Structural Engineer
Job Description:
Structural Engineer Position requires thorough knowledge of civil/structural design and engineering. Responsible to plan and conduct independent work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Devise new approaches to problems, and prepare or modify drawings, specifications, calculations, charts, and graphs, and monitor work for compliance to applicable codes and evolving engineering practices.
Typical Duties:
Typical duties will include but not be limited to the preparation and/or modification of the following:
• Civil/Structural engineering calculations.
• Civil/Structural engineering plans, design, and layout.
• Civil/Structural project specifications.
• Civil/Structural engineering portion of project proposals.
• Civil/Structural engineering portion of project cost estimates.
Essential Functions:
• Provide guidance and leadership to the Blackstone team utilizing your knowledge and experience in structural engineering.
• Advise senior management on developing structural technologies to better equip the company as a whole to become the premier Structural engineering firm as it relates to civil litigation and defect analysis.
• Advise senior management on upcoming development opportunities
• Perform structural design and analysis calculations using governing codes and standards, engineering formulas, skills, and experience.
• Layout and details portions of projects using schematic layout.
• Provide drawing for own designs and produce sketches to incorporate in drawings by Designers/Drafters.
• Research design options and document findings for projects.
• Review shop drawings.
• Assume the lead engineer’s role for all projects.
• Develop probable construction cost estimates for projects within the company.
• Hire, direct, and supervise other Engineers, Designers/Drafters activities.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines such as architectural, mechanical, electrical, etc.
• Handle routine contract administration.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering design documents.
• Attend and participate in Client meetings.
• Perform field activities such as observe and record existing field conditions, take, and verify measurements within project area.
• Organize, draft, and coordinate technical documents.
• Capable and experienced in managing and performing projects in a fast-paced environment.
