Structural Engineer III

Duration: Full Time

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Salary : DOE

We are seeking a creative, talented, Structural Engineer III who shares our commitment to excellence and innovation. You will join a team of structural engineers working in a multi-discipline, collaborative, and engaging environment in the pursuit of innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will be skilled in structural design, committed to quality, able to work independently and in a team environment, an enthusiastic mentor to other engineers, and able to manage work on multiple concurrent projects.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform structural engineering duties as a lead project engineer on multi-discipline building design projects of varying size and scope.
• Coordinate structural work with other design disciplines and lead the production of contract documents
• Collaborate with a multi-discipline team of architects and engineers
• Coordinate the work of specialty consultants
• Prepare and validate scopes of work
• Communicate effectively
• Direct and supervise the work of structural engineers and technicians
• Comply with quality assurance practices and procedures
• Work with and respond to direction from the Department Head, Project Managers, Design Managers, and company management
• Mentor and train junior structural staff

Project responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare scope and fee proposals for the structural portion of projects
• Conduct project code analysis and determine design loads and criteria
• Select and layout gravity and lateral load-resisting systems, including consideration of alternative systems
• Perform design and analysis for structural framing and foundations, gravity and lateral systems
• Prepare accurate, complete, coordinated, and code-compliant structural drawings and specifications for schematic, design development, and construction document submittals.
• Develop details of building system components
• Develop and coordinate discipline specifications
• Review calculations and all work products produced by structural engineers assigned to the project, particularly analysis and design assumptions and analytical models
• Review all work products produced by support staff assigned to the project
• Incorporate internal QC and client review comments into the project documents
• Participate in client meetings and present structural project information
• Review and evaluate cost estimates for construction
• Review and respond to CA submittals and contractor RFI. Perform construction site visits and inspections.
• Attend project meetings (may require occasional local or regional travel)
• Perform discipline QA/QC review
• Adhere to discipline budget and schedule

Education, Technology, and Experience

• Graduation from an ABET-accredited (4-year minimum) engineering program in one of the following disciplines:
• Civil Engineering (structural emphasis)
• Civil and Environmental Engineering (structural emphasis)
• Civil Engineering Technology (structural emphasis)
• Architectural Engineering (structural emphasis)
• Post-graduate degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering may be given additional consideration
• Must be a licensed Professional Engineer or Structural Engineer in at least one US state, preferably in Virginia or North Carolina.
• Understanding of sustainable design principles and design practices with LEED AP or LEED Green Associate accreditation preferred
• Additional certifications are encouraged to reflect personal growth in the profession and an ever-increasing knowledge base to enhance the design and documentation process
• Active participation in NSPE, ASCE, NCSEA, or other related professional organizations is desirable
• NCEES Record to facilitate licensure through reciprocity is desirable
• Eligibility to obtain security credentials for base access (DBIDS, etc) is required
• Must be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, accounting, and information management.
• Working familiarity with analysis, design, and production software to a point of being able to understand the capabilities and limitations of the programs and interact with the support staff in their use of the software is required.
• Working familiarity with Autodesk Revit is preferred.
• Candidate must have at 5-12 years of significant design and practice experience with a Structural Engineering or multi-discipline Architectural & Engineering firm. Experience with concrete and steel design is required, experience with masonry and wood design is desirable.
• Experience as a Structural Engineer in federal, state, municipal, commercial, higher education or similar projects is desirable.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Ability to prepare effective and concise documents and correspondence.
• Have a client-oriented attitude with a desire to provide outstanding professional services
• Be dedicated to his or her professional development as well as the success of colleagues and the firm as a whole
• Be dedicated to the advancement of the engineering profession

RASHID BASHIR

Senior Technical Recruiter

Tel: (240) 669-5804

Office: (240) 669-5804 Ext (110)

Email: rbashir@abidisolutions.com

Web: www.abidisolutions.com