Leo A Daly

Project Engineer, Structural

Leo A Daly$75K — $95K *
Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis
  • Professional Engineer License (PE)
  • Minimum 7 years' experience in structural engineering within the A/E industry
  • Practical knowledge of engineering codes and standards (ACI, AISC, NDS, ASCE)
  • Production experience in Revit Structure
  • Proficiency in RISA 2D/3D, RAM, and PCA software
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Establishes and specifies structural engineering requirements for projects.
  • Plans and directs work of Structural EITs and Designers.
  • Independently communicates with clients, contractors, and consultants throughout project phases.
  • Leads site investigations and observations to ensure project integrity.
  • Prepares high-quality reports, inclusive of calculations and specifications, under time and budget constraints.
  • Coordinates across disciplines for project alignment.
  • Reviews structural documents for compliance and quality assurance.
  • Participates in construction administration and site visits for design conformance.
  • Mentors junior professionals and promotes development.
  • Engages in marketing and business development activities.

Benefits

  • Collaborative design culture focused on impactful work.
  • Supportive environment encouraging diverse perspectives.
  • Commitment to inquiry and complex problem-solving.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.
  • Encouragement of creative design solutions for community impact.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Project Engineers work as part of a multi-discipline team performing structural engineering design during all phases of multiple simultaneous projects. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature with Engineers and Architects. Work includes a wide range of moderately complex duties under general guidance and limited supervision from Senior Professionals. Independent judgment is required on work details. Assignments will include performing design calculations, interpreting and preparing reports, and producing deliverable drawing sets including foundation plans, framing plans, details, and schedules.

Job Responsibilities
  • Establishes, designs, and specifies project-appropriate structural engineering requirements.
  • Plans and directs the work of Structural EITs and Designers.
  • Independently attends client meetings and communicates with clients, consultants, contractors, and others during various stages of project development.
  • Leads the execution of site investigations and observations.
  • Prepares narratives, reports, calculations, drawing and specification documents in accordance with a high degree of quality, yet with regard to project schedule and budget constraints.
  • Performs cross-discipline discussions and coordination.
  • Assists with reviews of structural engineering documents for quality and compliance with code and program requirements.
  • Participates in Construction Administration by reviewing shop drawings and submittals, responding to RFI's, solving construction issues, and performing site visits to assess general conformance with the design concept.
  • Mentors and encourages the development of junior professionals and designers.
  • Assists with marketing and business development activities including building relationship with key clients and strategic partners, proposal writing, fee estimates, and client interviews.
  • Travel for marketing and project-related activities will be required.


Requirements

Required Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis
  • Professional Engineer License (PE)
  • Minimum 7 years' experience in structural engineering on a wide variety of projects within the A/E industry
  • Demonstrated practical knowledge of codes and related industry standards (ACI, AISC, NDS, ASCE, etc.) with the ability to apply them to real-world, multidisciplinary projects
  • Production experience preparing deliverable drawing sets in Revit Structure
  • Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency using RISA 2d and 3d, and the RAM and PCA suite of programs
  • Self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and presentation skills
  • Ability to deal with competing priorities and manage time appropriately

Preferred Education & Experience
  • Experience estimating hours budgets and developing fee proposals for structural engineering work
  • Strong knowledge of project management fundamentals


About Leo A Daly

Leo A Daly is an architecture, engineering, planning, and interior design firm. The company was founded in 1915 by Leo A Daly Sr. and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Leo A Daly has completed projects in over 91 countries and has offices in the United States, Asia, and the Middle East. The company's projects include commercial, government, healthcare, hospitality, and transportation facilities. Leo A Daly is committed to sustainable design and has received numerous awards and recognition for its innovative and environmentally responsible projects.
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