Senior Structural Engineer

POSITION PURPOSE

This position includes senior-level structural engineers with PE certification who provide leadership, training, industry experience, and technical expertise.  The Senior Structural Engineer has the ability to take on technically complicated, complex projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform engineering calculations and details for all products and connections.

Independently perform lateral analysis and design; troubleshoot and check laterals.

Lead project teams.

Independently manage engineering design aspects of a project with minimal assistance or guidance.

Review contract documents to be familiar with project requirements.

Attend project meetings and lead coordination meetings.

Write and review complex requests for information (RFI).

Resolve design issues independently and assist others with solving engineering design related problems.

Serve as point of contact for Metromont engineers and subcontractors for resolution of more complicated technical questions and problems.

Check engineering design calculations and details of others including that of external consultants for accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to Metromont standards and Engineering Design Process.

Review erection drawings, master shop tickets, and any additional shop tickets to ensure designs and standards are followed.

Aware of production through regular plant visits and participation in plant meetings relevant to assigned projects.

Become licensed in states where engineering work is performed and, when assigned, reviews and stamps erection drawings, calculations, and repair details.

Evaluate design cost as compared to estimate and take appropriate action.

Complete repairs without assistance.

May be an active participant in external industry organizations such as PCI and ACI.

Participate in pre-sale engineering design processes as requested by the sales department.

Must adhere to all Metromont and OSHA safety rules and regulations.

SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

Works independently with little supervision

Makes decisions related to their own projects regarding assignment of tasks

Provide guidance and coaching to Design Engineers; interact closely with project team including project managers, general managers, drafting, and production

Reports to the Engineering Manager

CHARACTERISTICS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

7+ years of relevant engineering experience – internal or external

Previous precast concrete engineering design knowledge preferred

Highly dependable with strong work ethic

Eager to learn

Able to work individually or on a team

Strongly values relationships and interaction with people

Maintains a balanced perspective about change; adapts when necessary while placing value in consistency of processes

Positive outlook

Computer skills (experience with engineering design software preferred)

Analytical thinker with above average problem-solving skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Strong personal organization skills

Above average ability to manage multiple priorities

Self-motivated

Values teaching and demonstrates a willingness to develop others

Demonstrated ability to managed multiple projects and priorities, maintain project schedules, and work effectively within a project team

Above average assertiveness; proactively addresses project issues

Strong communication skills

Able to document ongoing information on projects for record keeping purposes

Able to adapt to changes in work schedules, tasks, or processes

Values and demonstrates safe working behaviors

EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY

BS Civil Engineering required; structural emphasis preferred

PE Certification required

WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE

Typically works inside in an office environment

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm; schedule flexibility may be required to meet deadlines

PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Safety glasses

High-visibility vest

Hard hat

Steel-toed shoes

Hearing protection

PPE only required with working in the plant

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is an office position which requires walking, standing, and sitting.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties as assigned may be required.  All associates are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with Metromont’s core values and to actively participate in all company safety, training, and observation programs.