Senior Structural Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY :

Senior Structural Engineers are responsible to lead consulting engineering and technical projects for

Our 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, real

estate risk management, due diligence, and other building engineering projects. A Senior Structural

engineer 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 consulting

budget.

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 inspection

and 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.