Senior Design Engineer – DESIGN DIVISION

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Design Engineer is a structural design engineer for commercial and residential construction projects. They perform analysis, planning, and design of vertical structures up to 7-stories in height. The goal of the Senior Design Engineer is to drive profitable projects by their direct technical contribution, as well as by technically leading less-senior team members with their subject matter expertise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Perform a wide range of structural design work, which includes but is not limited to the  following:  
    • Design of new wood, concrete, masonry, and steel structural systems,
    • Detailing of structural connection details for gravity and lateral bracing systems,
    • Design of structures in hazard zones (high wind, flood areas, coastal hazard zones)
    • Design of modifications to existing structures.
  • Provide guidance, instruction, and mentorship for junior engineers within the firm,
  • Conduct the Design Division’s QA/QC process, 
  • Exercise judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and Code provisions, 
  • Review drawings supplied by vendors, clients, engineers, and architects, and perform  value engineering that will benefit the client, 
  • Professionally seal structural drawings for work performed under direct supervisory control,
  • Continually improve design processes, design materials, spreadsheets, standard language, etc. to positively impact on Stonewall’s business, 
  • Ensure the delivery of high-quality structural drawings that are prepared within committed timelines, 
  • Exemplify proper oral and written communications.  
  • Other duties as designed by supervisor.

EDUCATION &  SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited  program, a minimum of 7 years of related experience, and a portfolio of completed projects  representative of design ability.  
  • Professional Engineer (PE) Certification required.  
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret building Codes, professional journals, technical  procedures, and governmental regulations.  
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  
  • Ability to write reports and other business correspondence.  
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of  managers, clients, customers, and the public.  
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing  software; spreadsheet software; drafting software (AutoCAD or similar); structural  calculation software (Enercalc and RetainPro or similar); and structural modeling software  (RISA 2D/3D or similar).  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technically lead team(s) of engineers during projects as assigned by the Division Manager or  Senior Project Manager. A Senior Design Engineer is a technical leader who is expected to help  improve the technical abilities of the team.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Eligible for hybrid onsite or fully remote work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or listen. The employee is  occasionally required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities  required by this job include close vision. Performance of site visits and other field work often  requires crawling through confined spaces beneath structures and/or traversing and climbing  through unfinished attics.  

HOW TO APPLY

If you believe you fit the description and desire to advance your career at Stonewall Structural Engineering, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any letters of recommendation that you would like to provide. We will review your information and let you know the next steps.  You can contact us at info@stonewalleng.com.