What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Technical Director position at American Structurepoint?
Overview
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Group: Structural
Position: Technical Director
Location: Any ASI Design Center (preferred), Remote
We are seeking an experienced Building Structural Engineer to serve as a subject matter expert and technical resource to our Structural Group. This individual will focus on growing the technical capabilities of all Structural Group staff members, cultivating group standards and practices, and providing technical direction for large and/or complex projects. This is a high-impact role with the opportunity to work on technically challenging and rewarding structural projects.
Periodic travel to American Structurepoint offices will be required.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership for building and vertical structural projects and set direction for complex projects.
- Develop and train engineering staff in their respective practice areas to maximize technical proficiency.
- Maintain and develop Structural Group standards, calculation/modeling methods and practices.
- Perform Quality Control reviews by reviewing structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and deliverables to ensure technical quality, constructability, coordination, and compliance with company standards.
- Manage the overall Quality Assurance / Quality Control process for the Structural Group.
- Develop internal training material.
- Participate in employee performance reviews.
- Promote Structurepoint services by maintaining a reputation in the industry as a subject matter expert in structural engineering.
- Assist in the development of qualifications packages and proposals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure. PE license is acceptable provided candidate has passed the NCEES SE exam.
- 15 years of relevant experience (advanced degree may count toward experience).
- Possess engineering licensure with the ability to attain additional licensure in the states in which we work.
- Documented broad resume experience with multiple building types, structural systems, and construction materials; including structural design of high-rise buildings, post-tensioned concrete design, complex finite element modeling of steel and concrete structures, and elevated floor vibration analysis.
- Proficiency in structural finite element analysis software, including RAM Concept, SAP2000, and ETABS.
- Strong commitment to delivering practical, cost-effective, and constructible structural solutions.
- Strong technical, communication, and coordination skills.
Preferred:
- Structural Engineer (SE) licensure.
- Experience with multidisciplinary coordination and QA/QC standards.
- Proven ability to mentor and develop staff.
- Experience with a respected structural engineering or multidisciplinary A/E consulting firm.
- Experience across a diverse portfolio including healthcare, education, higher education, commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality, civic, municipal, and light industrial projects.
- Experience with existing building evaluations, renovations, and retrofits.
- Experience working within a collaborative multi-office or multidisciplinary organization.
- Authorized to work in the United States and on federal contracts.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
- Ability to lift up to 10–15 pounds.
- Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching as required.
- Occasional site visits or travel for meetings.
- Regular, reliable attendance and punctuality.