Senior Structural Engineer

about the position…

Our Engineering team is proof that the Power Design "work hard, play hard" motto works With continuous design-build projects in progress all over the country, this team is leading the industry in innovative techniques with a focus on coordinated, value-conscious design that has led to more than 95% of our clients becoming repeat customers.

As a senior member of the engineering team, you will work directly with clients, attend client meetings, lead other engineering team members, mentor junior staff, and ensure the quality of structural documentation. The senior structural engineer executes and eventually leads the selection and layout of gravity and lateral systems, performs technical analysis, and drives innovative, high-quality structural designs.

position details/responsibilities…

• Execute and eventually lead gravity and lateral system selection and layout, technical analysis, and design for projects, while contributing to workflow planning.
• Work with the Engineer of Record to determine codes, loads, analysis methods, and engineering tools appropriate for the project. (Seismic analysis experience preferred but not required.)
• Support and develop creative design concepts, evaluating multiple alternatives to determine optimal solutions.
• Apply expertise in steel and reinforced concrete design, while expanding knowledge in timber, reinforced masonry, structural aluminum, and stainless steel.
• Produce and review structural drawing packages, sketches, and engineering reports.
• Contribute to site observations, condition assessment reports, and construction administration activities.
• Perform engineering analysis and calculations using industry-leading structural analysis software.

here's what we're looking for…

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering (required).
• Graduate degree with emphasis in Structural Engineering preferred but not required.
• 10+ years of experience with IBC-style building codes and U.S. national standards.
• Working or proficient knowledge of at least one structural analysis software suite: SAP2000, ETABS, RISA3D, or similar.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills, and communication abilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred but not required.
• Knowledgeable to proficient experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) software (Revit) highly preferred.
• Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design's core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.

Power Design has national health and dental plans, and we also offer life insurance and short and long term disability plans. You'll receive paid vacations and holidays as well as national discount programs for everything from movie tickets to flowers, rental cars, phones and vehicles We also offer a 401(k) retirement plan as well as incentive and recognition programs. Relocation opportunities may also be available