Job Description
Job Description
The design lead oversees the Design Team in successfully planning, executing, and delivering primarily large-scale projects.
Responsibilities include :
- Act as the primary design engineer of record and project lead for projects congruent with experience.
- Provide regularly scheduled project reviews to review design progress, schedule, outstanding issues, etc. to
provide guidance and support to design staff.
Sign and seal plan sets as appropriate for level of involvement in the project.Create or direct schematic design layouts and establish initial design direction.Plan out project tasks, priorities, timelines, and delegate tasks to project engineers and designers.Perform QA / QC of delegated tasks.Provide technical support and develop expertise of project engineers as necessary.Communicate and coordinate with and between clients and design teams.Provide design team assistance with complex RFIs and CA issues.Provide guidance and / or generate Program of Requirements and Master Plans.Help develop additional augmentation procedures and integration.Generate proposals as necessary.Meet deadlines.Mentor staff on engineering design and project delivery.Other duties as assigned and necessary.Education / Experience :
Required : Bachelor of Science in Structural EngineeringPreferred : Master's degree in Structural Engineering
5-10 years of engineering experience with project management experienceExperience in the use of various structural design codes and specifications including but not limited to IBC, IRC, ASCE 7, ACI, PCI, AISC, NDS, and TMSExperience in design and detailing of various construction materials, including steel, cold formed metal framing, conventional and post-tensioned concrete, concrete masonry, and conventional and engineered woodExperience in the design and analysis of building structuresExperience in the development of comprehensive construction documentsSkills and special requirements / licensing :
Registered P.E. in the state of TexasBluebeam, Autodesk REVIT, RISA, or RAM Structural System experience is a plus.Being solutions-minded and self-initiatingGessner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Race / Color / Gender / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin / Disability / Veteran.