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Senior Project Engineer

Job Summary

Oversees the structural design of projects, ensuring technical quality and coordination, and may be the engineer of record for projects. The Senior Project Engineer is a technical resource to the team and company; supervising and coaching Assistant and Project Engineers, participating in company-wide technical innovation, and supporting the development of technical resources.

Reports To: Project Manager, Associate, or Principal

Job Responsibilities

Structural Design

Oversees the structural design of projects, including the technical design, coordination, and quality.
May serve as the engineer of record for projects.
Performs quality control activities for projects, including projects for other engineers.
May provide direction and supervision of Construction Administration, or support for Construction Administration activities, when required.
Supports the resolution of technical issues and challenges that arise during the project life cycle.
Stays updated with the latest developments in structural engineering and lead new technologies and method implementation on projects.
Conducts and documents lessons learned at the end of projects. Presents the lessons learned to staff.

Supervision/Management

Supervises Project Engineers and Assistant Engineers, including their professional development.
Provides guidance and assistance to all Engineers and Technicians with design tasks, including reviewing of work.

Company Programs

Participates in company-wide technical innovation.
Supports the preparation of company reports and data collection.

Project Management

Assists in planning and organizing structural engineering projects.
Supports the preparation and management of project budgets, including assisting with preparation of job proposals.
May manage projects.

Marketing

Assists with identifying prospective clients and soliciting work.
Maintains positive relationships with clients during and after project completion. Coordinates these activities with a Principal, Associate, or other Project Manager.

Requirements

Qualifications

[minimum] Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. [preferred] Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
At least 7+ years of design experience.
PE certification minimum in the state of their reporting office. SE license highly preferred.
Strong knowledge and understanding of Structural Engineering design, principals, and practices. Up to date on Structural Engineering codes, guidelines and standards as well as current industry-standard design philosophies.
Experience performing quality control activities, in accordance with PASE standards.
Experienced in project delivery, from conception to construction administration.
Ability to perform the role of technical project lead of large or complex projects.
Ability to supervise, teach and coach engineers.
Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and cloud platforms (Sharepoint, Procore, etc.).
Deep experience in engineering analysis and design software, e.g. RISA-3E, ETABS, TEDDS, etc.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Familiarity with project management and project administration.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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