What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Structural Engineer position at Power Design, Inc.?
about the position… Our Engineering team is proof that the Power Design “work hard, play hard” motto works! With continuous design-build projects in progress all over the country, this team is leading the industry in innovative techniques with a focus on coordinated, value-conscious design that has led to more than 95% of our clients becoming repeat customers. As a senior member of the engineering team, you will work directly with clients, attend client meetings, lead other engineering team members, mentor junior staff, and ensure the quality of structural documentation. The senior structural engineer executes and eventually leads the selection and layout of gravity and lateral systems, performs technical analysis, and drives innovative, high-quality structural designs. position details/responsibilities… Execute and eventually lead gravity and lateral system selection and layout, technical analysis, and design for projects, while contributing to workflow planning. Work with the Engineer of Record to determine codes, loads, analysis methods, and engineering tools appropriate for the project. (Seismic analysis experience preferred but not required.) Support and develop creative design concepts, evaluating multiple alternatives to determine optimal solutions. Apply expertise in steel and reinforced concrete design, while expanding knowledge in timber, reinforced masonry, structural aluminum, and stainless steel. Produce and review structural drawing packages, sketches, and engineering reports. Contribute to site observations, condition assessment reports, and construction administration activities. Perform engineering analysis and calculations using industry-leading structural analysis software. here’s what we’re looking for… Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering (required). Graduate degree with emphasis in Structural Engineering preferred but not required. 10 years of experience with IBC-style building codes and U.S. national standards. Working or proficient knowledge of at least one structural analysis software suite: SAP2000, ETABS, RISA3D, or similar. Excellent problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills, and communication abilities. Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred but not required. Knowledgeable to proficient experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) software (Revit) highly preferred. Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth. At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide Power Design is a National Design Build Contractor, focused on innovative construction across multiple trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and systems technologies. Since 1989, we’ve disrupted the industry by putting next-generation ideas to powerful, practical use because we care. We design breakthrough solutions that push the limits of what’s possible by harnessing the collaborative power of our teams to elevate experiences and empower the communities where we live and work. In an industry that tends to look back, we’re building better by staying grounded in our values, dedicated to our unique culture, and supportive of work-life balance – making us built to last. By investing in our people and doing things differently, we’re designing what’s next. To learn more, visit www.powerdesigninc.us Interested in joining the #PDIFamily, but not sure which role is right for you? Click below to apply and we'll reach out when we find the perfect fit! Check out what PDI’s Apprenticeship program is all about here! Click here to learn more about the #PDILife in our latest newsletter! Technical issues? Contact (727) 210-0499 or careers@powerdesigninc.us
