, and local codes and standards

*Abilitytocommunicate effectively withaudiences thatincludebutarenotlimited toproject management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors

*Jobrelatedtechnical knowledgenecessarytocompletethejob

*Advancedknowledgeofdisciplinecodesandstandards

*Ability toperform workincompliancewithapplicable local,state,andfederalcodes,statutes and guidelines

*Abilitytoattendtodetailandworkinatime-consciousandtime-effectivemanner

*Intermediate computerandsoftwareskillstoincludeproficiency intheuseofword processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

*Significantexperienceprovidingengineering,procurementandconstruction(EPC)services on large industrial projects

*ProficiencyexecutinglargeEPCprojectsutilizingengineeringanalysis,3Dmodelingand2D computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline environment

Discipline Specific Job Requirements

*Advancedknowledgeof:

Performinghandandcomputercalculationsforfoundations,concrete,andsteelstructures Advanced knowledge of oneor more of thefollowing structural design software: STAAD, STAADPro and RISA3D

AdvancedknowledgeofMathcad Analyzing complex structures

Windandseismicloadinginstructuralcalculations Dynamic analysis and design

Computermodelingandanalysis

Preferred Qualifications

*Advancedknowledgeofcommercialavailabilityandcostofmaterials

*Experience withdesignofsystems,structuresandcomponentsfornuclearfacilitiesunderthe requirements of ASME NQA-1

*Demonstratedexperiencemanagingandleadinglargeprojects

*Proficiencywithprojectset-up,developmentofcontrol-levelschedules,progressreporting and project close-out

*Practicalfieldexperience

*EPCprojectexperienceforthefollowing industries:

U.SDepartmentofEnergyorotherU.S.FederalGovernmentAgency

-Nuclearfacilitiesunderanuclearqualityassuranceprogram

-Manufacturing,pharmaceuticalorbiotechnology

*ProficiencyintheuseofSTAADProand Mathcad

• 
  Design and analysis of steel and concrete structures (reinforced concrete and structural steel) experience.

OR

• Design and analysis of commodity supports experience.

AND

• Proficient in STAADPro, Excel, and MathCad

AND

Code experience with ACI 318-14, 349-13, AISC N690-18, ASCE 7-16, 4-16, 43-19 as well as experience with IBC-2018