What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Sr. Structural Engineer (5+ Years Precast/Prestressed Concrete Required) position at J.P. Carrara & Sons, Inc.?
Job Overview
The Senior Structural Engineer oversees the day-to-day operations of the design engineering and detailing department. This role reports to the General Manager and is a blend of technical design and team leadership, responsible for managing a team of CAD/Revit detailers. You will serve as the technical bridge between design, plant production, and quality control to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and project profitability.
Responsibilities
- Engineering Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of four CAD/Revit detailers; manage departmental workflows, project milestones, and deadlines.
- Structural Design: Perform engineering calculations for prestressed concrete structures, including parking garages, bridges, multi-family residential, and hotels, etc. Coordinate and review outsourced design work.
- Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously through design, checking, submission, production, and construction phases.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Project Managers, Plant Manager, and QC Department to assist with bidding efforts, resolve design issues, generate RFIs, resolve production issues, and generate NCRs.
- Innovation & Strategy: Implement project optimization, develop efficient shipping and handling schemes, generate camber control plans, and value-engineer solutions for design-build projects.
- Technical Oversight: Generate, review and seal (P.E.) calculations and construction documents to ensure strict adherence to building codes and company standards.
- Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients and attend project meetings to ensure team synergy and client satisfaction.
Experience
- Education: BS in Civil or Structural Engineering (MS preferred).
- Licensure: Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) is required. Ability to obtain licensure in all New England states and New York.
- Experience: 10 years of structural engineering experience, with at least 5 years specifically in precast and prestressed concrete design.
- Industry Standards/Code Proficiency: Deep knowledge of PCI Design Handbook, IBC, ASCE-7, ACI 318, and AISC Steel Construction Manual360, and ASCE-7.
- Technical Tools: Proficiency in Revit/AutoCAD and structural design software. Strong MS Office skills (Excel/Word).
- Leadership: Proven ability to manage a technical team and communicate effectively with diverse personalities, from shop floor personnel to project owners.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $120,000 - $160,000