at Gresham Smith in Southfield, Michigan, United States
Job Description
Description
Our Building Engineering group's broad range of services is the solid foundation that helps buildings operate at their maximum efficiency. From mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural engineering to post-construction inspection and commissioning, we bring more than 30 years of experience spanning all major industries to help our clients make sustainable and sound investments. We invite you to join us as we continue to elevate the built environment.
We are looking for a Structural Engineer with experience working on large commercial buildings, hospitals, airports, manufacturing facilities, or industrial projects to join our team! The successful candidate will be a major contributor in leading design aspects on a wide variety of structural system options for commercial, health care, aviation, manufacturing, and industrial projects located throughout the United States.
Responsibilities include:
Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate structural engineering work. Conceptualize the initial structural design approach for significant projects. Mentor and lead team members while simultaneously performing the structural engineering for projects.
Prepare engineering reports, plans and specifications for major projects. Design and produce engineering drawings based on calculations. Check, interpret and revise engineering drawings.
Conceive, plan and conduct research in complex problem areas.
Prepare and review preliminary and final plans and technical specifications, contract documents and estimates, and make recommendations for additions, deletions and substitutions when modifications are necessary.
Participate in contract bidding and construction administration services.
Supervise and guide the design and ongoing progress of a project, including the coordination of the project with City, State and County officials and other outside agencies.
Coordinate projects with clients, contractors, outside consultants and firm staff.
Communicate and interact with project team members, client representatives, review agencies and others as appropriate to project. Resolve a variety of complex problems (e.g., conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements).
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in Structural Engineering.
Minimum of 6 years of job-related experience is required. Prefer up to 12 years of structural design and consulting experience. Project Management or Operational experience a plus.
Experienced in design with structural steel, conventional and post-tensioned concrete, masonry, high wind and seismic design.
Experience with design of Health Care, Commercial or Aviation projects a plus.
Experience using various structural design software tools; i.e. RISA, RAM, Navis Manage, Tedds, RetainPro, Adapt-Building.
Must have P.E. licensure. S.E. license is preferred. Must be eligible to become licensed in Florida.
Gresham Smith is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Gresham Smith provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law.
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Gresham, Smith and Partners is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.
