Senior Structural Engineer

General Job Description: 

This position is responsible for independently delivering engineering services, with a proven track record of excellence from conceptual design through construction completion.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Expert in project planning, coordination, and execution 
• Independently complete conceptual design through construction drawing development for large complex project or multiple projects simultaneously
• Appropriate engagement of engineering applications and/or managers in project decisions
• Proactively communicate and coordinate project designs with Project Management, Construction and Service departments, Controls, and other trade partners 
• Field engineering: assist with project execution, trade coordination, scheduling, document management and problem solving/troubleshooting, as required
• Effectively and professionally communicate with colleagues and project team members
• Expert level understanding of building codes, structural guidelines, and best practices
• Manage time to meet project schedules and task deadlines
• Excellent understanding of ACCO engineering standards and project execution processes
• Equipment anchorage calculations and PE wet stamped installation package including BOM
• Equipment vibration isolation calculations and PE wet stamped installation package including BOM
• Design roof top duct and pipe supports, and PE stamped installation package including BOM
• Riser duct and pipe supports, and PE stamped installation package
• Seismic restraint calculations for duct and pipe
• Roof structure verification of existing structures for equipment replacement
• Structural design of equipment skids
• Design of supplemental steel for equipment, duct or pipe supports including BOM
• Create templates and standard designs for supports, attachments and seismic bracing that creates an economy of scale that is cost effective to install and build
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

Position Requirements:

• BS in Structural or Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer license highly desirable, but not required. Must be able to obtain within a short period of time
• 8+ years of experience in structural design
• Excellent understanding of engineering and design fundamentals
• Excellent familiarity with building codes and industry standards 
• Thorough understanding of seismic bracing design, attachment design, supplemental support design
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit, or similar drafting software preferred
• Knowledgeable with 3D modeling software to create design and installation packages
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently with limited oversight, as well as part of a highly collaborative team
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and multi-task

ACCO Competencies:

• Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
• Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
• Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
• Big Picture: Understands and contributes to organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy.  On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
• Motivation / Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals.  Initiates action with collective goals takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
• Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feed, back; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
• Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.

Physical Requirements: 

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.