Lead Structural Engineer

 

• Develop design concepts through to detailed design stage.
• Design tasks mainly involve load determination, stress analysis, structural steel design using computational software design tools and hand calculations as appropriate.
• Coordinate structural engineering with other engineering disciplines.
• Prepare work scope documents and technical specifications.
• Evaluate supplier bids for compliance to internal & client specifications and scopes of work. Provide technical evaluation of supplier bids and present to project management.
• Support the estimating and proposals teams by preparing preliminary designs, technical write-ups and specifications for cost estimating purposes.
• Conduct on-site inspections and troubleshooting investigations as required. Work in a team environment with other disciplines.
• Operate within the company's Quality system and Safety Policy in all phases of assignments. 
• Be willing to work a hybrid schedule

• 4-year Civil/Structural Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree desirable.
• Registered Professional Engineer with NCEES record.
• Knowledge of US steel design codes, familiarity with other international codes desirable.
• 10+ years structural design experience as applied to industrial steel structures
• Good working knowledge of STAAD or equivalent structural design software essential.
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD, familiarity with Revit desirable.  
• Basic understanding of the key contributors to the cost of concrete and structural steel fabrication and construction.
• Experience in design of structures with seismic demand.
• Experience in design of shallow and deep foundations for buildings, industrial structures and heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of vibration analysis of concrete foundations and steel structures.
• Strong technical writing skills and good verbal communication skills.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
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