Senior Structural Engineer

Job Description

As a vital part of our growing team, your career has endless possibilities. Vestal Corporation encourages and provides professional development and advancement opportunities reflecting true dedication to continually investing in you. Invest in your career with Vestal Corporation.

JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Structural Engineer will function as the lead Structural Engineer on assigned projects and will also provide assistance and peer review on other projects.

JOB DUTIES:

Design structures – ground-up, industrial buildings/facilities, commercial buildings, and healthcare facilities.

Develop strong knowledge and utilize the engineering software used by Vestal (see list below) for the development of design packages.

Maintain strong knowledge of the latest codes and standards.

Assign/determine all appropriate loads to structures based on project and code requirements.

Drive projects toward efficient and cost-effective designs.

Perform structural analysis on steel and concrete structural systems.

Design and/or analyze structural systems for local seismic requirements where applicable. Research seismic requirements for specific locations.

Learn and implement Lean design principles.

Maintain files of calculations and structural documentation on projects where assigned as structural engineer.

Interface directly with project Lead CAD/Designers, engineers, and Project Managers to develop and coordinate structural system general arrangements and system details.

Lead in design and construction using all structural materials and systems.

Review of contractors' submittals and response to Requests for Information (RFIs) during construction.

Site visits for pre-design field investigations and/or construction observations as required.

Develop probable construction cost.

Mentor junior engineers and designers.

Follow construction safety guidelines.

Comply with Company's Quality Control and Project Management procedures.

Promote a positive working environment in order to achieve the organization's goals.

Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a Vestal Corporation office.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and able to operate a computer and other office equipment.

Must be able to move about the office to access office equipment and other office buildings within the Vestal office complex.

This position frequently communicates with others and must be able to exchange accurate information.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL / ABILITY / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering is required.

Professional Engineer License is required or the ability to obtain.

Minimum of 5 years of experience is required.

Familiarity with REVIT (a plus).

Some travel both domestic and international may be occasionally required.

Must have valid passport or the ability to obtain.

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SOFTWARE USED BY THE COMPANY:

RAMSTEEL/FRAME;

SAP2000;

ETABS;

SAFE;

TEDDS;

RISA-Connect

RAM-Connection

WinEst.

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