Principal Structural Engineer

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a talented Structural Engineer with 10+ years' experience to join our firm. BGM Engineering works on low to mid-rise buildings, and other structures of all sizes and construction types, from steel-framed warehouses to masonry retaining walls to multi story buildings. The ideal candidate should have multi-year experience dealing with the NY Department of Buildings. This position would be mostly remotely but the candidate needs to be local to NYC.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate is capable of being both self-sufficient and working with a design team, with the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently. We maintain a high pace on our projects.

Candidate responsibilities include:

Principals are responsible for managing all aspects of a regional business unit, including preparing proposals, management of the staff, the project work performed by the group, the technical and professional mentorship of their staff, the allocation of manpower within the group, and the growth of the team

Assists in developing new markets in local region

Reviews/develops project proposals

Attends local marketing events

Supports Team on maintaining project schedule and budgets and acts as project executive to ensure clients’ expectations are being met

Responsible to ensure QA/QC process

Responsible for project budgets

Assists in A/R collections

Perform structural calculations for steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and wood structures

Review drawings and calculations performed by junior staff

Develop detailed construction plans and details for buildings, bridges, and other structures using AutoCAD or Revit software

Create structural models using various structural design software

Perform field visits during construction to observe adherence to the construction documents

Review shop drawings and respond to RFIs during the construction phase

Qualifications

M.S. Civil Engineering from an accredited school

PE license required

Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office required

Proficiency in Bentley RAM software suite preferred

Excellent organization, oral, and written communication skills

Knowledge of local and national design codes, including the NY Building Code, AASHTO, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360, and NDS

10+ years of relevant structural design work

Full-time