Engagement in research and development initiatives
Full Job Description
Position Description:
We are looking for a Structural Engineer to join our Water Team to improve infrastructure in our Detroit office. The candidate must be a licensed PE with a bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering and seven or more years of related experience. The candidate must also be self-motivated, work well with others, and have excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills. A flexible hybrid-remote work schedule is available after 30 days of employment.
Typical responsibilities include:
Perform Structural analysis and design of heavy civil and underground structures including concrete storage tanks, wastewater treatment facilities, tunnels and drop shafts, retaining walls, braced excavations, foundations, building wall systems, and utility structures
Provide technical planning, design and construction support on various wet weather projects that may include combined sewer overflow, collection system, pump station, water, stormwater, and/or other wastewater projects
Design for various materials including reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete, steel, aluminum, masonry and FRP
Prepare engineering calculations and supporting analysis of alternatives
Prepare structural related construction plans and technical specifications
Utilize various design software to complete structural analysis
Conduct research and development for projects
Function as Task Manager to assist Project Manager
Coordinate structural design function with Senior Engineers and Project Managers
Work with multi-discipline engineering teams
Prepare design cost estimates
Monitor task budget and progress
Conduct on-site inspections as needed
Prepare and review scope, budget and schedule for project tasks
Attend various meetings including pre-design, plan review, pre-construction, staff, etc.
Assist with proposals, marketing, project reports and technical presentations
Maintain excellent client relations
Maintain a safe working environment
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
Skills/Experience:
Minimum of five years of experience
Foundation experience to include mat foundations, driven piles, auger-cast piles, caissons and soil/rock anchors
Experience with soil and rock mechanics and related design a plus
Experience with ACI 350, ACI 318, AISC Steel Manual and the International Building Code
Working knowledge of AutoCAD
Structural and foundation design software
Excellent technical writing, organizational and communication skills
