ResponsibilitiesThe following duties are typical of the position but are not all encompassing. Responsibilities include those required to deliver quality service on schedule and within budget in a team environment.
- Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments.
- Makes decisive, independent decisions on engineering problems, practices, and methods, creating and refining innovative design solutions. In the case of a licensed staff member, acting as a lead project engineer, this includes but is not limited to, the stamping/sealing of one's drawings/documents as well as drawings/documents done as the professional in "responsible charge" as defined by the applicable statute of jurisdiction.
- Represents the firm in meetings and conferences to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate a project.
- Plans, develops, coordinates, and directs a medium to large engineering project or a number of smaller complex projects with overall responsibility for budget adherence, schedule adherence, quality control, and inter-discipline coordination.
- Responsible for acceptance or rejection of major items involving materials, equipment, manufacturer's quality, and field construction.
- Serve as a key staff advisor and technical specialist in your chosen discipline, leveraging highly specialized knowledge and cutting-edge techniques to drive project success.
- Provide strategic leadership by guiding teams through critical objectives, innovative concepts, policy challenges, and complex project developments.
- Supervise, coordinate, and review the work of a team of engineers and designers working on the same assigned project.
- Defines project scope of work and organizes into manageable tasks.
- Provides supervisor and project manager with scope of work change warnings.
- Maintains continuing professional education in discipline. Mentor junior engineers and technicians, providing technical guidance in structural engineering principles, software use, and code application.
- Drive business growth through strategic client engagement and proactive business development initiatives.
- Meets with client to define project scope, present project progress, and assure client satisfaction
- Support risk management initiatives by identifying potential design vulnerabilities related to seismic performance, load path continuity, and material durability per local and national code provisions.
- Travel required.
- Valid driver's license required. May be waived for international assignments.
What We Offer:- Competitive Salary: $115,000 - $140,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and certifications.
- Bonus and Incentives: Based on experience, you will be eligible for our annual target bonus/incentive program derived from company and individual performance and goals.
- Ownership Opportunities: SSOE offers ownership opportunities to all employees at the Associate level and above. This position will provide you with the opportunity to become a shareholder of SSOE. As an employee-owned firm, being a shareholder provides an additional level of earnings and investment to our group of owners.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), professional development and training, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
Additional Perks:- Dynamic Culture: Experience a supportive culture where you're an essential and highly valued member of our vibrant team.
- Exciting Projects: Work on thrilling projects from inception to completion and engage directly with some of the most innovative clients globally.
- Continuous Learning: Embrace a culture of perpetual learning where curiosity is celebrated, innovative ideas are welcomed, and your career growth aspirations are fully supported.
- Career Stability: A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.
- Career Advancement: Embark on a structured career journey with abundant opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Holistic Compensation: A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that supports your physical and mental health, encourages work-life balance, and empowers your career advancement and financial success.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, which qualifies for licensure in the state of practice, is required.
- PE required or SE licensed with eight (8) or more years of related practical experience with former employer(s).
- Working knowledge of BIM collaboration and review platforms including ACC/BIM360, Bluebeam, and Navisworks.
- Thorough understanding of US building codes and standards applicable to seismic and structural design: ASCE, ACI, AISC 341, IBC, and applicable state-specific amendments.
- Proven ability to interpret and apply seismic detailing and design requirements for concrete, steel, and foundation systems in seismic design categories D-F is preferred
- Strong client-facing communication skills with experience leading technical discussions with architects, contractors, and owners.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-discipline coordination, review processes, and change control in complex projects.
- Experience on Industrial and Manufacturing building projects is mandatory.
- Experience on Data Center and/or Pharmaceutical projects is preferred.
