Socotec Hiring for Principal Structural Engineer Full Time

About SOCOTEC:

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.

We are looking for a Principal Structural Engineer with 15+ years of design/field experience. The work will include field investigations, structural analysis and design, interaction with clients, and other design and construction professionals. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging projects involving steel, concrete, timber, and masonry, including new buildings, historical restoration and renovation of existing buildings.

JOB PURPOSE:

Perform structural engineering investigations, reviews, designs, and modifications by identifying project objectives and issues; researching and developing structural engineering techniques and approaches; verifying and validating design and construction. Able to serve as an expert witness in dispute resolution matters.

DUTIES:

• Conducts structural investigations and peer reviews by performing field investigations and examinations; researching, analyzing, selecting, and applying structural engineering concepts, approaches, techniques, and criteria; adapting and modifying structural mechanics options; developing and evaluating new structural architectures and algorithms; performing design calculations relating to foundations and structures, loading, structural response, and connection design; preparing drawings and visualizations; collaborating with related engineering design teams; evaluating structural materials and suppliers; identifying and resolving design integration issues; determining and establishing design specifications and safety standards.
• Verifies and supports construction activities by performing compliance inspections and tests; resolving construction problems related to structural design; coordinating and conferring with construction and production contractors.
• Documents structural design and maintenance by recording design features and maintenance requirements, and warnings; detailing safety requirements.
• Complies with codes and regulations by applying and enforcing adherence to regulations and testing requirements, advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains engineering design team accomplishments by coordinating actions; obtaining expert input; reviewing open issues and action items; contributing information and structural engineering analysis to team meetings and s; guiding structural engineering technicians.
• Prepares s by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing structural engineering data and trends.
• Direct contractors and testing companies during investigative test phase(s).
• Determine appropriate solutions within budgetary constraints.
• Develop comprehensive plans, details and specifications for bidding for repair or retrofit projects
• Oversee bidding process.
• Construction administration, including field/ site visits and ability to solve problems that may arise during construction.
• Project Manager responsibilities include monthly billing review, approval/ disapproval of vendor invoices, budget, schedule, resource, and job cost monitoring.
• Work in conjunction with other Project Managers and staff to assist with unique structural-related issues.
• Oversee and direct production by working with the administrative and drafting staff.

• BS in Civil/Structural Engineering; MS in Civil/Structural Engineering preferred
• Professional registration required as a Structural Engineer in Illinois
• Experience with AutoCAD and Bluebeam (BIM/ Revit preferred but not required) and word processing software such as Word
• Site Development, Quality Engineering, Drafting Tools, Analytical Tools, Cost Estimating, Conceptual Skills, General Math Skills, Verbal Communication, Presentation Skills, Problem Solving professional registration required.
• Strong Oral and written communication skills also required

Additional Information

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Job Type: Full-Time

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.