The Senior Structural Engineer will be expected to conduct structural design; complete and review analysis and design calculations; execute and manage the preparation of drawings and specifications; assist with mentoring of junior staff; manage project budgets and schedules; interact with clients; and prepare technical reports.
Job description and responsibilities:
- Implement design or analysis tasks in accordance with building code requirements.
- Manage major and minor design work from beginning to end.
- Direct the preparation of calculations, design drawings and specifications, and perform construction administration tasks.
- Supervise work of other engineers and CAD technicians. Support work tasks in a team environment and help mentor and develop less experienced engineers.
- Assist with proposal preparation. Prepare project work plans including tasks, staff time, and fee budgets. Control project fee budgets.
- Minimum of 6-7 years' experience in structural design ideally in a consulting environment. Proficiency with behaviour and performance of materials, especially steelwork, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry.
- BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
- Chartered Engineer status or close to completion.
- Written and spoken English proficiency.
- Proficient in writing and editing of project specifications and technical reports.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Work collaboratively on multiple solutions for clients and objectively summarize the benefits and shortfalls of each.
- Proficient in the use of computer analysis software (e.g. SpaceGass, Strand7 or similar programs).
- Ability to work in and review work in AutoCAD.
- Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office suite software