Senior Structural Engineer

Job Description

Why join us?

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive.  We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!

We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our team in Orlando, FL, Miami, FL, Atlanta, GA, New York City, Kirkland, WA or Exton PA, to lead and work on various Industrial & Manufacturing and Facilities Engineering projects. Position can be in office, hybrid or remote work schedule.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a structural engineer to work on fast-paced technically complex design/build projects in the wastewater, and manufacturing industries. The incumbent independently applies advanced engineering techniques, makes decisions on engineering problems and methods, and represents the organization to resolve important questions or negotiate with key engineers and officials in other organizations.

How will you contribute to the team?

Typical duties and essential functions will include but not be limited to the preparation, design, modification, coordination, and/or review of the following:

• Prepare calculations determining building dead, live, wind, and seismic loads.
• Prepare construction specifications.
• Determine member stresses and sizes using structural analysis programs and backcheck results using manual calculations.
• Design multi-story steel framed structures for offices, warehouses, manufacturing for mixed-use.
• Design concrete walls, foundations, and slabs for buildings, tanks, and miscellaneous structures.
• Design foundations and steel frames for pipe racks, stairs, equipment platforms, etc.
• Generate engineering drawings.
• Review the calculations and drawings generated by your peers.
• Coordinate requirements of structural systems with the architect, HVAC engineers, plumbing engineers, electrical engineers, and process engineers.
• Provide technical support during construction for all activities by responding to RFI’s and reviewing shop drawings.
• Provide technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers.
• Execute projects varying in size with a focus on projects of larger scope and/or higher technical complexity.
• Ensure the quality of design documents. 
• Sign & Seal drawings and calculations that you developed or were developed under your supervision.
• Reinforce an atmosphere of safety and a commitment to design excellence.
• Work directly with clients to define project requirements and deliver appropriate solutions to meet the stated needs based on a defined budget and schedule. This work is done in conjunction with structural engineering team members, and members of other disciplines.

What will you contribute?

• ​Bachelor of Science degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with an emphasis on structural engineering.
• 9-10+ years of experience in structural design.
• Experience with retrofit projects is preferred.
• RISA, STAAD.Pro or Tekla Tedds software experience is a plus.
• Experience in industrial, wastewater or military facilities is a plus.
• Revit experience is preferred AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• A Professional Engineer License is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills allowing for effective communication in multidisciplinary project teams involving representatives from the client, various departments/offices within AtkinsRéalis, and other consultants and contractors.
• Results-oriented, with good organizational skills, attention to detail, and the capability