Principal Structural Engineer

The Principal Engineer may assume project management responsibility for large, complex projects. The Principal Engineer serves as a technical expert in their area of expertise on engineering projects.  The Principal Engineer provides day-to-day leadership of Engineering staff supporting assigned projects by assigning projects to other Engineers, monitoring the progress of all assigned projects, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality service and maintenance of good customer relations. 

What You Will Do:

• Plan, conduct and supervise engineering design reviews and analysis assignments involving large complex projects including, but not limited to; new and existing single- and multi-story buildings, pipe racks and industrial manufacturing supports and essential facility equipment anchorages.
  • Applies conventional knowledge in the field of structural engineering.
  • Review project plans to understand the scope, schedule and assigned work.
  • Prepare written documents, reports and presentations for review by an experienced engineer or engineering manager.
  • Develop understanding of the technical requirements and challenges of assigned projects and provide suggested opportunities to enhance effectiveness and efficiency on assigned projects, in day-to-day job tasks, amongst team members, and across the business unit.
  • Track and accurately report hours spent on all projects
  • Work with individuals at all levels, provide input to reports and other technical deliverables, execute multiple assignments, meet agreed deadlines, and adjust to changing client demands.
  • Perform Quality Assurance on project deliverables.
• Assists Project Manager with developing workload estimates, schedules, and budgets.
• Create and/or peer review detailed 3D computer models used to analyze more complex buildings and structures.
• Maintains an active awareness of technical, business and management developments affecting present and potential customers and communicates this information promptly to management.
• Serve as mentor/coach to mid-level engineers and actively hone technical skills in others.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering is required. 
• Relevant Master of Science/Engineering preferred, however, equivalent experience in lieu of the advanced degree will be considered.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience.
• State of California Professional Engineer License (P.E.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of latest building codes (IBC, CBC, ASCE 7) and material standards (AISC, ACI, NDS, TMS).
• Expertise with common structural building systems (gravity and lateral) and materials (steel, concrete, masonry and wood).
• Familiar with popular structural engineering software (ETABS, SAP2000, RISA-3D).
• Understands Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and their significance to the business and takes action to drive results amongst business unit.
• Ability to utilize established rapport and role as Subject Matter Expert (SME) with existing customers to identify and consistently generate new business opportunities.
• Ability to coach others on development and customer intimacy and new opportunities.
• Must understand business goals and hold themselves and team members accountable for keeping commitments.
• Seeks feedback and utilizes root cause analysis to improve performance.
• Ability to demonstrate independent, objective, open-minded thinking with strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Must be an effective multi-tasker utilizing proficient time management skills.
• Obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management System.

It Would Be Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with HCAI (OSHPD) a plus.
• State of California Structural Engineer License (S.E.) preferred.

Salary Range: $140-150k

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to a Director or Senior Management position and may have individual contributor and/or managing direct reports. 

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