Senior Structural Engineer

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES

Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.

Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.

This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.

City: Irvine 

State: California

SUMMARY:    The Senior Structural Engineer will be an integral part of the BV Architecture & Engineering team. The candidate will collaborate with the Principal Structural Engineer and inter-disciplinary teams on a broad range of project types and sizes. The ideal candidate has experience independently delivering commercial projects as a Structural Engineer. The role of a Structural Engineer is to work independently on small and medium projects, and as a team leader of larger projects responsible for the work of Structural Engineers. The Structural Engineer will be able to evaluate, select, and specify engineered systems or products for a project.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other job-related duties may be assigned in conformance with state and federal regulations.

 

1. Follow best practices and company standards for technical excellence and delivery.
2. Ensure all completed projects comply with relevant codes, regulations, and quality standards.
3. Deliver structurally sound designs capable of withstanding all required loads as per applicable codes.
4. Monitor project progress to ensure timely completion within budget constraints.
5. Establish and enforce design protocols aligned with relevant codes and industry standards.
6. Provide guidance to civil engineers on best practices in building design and execution.
7. Analyze project objectives and perform detailed structural calculations.
8. Design structural components for buildings, bridges, and other structures using advanced computer software. Develop 2D and 3D models utilizing tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and RISA.
9. Recommend appropriate materials based on structural requirements and cost efficiency.
10. Collaborate with contractors and provide onsite guidance to construction teams to ensure structural integrity.
11. Oversee project management, including budget tracking and maintaining a comprehensive project database.
12. Review shop drawings, offering constructive feedback and technical support to team members.
13. Conduct field visits to assess project viability and progress, providing detailed reports as needed.
14. Maintain strong client relationships through regular communication, updates, and collaborative decision-making.
15. Stay current with industry trends, new materials, and innovative design techniques.
16. Protects operations by keeping company information confidential. Use of professional discretion and judgement is mandatory.
17. Demonstrates BV’s guiding principles in support of the company's strategic goals.
18. Follows all documented policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions applicable t