Senior Structural Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Advanced knowledge within the Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architectural discipline with the capabilities and the initiative to design structures independently
• Rigging and lifting design
• Design shallow and deep foundations
• Design underground concrete vaults and tunnels
• Design slab reinforcement for a variety of loading conditions
• Design individual pipe supports and pipe rack type structures
• Design steel structures such as access platforms including ladder and stair details, trusses, two-legged bents and four-legged support towers
• Develop a variety of structural connections including unique connections caused by field interferences
• Capable of interpreting and designing from a variety of different domestic and foreign structural building design codes
• Strong understanding of multiple types of structural analysis software packages
• Have an understanding of civil design systems
• Confidence and creative initiative to solve difficult problems and develop discipline specific arrangements
• Manage his or her own time, as well as those they are supervising, to stay within the project allotted budget
• Perform as a Design Lead for small discipline projects which may include managing up to several  engineers and designers per project
• Interfacing with clients in business development roles during scope and proposal development phases of a new project or as required
• Capable of developing structural design manhour estimates and work completion schedules
• Review vendor concrete reinforcement and structural steel shop fabrication drawings
• Develop and review project specifications
• Develop structural construction scope of work documents
• Mentor less senior engineers
• Possess professional registration
• Verify field conditions, constructability of designs, and assist in resolving problems during field construction
• May be required to participate in short or long term field assignments

Qualifications

Salaries for all positions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise. Salaries are subject to fluctuation outside of the given range. The indicated range is not a commitment and meant as a guideline. All compensation, exempt or non-exempt status, and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Architecture & Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.

EEO / AAE

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