Senior Structural Engineer

The Senior Structural Engineer will function as the lead Structural Engineer on assigned projects and will also provide assistance and peer review on other projects.

• Design structures – ground-up, industrial buildings/facilities, commercial buildings, and healthcare facilities.
• Develop strong knowledge and utilize the engineering software used by Vestal (see list below) for the development of design packages.
• Maintain strong knowledge of the latest codes and standards.
• Assign/determine all appropriate loads to structures based on project and code requirements.
• Drive projects toward efficient and cost-effective designs.
• Perform structural analysis on steel and concrete structural systems.
• Design and/or analyze structural systems for local seismic requirements where applicable. Research seismic requirements for specific locations.
• Learn and implement Lean design principles.
• Maintain files of calculations and structural documentation on projects where assigned as structural engineer.
• Interface directly with project Lead CAD/Designers, engineers, and Project Managers to develop and coordinate structural system general arrangements and system details.
• Lead in design and construction using all structural materials and systems.
• Review of contractors’ submittals and response to Requests for Information (RFIs) during construction.
• Site visits for pre-design field investigations and/or construction observations as required.
• Develop probable construction cost.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Follow construction safety guidelines.