Senior Structural Engineer

Edwards Consulting Group

  • North Las Vegas, NV
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
POSITION SUMMARY:Senior Structural Engineers are responsible to lead consulting engineering and technical projects forOur client has customers across the U.S. Work involves a full range of building-related consulting,forensic, and inspection services for projects in building construction, technology and efficiency, realestate risk management, due diligence, and other building engineering projects. A Senior Structuralengineer works in collaboration with other engineering team members and Success group.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Perform field inspections on the full spectrum of buildings, including old and new
construction, residential and commercial structures, and high and low-rise buildings.
  • Write, review, and assess inspection reports for clients, ensuring clients receive clear, timely
and high-quality reports for assigned projects including field inspections, technical writing,and structural calculations.
  • Design repairs for structural deficiencies in buildings.
  • Review construction documents to evaluate a project’s constructability from a structural
engineering, materials and other relevant perspectives (e.g. Constructability Reviews).
  • Develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with
Chief Engineer and/or Client Success Team.
  • Serve as day-to-day point of contact for key clients in collaboration with Project
Management.o Manage task completion in accordance with expected deliverables and consultingbudget.o Provide technical consulting services as defined by project scope.o Provide clear and responsive feedback to clients about their projects.
  • Maintain accurate, timely and complete communications with Client Success staff and Chief
Engineer, ensuring project needs and deadlines are being met.
  • Actively participate in project meetings and weekly team meetings.
  • As needed, advise, coach, and develop other engineers within the organization, including
corporate and affiliate office staff.
  • Perform other duties as directed by the Chief Engineer.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • 7+ years of direct experience as a Structural Engineer in a related field, building construction
preferred.
  • 3 to 5 years of demonstrated leadership in a consulting engineering market with
responsibility for highly technical or complex projects.
  • Licensed, Professional Engineer preferred.
  • Knowledge and/or interest in building construction activities, including a practical knowledge
of construction means, methods, and materials.
  • Comfort performing and reviewing structural calculations for buildings and projects.
  • Passion for building science with a demonstrated ability to apply advances in technology and
building techniques to building and client needs.
  • Experienced at conveying objective, unbiased perspectives even if the information requires
clients to make improvements to plans and work quality.
  • OSHA 10 certification or equivalent required.
  • Strong building code knowledge - certifications preferred.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
  • Ability to read and interpret a wide variety of blueprints and schematics on new or existing
structures.
  • Ability to evaluate contractors’ work in order to detect problems with a design.
  • Critical thinking mindset effective at problem solving.
  • The ability to work with, maintain, and develop contacts within the building
design/construction industry (builders, manufacturers, architects/engineers, etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to build rapport, confidence and trust with client as well as company
associates.
  • Strong business acumen with excellent written and communication skills.
  • Strong organization and documentation skills, including proficiency in technical writing
standards.
  • Highly organized, adaptable and flexible to balance the needs of multiple, concurrent
projects.
  • Ability to manage stressful situations.
  • Self-starter, disciplined, observant and detail-oriented nature.
  • Experienced and demonstrated interactive skills related to serving clients are critical,
including strong communication skills and an ability to manage relationships.
  • Capable of managing both internal schedules and customer requirements, anticipate
potential issues, and mitigate risk accordingly.
  • Ability for travel requiring a reliable form of transportation.
  • Comfortable with and capable of utilizing a variety of computer interfaces and software
including MS Office, Unanet’s InFocus, and Criterium’s proprietary software for inspectionand report writing.
  • Must be authorized to work in the US.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Out of state travel required approximately 10%-15%.
  • Access to reliable local transportation and the ability to perform inspections requiring
traveling away from home/office.
  • Flexibility to work from a home office when not performing field inspections.
  • Requires some strenuous physical exertion as climbing ladders, crawling or crouching in
restricted areas. Occasionally lifting objects over 50 pounds.
  • Regularly required to sit (60%), stand (40%), reach, bend, and move about our facility or
work sites.

Edwards Consulting Group