Job Title: Senior Structural Engineer
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Ogden, UT, 84404
  
Job Summary:

• In this role as Senior Structural Engineer, you will support the structural design for the project. This will entail originating/checking complex structural calculations, specifications, material requisitions, and technical studies or reports. Additionally, checking of design drawings and review and coordination of vendor information and leading technical discussions and constructability reviews. 

 
Major Responsibilities:

• Schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of the civil/structural engineering work for a global business unit, a project or staff group to include the preparation of original designs layouts, details, drawings and specifications for structures, building, roadways, railroads, etc.
• Participates in the design, development and modification of Civil/Structural components and?processes utilizing?relevant Engineering Department Procedures?(EDPs), design standards and guides, Client Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)? and Design Control Check List (DCCL) and Design Review Notices?(DRNs).
• Designs structures using knowledge of structural analysis, including statics, dynamics, and materials engineering.
• Determines the appropriate use of various structural elements such as steel, wood, masonry, and concrete to ensure appropriate material is used based on load or stress requirements.
• Originates and checks structural engineering deliverables, such as steel and concrete calculations, specifications, and material requisitions.
• Analyzes problems with conflicting design requirements, sketches ideas and possible solutions.
• Analyzes and reports on the suitability of unconventional materials, techniques and/or difficult coordination requirements.
• Assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs for proposals, forecasts, and change orders
• Completes Civil/Structural documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance.
• Provides assistance to project and construction management in identifying and complying with project Civil/Structural requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard Civil/Structural engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria, using independent judgment in making adaptations and modifications.
• Coordinates work and collaborates with other engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction.
• Designs structures using knowledge of structural analysis, including statics, dynamics, and materials engineering.
• Determines the appropriate use of various structural elements such as steel, wood, masonry, and concrete to ensure appropriate material is used based on load or stress requirements.
• Originates and checks structural engineering deliverables, such as steel and concrete calculations, specifications, drawings, and material requisitions.
• Analyzes problems with conflicting design requirements, sketches ideas and possible solutions.
• Analyzes and reports on the suitability of unconventional materials, techniques and/or difficult coordination requirements.
• Assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs for proposals, forecasts, and change orders.
• Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports, or proposals
• Coordinates Civil/Structural engineering efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction and other functional groups.
• Prepares conceptual studies, designs, reports, or proposals.
• Provides technical assistance to other Civil/Structural personnel and interacts with project functions, the customer, and regulatory agency personnel in the resolution of complex regulatory issues and industry codes and standards.
• Assist in constructability reviews.
• Support construction by dispositioning field change requests and nonconformance reports.
• Act as a mentor or coach for subordinate engineers and designers.
• Lead and/or participate in technical discussions with client, suppliers, construction, etc.

 
 
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.

 
Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Career-level position within field.
• Considered skilled and proficient in discipline.
• Professional with an understanding of area of specialization, resolves a wide range of issues
• Ability to independently execute the design of steel and/or concrete structures.
• Thorough knowledge and application of the AISC Steel Construction Manual, ACI 318, IBC and ASCE 7.
• Proficient in the use of structural analysis software such as GTSTRUDL or STAAD.Pro
• Experience with CADD applications, such as Tekla, Revit or MicroStation.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as drawings, specifications, and material requisitions and of construction methods for concrete and steel structures.
• Understands work processes of other disciplines and departments on projects.
• Ability to express technical issues in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbally.
• Ability to resolve design issues with subordinates, suppliers, other engineering disciplines, construction, and the client.
• Proficient in the use of Mathcad or similar software.
• Thorough knowledge of the provisions of ACI 349, ASCE 4-98 standards.
• Prior experience working with government agencies, preferably the Department of Defense
• Experience with procurement automation tools
• Intermediate knowledge of developing CSI Masterformat specifications, or SpecsIntact
• Design experience with Unified Facilities Criteria and the Whole Building Design Guide

 

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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $61.20/hr.