Project Engineer – Structural

Scope of Position

Project Engineers are responsible, as licensed design professionals, for the production of innovative, appropriate, cost effective, designs, drawings and specifications in structural engineering for assigned projects. Responsible, when needed, for managing small to medium projects within the department including delegating tasks to designers, attending client & projects meetings, and managing project deadlines. Maintains professional registration and signs/seals documents prepared under his/her supervision. Also responsible, to assist the Group Discipline Leader and Practice Area Leader in training and mentoring of interns and designers, development of group and corporate standards and other assigned tasks.  Job Responsibilities 

• Application of Building Systems Knowledge:
  • Produces pricing and proposal presentation documents.
  • Utilizes the various model building and materials codes.
  • Develops complete structural system design of various building/construction types of varying complexity.
  • Works with Practice Area Leader with updates to standard details/specs.
  • Applies knowledge of principles and practices of structural engineering for problem solving within the discipline.
• Design
  • Prepares clear, complete and concise calculations including software models, and provides appropriate level of connection design as required.
  • Presents advantages/disadvantages of different structural design schemes to project team.
  • Develops all details necessary for assigned projects.
  • Coordinates work with other disciplines. Performs interdisciplinary coordination checks to minimize deficiencies, errors and omissions in drawings and specifications.
  • Incorporates client criteria into design documents.
  • Prepares design criteria for all projects and assures compliance with proposal/client criteria.
  • Signs and seals design documents when assigned as Structural Engineer of Record.
  • Responsible for the production of well-organized structural documents, calculations and specifications which are accurate, clear, concise, and complete.
  • Participates in bid reviews when requested.
  • Participates in design reviews with the design team on all assigned projects.
• Construction Support
  • Responds to all RFI’s and reviews submittals for compliance in a timely manner.
  • Participates in appropriate preconstruction/preparatory meetings.
  • Participates and prepares reports in appropriate FWIP (first work in place)/Initial Phaseobservations.
  • Performs site visits & prepares observation/follow-up phase reports documenting progress and deficiencies.
  • Prepares punch lists upon structure completion.
  • Prepares field orders, addenda and record drawings.
  • Reviews all structural related testing and inspection reports.
• Project Management
  • Communicates effectively with external/internal Customers and staff in a professional manner conveying pertinent project information as required. Attends project meetings as requested.
  • Directs technical efforts of Structural Interns, Designers and Technicians assigned to his/her projects.
  • Plans production of structural work for assigned projects and assures adherence to discipline/industry standards for all work produced by the team members assigned to their projects.
• Planning, Scheduling and Profitability
  • Monitors projects for scope creep and reports changes to the Design Project Manager.
• Professional Development
  • Attends seminars and conferences as necessary to maintain professional competency and satisfy required continuing education requirements.
  • Provides training to staff from base knowledge and seminars/conferences attended.
  • Actively participates in local and national professional organization(s).
• Leadership
  • Mentors younger engineers, interns and designers regarding structural engineering.
  • Leads structural staff working under his/her direction.
  • Communicates with Group Lead Structural Engineer regarding leadership concerns.
  • Participates in management and leadership training as requested by Group Lead and/or Chief Structural Engineers.
• Travel as required.
• Other duties which may be assigned as needed.

Education & Years of Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in accredited curriculum such as civil or architectural engineering
• Master's degree preferred.
• 4+ years of structural design experience and PE license

Qualifications 

• Building System Knowledge
  • Good knowledge of various building/construction types/complexities
  • Good understanding of all model building/material codes
  • Good understanding of structural design process from concepts through construction.
  • Good understanding of standard details/specs
  • Ability to quickly develop structural design strategy/concepts/solutions

• Ability to work independently on a variety of simple projects.
• Good presentation skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills:
  • Ability to work with a laptop, tablet (iPad or Microsoft equivalent), and mobile devices.
  • Ability to access project information remotely when working outside the office using VPN.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Working understanding (or a 3-month progression in understanding) of the following structural software: Concrete Anchor Design (Hilti Profis Anchor/Powers Design Assist 360/Simpson Anchor Design), Enercalc, E-TABS, Mathcad, RAM Structural System (RAM Steel, RAM Concrete, RAM Frame, RAM Foundation), Ram Elements, Ram Concept, SAFE, Tedds.
  • Ability to work within Revit.

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

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