Senior Structural Engineer - FORM
Kansas City, MO, US, 64106
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Role Summary
The Senior Structural Engineer will complete and coordinate activities within the Structural Engineering Department. This position will be responsible for reviewing documents, collaborating with project teams, attending meetings, conducting field observations or inspections and investigating non-compliant conditions. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.
- Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
- Career Path: Structural Engineering Manager
Key Role Responsibilities - Core
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING FAMILY – CORE
- Collaborates with internal structural engineering team to assist project teams with structural issues.
- Assistance to all JE Dunn Quality personnel for structural related issues.
- Assists internal structural engineering team with Pre-Build shop engineering needs.
- Means & Methods design and/or review of design. Examples:
- Construction bracing
- Temporary shoring
- Construction hoists and pumping
- Tower Cranes
- Receives assignment from higher-level structural engineers and performs appropriate calculations.
- Participates in field observations and inspections.
Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core
SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:
- Collaborates with project team for communication with design team on structural issues. (Structural Engineer of Record maintains responsibility for structural design and any changes incorporated.)
- Reviews and assists with structural challenges on jobsites.
- Conducts quality walks at job sites and manufacturing facilities for structural scopes (i.e. precast, structural steel, cast-in-place).
- Prepares structural drawings and calculations for Design Phase Services projects.
- Collaborates with Trade Partners on structural issues and solutions.
- Conducts detailed constructability reviews and participates in page-turn review meetings.
- Leads basic training onsite or at office location on construction, quality-related topics related to structural scope.
- Prepares for and attends trade partner pre-installation meetings.
- Identifies, documents and recommends solutions to construction quality issues with internal project teams.
- Creates technical documentation for internal use based on knowledge and review of industry standards (i.e. white papers).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
- Communication skills, verbal and written – Intermediate
- Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate
- Proficiency in RISA or similar structural analysis software – Intermediate
- Formal presentation skills – Intermediate
- Ability to read drawings, specifications, building codes and other technical product and material data – Advanced
- Knowledge of material and field testing for QA processes – Intermediate
- Knowledge of construction assemblies for a variety of construction systems – Intermediate
- Proficiency in basic construction and quality software tools
- Knowledge of construction trades and scopes of work – Intermediate
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering or related field (Required)
- In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Experience
- 5+ years construction or structural engineering related experience (Required)
- Cross-functional knowledge of the key disciplines (Architectural, Structural, MEP) and relevant trades
Working Environment
- Valid and unrestricted drivers license required
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
- Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs
- May require periods of overnight travel
- Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
- Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
- Occasional activity: Bending, Reaching above Shoulder
Benefits Information
The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.
This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
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Nearest Major Market: Kansas City