Precast Structural Engineer

Location:  Richmond, VA

Job Purpose:

Produces structural engineering designs and modifications in the specialized area of Precast / Prestressed Concrete Design. Identifying project objectives and issues; researching and developing structural engineering techniques and approaches; verifying and validating designs.

 

Duties:

* Completes feasibility studies by studying project concepts, objectives, priorities, and requirements; conducting site investigations; identifying and establishing performance standards; preparing construction documents and submittals.

* Organizes structural engineering design project by identifying short-term and long-range issues; preparing timetables, cost estimates, and required resources.

* Develops structural design plans by researching, analyzing, selecting, and applying structural engineering concepts, approaches, techniques, and criteria; adapting and modifying structural mechanics options; developing and evaluating new structural architectures and algorithms; performing design calculations relating to foundations and structures, loading, structural response, and connection design; preparing drawings and visualizations; collaborating with related engineering design teams; evaluating structural materials and suppliers; identifying and resolving design integration issues; determining and establishing design specifications and safety standards.

* Verifies design by establishing functionality, reliability, maintainability, and durability test standards; building and testing simulations and models; performing analytical and numerical quantification procedures and visualizations; analyzing test data; identifying, isolating, and resolving problems.

* Verifies and supports construction by performing compliance inspections and tests; resolving construction problems related to structural design; coordinating and conferring with construction and production contractors.

* Documents structural design and maintenance by recording design features and maintenance requirements, and warnings; detailing safety requirements.

* Complies with codes and regulations by applying and enforcing adherence to regulations and testing requirements; advising management on needed actions.

* Maintains engineering design team accomplishments by coordinating actions; obtaining expert input; reviewing open issues and action items; contributing information and structural engineering analysis to team meetings and reports; guiding structural engineering technicians.

* Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing structural engineering data and trends.

* Updates job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging structural engineering technologies and practices in Precast / Prestressed Concrete design; participating in educational opportunities and professional organizations; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks.

* Enhances engineering and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

* Works closely with project coordinators as erection drawings are being prepared.

* Providing accurate and efficient lateral, component, and conection designs as required.

 

Skills/Qualifications:

* B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

* Professional Engineering (PE) licensure or EIT preferred, but not required.

* Minimum of 7-10 years experience in Civil / Structural Engineering field.

* AutoCAD 2006 or later release

* MathCAD

Site Development, Quality Engineering, Drafting Tools, Microsoft Office Suite, Analytical Tools, Estimating, Conceptual Skills,  Verbal Communication, Presentation Skills, Problem Solving.