Purpose

Perform the design and provide engineering services as they relate to various structural projects including transportation infrastructure, heavy industrial, and waterfront facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially complex assignments, modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria. Work is completed using advanced engineering techniques and design principles and is reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound professional judgement. Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.

At the Operational and Company Level

• May assist senior level staff or management with clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on moderately complex project issues.
• Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.

Do the Work

• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on moderately complex projects.
• Make design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Complete design of structures using manual calculations and computer aided software.
• Prepare reports and correspondence concerning the direction of assigned projects.
• Ability to perform structural inspections, assessments, and preparation of reports.
• Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• May assist senior level staff or management with clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on moderately complex project issues.
• Review plans and prepare or review technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.

Success Metrics and Competencies

Ideal candidate will consistently demonstrate…

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Leadership skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
• Commitment to becoming a “citizen” of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
• Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to plan and organize work to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.

Education, Work Experience, Licensure/Certifications, and Technical Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field required at time of employment.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Three or more (3 ) relevant industry-related engineering experience.
• P.E. registrations required upon availability. S.E. registration or ability to take an S.E exam within one year strongly preferred.
• Experience with computer applications and design software such as STAAD, RISA-3D, AutoCAD, and/or Revit.
• Working knowledge of AISC, ACI, AWS, IBC, and ASCE 7 Codes and Standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and internet browsers (Google Chrome Microsoft Edge, etc.)
• Proficient reading construction plans and technical writing.
• Working knowledge of AISC, ACI, AWS, IBC, AASHTO, AREMA, and ASCE 7 Codes and Standards.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Partially indoor professional office environment which may include exposure to bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Partially outdoor work environment which may include exposure to adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

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