Senior Structural Civil Engineer - Federal Role Description: Huitt-Zollars, Inc has full-time opportunity for a Senior Structural Civil Engineer with 10+ years of experience and will be a registered Professional Engineer for our Fort Worth office in our federal practice. This position will provide leadership, guide business development and project management on local Fort Worth (and beyond as needed) engineering projects.
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Employment Type: 40 FT Hours
Compensation Type: Salary
Registration(s): Professional Licensed Engineer in Texas, SE License Preferred
Education: Master's Degree in Civil Engineering focused on Structural Required
Duties:- Work as a member of multi-discipline project team in the design and development of projects.
- Collaborate with, and act as a resource for, Huitt-Zollars in a multi-discipline office. This includes conducting meetings with clients, internal disciplines and or contractors and their subs.
- Design and analyze structural systems for low-to high-rise buildings.
- Coordinate and delegate tasks between multiple disciplines and attend regular meetings.
- Effectively mentor young engineers and assist in their development.
- Assist and work with senior staff to develop project budgets and proposed fees.
- Review shop drawings, perform field inspections, and facilitate the construction administration process.
- Demonstrate competency in all project phases.
- Perform quality reviews of engineering plans for completeness and engineering accuracy.
Key Responsibilities:- Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and may be responsible for a stated portion of office sales goal. Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.
- Successfully and consistently functions as Lead Principal-in-Charge for their designated Practice Area in geographic market.
- Competent, knowledgeable, service leader in the market(s) they service.
- Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
- Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
- Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client). Verifies client satisfaction routinely and shares feedback with team.
- Proactively works with PM to strategize resolving issues that impact project performance. Reviews progress with PM at least monthly (including & completes vs. % spent) and that PM is adhering to weekly rhythm.
- Successfully contributes to the overall profitability and financial performance on projects.
- Oversees staff deliverables and production assigned to their projects to ensure client, legal, and company requirements are met.
Role Competencies:- Adaptable: Adjusting behaviors and plans to new circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Manages Time and Priorities: Maintaining focus on high-priority work through thoughtful management of time and utilization of systems, tools and processes.
- Organizes Resources: Fostering thoughtful utilization of human and material resources to optimize success.
- Sharing Information: Conveying up-to-date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Plans Effectively: Making plans for work to be accomplished in a timely manner and utilizing resources sparingly.
- Builds Relationships: Showing deep interest in others and intentionally developing rapport.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Master's of Science Degree is welcomed, but not required.
- Must be a Licensed Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Texas.
- 10 + years of experience.
- Experience in design of structural systems using the following materials: Wood framed, light gauge and structural steel, concrete, masonry, and deep foundations.
- Sound verbal, written, and graphic communication skill.
- Excellent ability to interact with clients and multi-discipline team members.
- Organized and self-motivated.
- Should have experience in the following programs: Adapt software, RAM structural systems, RAM elements, RISA software, Microsoft outlook, word, excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong Revit skills.
- Strong understanding of national codes and industry standards.
This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars' Core Value and Leadership CompetenciesBenefits & Perks:- Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
- Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
- Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
- MDLive Telehealth
- Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
- Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter Benefits
- Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
- Term Life / AD&D insurance
- Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
- Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP
Physical Requirements:- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
- The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement.
