At Schaefer, we’re collaborative, hard-working and innovative in the office and in our communities. We’re looking for a leader to join our fast-paced structural engineering team responsible for national public and private projects. Our engineers crave knowledge and cultivate new skills designing diverse structures. We hire individuals that bring their best every day, to support our vision to Lead the Field.

The Schaefer Phoenix team is primed for growth in our new, expanded office location at 2800 North Central Avenue.

Scope of Work

• The Operations Leader will guide and manage daily operations for assigned staff, a team of structural engineers and BIM modelers, aiming to achieve firm profitability and utilization goals through active coaching and mentoring
• Provide quality assurance review on selected projects, timely developmental feedback to team, risk mitigation through applying technical expertise
• Actively support Schaefer's commitment to providing an exceptional client experience; to inspire, engage, prioritize, and collaborate with our existing and potential clients
• Support VP of Operations in developing operational strategies and provide feedback to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within operational processes
• Serve as sealing engineer for projects as appropriate

Qualifications

• 12 years related experience including technical expertise in designing buildings, project management and coaching and developing a team
• SE or PE license
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil, structural) from an accredited university. A master’s degree focused in civil or structural engineering is preferred
• Advanced level technical skills to include structural analysis and design software and Microsoft Office products
• Ability to perform moderately complex engineering calculations and structural detailing
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and risk management skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Bonus eligibility
• Stock ownership
• Training development budget
• Educational and licensure financial assistance
• Flexible work hours remote work opportunities
• Project and management responsibilities at all experience levels
• New employee mentoring
• Design with the latest software and workstation
• Regular office social events

Working conditions and physical requirements

This work is typically done within an office environment with occasional field work at project construction sites. When field assignments are required, the working conditions physical requirements for field staff apply.

• Normal core working hours will be 9 am – 4 pm but may vary depending on project demands
• Overtime work may be required based on work deadlines
• Ability to access navigate construction sites; may require ability to climb descend ladders or crawl through openings
• Some travel may be required for this position: conducting site visits, working out of area, out of state or across the state as driven by project need
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Schaefer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected status.