Senior Structural Engineer
Bridge Design, Bridge Inspection, Piers, Wharves, Project Management, Team Leadership, Roadway Design, Marinas, Ports
ENR Top Structural engineering firm who is looking for a Structural - Senior Engineer to join our team in
either their Virginia Beach or Hampton, VA, offices. The firm makes its people and culture a top priority, while providing the opportunity to work on a varied mix of interesting and unique projects with the Virginia Department of Transportation as well as U.S. Navy and commercial projects. As a mid-size, and growing, multi-disciplined civil engineering and professional services firm, is a great place to grow your career. This position includes a combination of structural design and inspection projects. Projects primarily include
transportation structures (bridges, ancillary) and waterfront facilities (piers, wharves, bulkheads). The position is a mix of office and fieldwork with some travel required. Must have a Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or Structural Engineer (S.E.) license
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to their area of expertise.
- Provides technical engineering expertise to Project Managers, engineers and/or clients to ensure the project complies with all
engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instructions.
- Reviews, analyzes, and resolves field and/or design issues.
- Provides expertise in complex engineering computations involving conventional engineering.
- Serves as the technical specialist on engineering projects of varying size and complexity in field or office in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Responsible for engineering projects of varying size and complexity in field or office in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Plans, schedules, conducts, and/or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work.
- Assists in coordinating project schedules and timely completion of projects.
- Assists in ensuring that external client focus is top priority of the region and those systems, processes, and activities that focus
on the client at all levels of the region are implemented.
- Provides technical leadership in the pursuit process, including: proposal preparation, estimating project costs, contract negotiations, project quality, and project profitability.
- Is available to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.
- Provides leadership to project teams and support staff.
- Supervises all staff necessary to complete assignments.
- Serves as a coach for other Project Engineers and technical staff.
- Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.
- Ensures that staff needing specialized training in health and safety procedures and practices receives such training and that safety is
discussed as an important aspect of their work.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor's degree and/or master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year university.
- 10 years or more progressive experience in project engineering.
- Experience in the inspection and/or design of, but not limited to, bridges, roadways, railroads, marinas, and/or ports.
- Maintains competency in and serves as major firm resource in field of expertise.
- Must have a Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or Structural Engineer (S.E.) license
Qualifications
- Must have a Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or Structural Engineer (S.E.) license
- Bachelor's degree and/or master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year university.
- 10 years or more progressive experience in project engineering.
- Experience in the inspection and/or design of, but not limited to, bridges, roadways, railroads, marinas, and/or ports.
Why is This a Great Opportunity
Outstanding culture at this firm which is family owned and cares about it's employees.
They leverage decades of hands-on experience to offer design and analysis services to owners and developers. They have been at the forefront of new techniques in their industry since 1979, seeking to enhance traditional engineering methods with emerging technologies. Their clients benefit from their interdisciplinary team of experts equipped with cutting-edge technology and expertise, providing personalized attention to every client. With twenty-eight offices across North America and their collaborative environment, their ability to service their clients’ needs is unsurpassed.
They are committed to creating a culture that provides guidance and support while encouraging innovation and offering freedom to experiment and try new ideas and approaches. They value individuality. Senior staff takes the time to work with each employee on his or her career growth, developing their skills and cultivating their strengths to empower employees to achieve their potential.
IN THIS ROLE, CANDIDATE MUST HAVE A Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or Structural Engineer (S.E.) certification.
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