Sr. Structural Engineer

Dallas, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

A recognized practitioner and licensed engineer who possesses strong technical abilities and manages implementation documentation. Uses the firms resources (people processes and tools) and assignments with proficiency fluency and aptitude. Teaches and mentors staff and effectively embodies and expresses the firms values and mission.

Responsibilities:

Coordinates structural project team efforts to facilitate effective execution of structural engineering design and the delivery of structural implementation documents
Leads early phase effort for determination of most appropriate structural framing system(s)
Establishes structural project criteria including building code fire-rating gravity/lateral loads and unique requirements of the project
Performs effectively as a senior team member during design and/or construction phases
Prepares and/or reviews structural specifications for projects at each phase of delivery
Maintains active awareness of the production schedule for responsible project(s)
Establishes credibility through project management skills
Effectively manages structural CA effort including engineering site visitation field report documentation submittal review response to project RFIs and review of structural change order requests
Reviews implementation documents at key phases/intervals for accuracy and completeness.
Supervises junior project team members both engineering and drafting staff. Delegates appropriate tasks answers questions and holds junior project team members accountable.
Reviews staff performance relative to project contributions on a regular basis in a constructive manner to strengthen team(s)
Utilizes standard engineering practices and techniques to adjust and correlate data; recognizes and resolves discrepancies in results
Responsible for communication with other disciplines clients vendors and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements
Participates in and leads team meetings to discuss project issues coordination with other disciplines and technical issues
Consistently documents project meetings and telephone conversations
Maintains up to date knowledge of products and materials available on the market
Travel will be required

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

Accredited professional degree in Civil Structural or Architectural Engineering or related field
Typically 7 years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

Professional engineering or structural engineering licensure required (structural engineering licensure preferred)
Ability to be licensed in multiple states preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Advanced expert-level experience knowledge or skills

Intermediate experience knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work

Basic familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and may perform elementary functions depending on role

Advanced understanding on the use of Revit and BIM in the delivery of implementation documents required
Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite required
Advanced knowledge of building codes and material design standards required
Advanced knowledge in select structural systems required
Advanced technical knowledge through a combination of academic experience work experience and continuing education required
Basic knowledge of project management tools (Vision Portfolio etc.) preferred
Intermediate knowledge of integrated design engineering building systems and QA/QC process required
Advanced organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
Advanced ability to exercise judgment and discretion set priorities and manage competing demands required
Advanced ability to communicate in a clear concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required
Advanced ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required
Advanced ability to work and encourage collaboration in a team environment required
Advanced ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
Advance ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

If you currently work for HKS please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.

HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran

Required Experience:

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Overview:A recognized practitioner and licensed engineer who possesses strong technical abilities and manages implementation documentation. Uses the firms resources (people processes and tools) and assignments with proficiency fluency and aptitude. Teaches and mentors staff and effectively embodies ...