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Stantec

(www.stantec.com)

Project Engineer – Structural

Full time
Compensation - Competitive

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY:

The role of a Senior Structural Engineer is to lead engineering teams on projects and serve as quality control for both design calculations and plan development. They may be responsible for preparing designs and ensuring the development and delivery of successful structural projects such as bridges, highway interchanges, roadway reconstruction, railroad infrastructure and public spaces.

The Senior Structural Engineer will provide direct supervision; act as an advisor and may become actively involved, as required, to meet schedules and resolve problems.

Work assignment is unstructured and Employee is responsible for establishing and directing the mission, vision, and objectives of the Division. Duties performed involve weighing and evaluating multiple complex and abstract factors requiring a high degree of concentration, analytical ability, judgment, problem solving, and an external awareness on a variety of political, business, and community factors.

The Senior Structural Engineer will be responsible for managing the scope and integration of subcontractors and employees. It is expected that the Senior Structural Engineer supports business development and the delivery of proposals. Under general supervision, plan, design, and direct structural engineering projects. Provides resources and schedules in response to specified completion dates and technical applications. Prepares proposals and cost estimates and evaluates all project progress and recommends changes, if needed, in final procedures.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manages projects completely, including the managing of client relationships and bringing in new clients
  • Responsible for the review and sealing of projects
  • Supervises the work of other engineers
  • Leads the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents
  • Liaises with clients, agencies and others to obtain and determine project requirements and approvals
  • Responsible for invoicing, managing and monitoring financial performance of project budgets using PM dashboard access
  • Performs on technically complex projects and acts as a technical resource by providing guidance to other team members
  • Stays up to date on regulatory changes and may establish working relationships with regulatory officials
  • May write and negotiate proposals as project issues arise with clients or reviewing agencies
  • Serve as an inspection team leader on bridge inspection projects.

YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS:

  • Possess or able to obtain P.E. licenses in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi
  • Possess or able to obtain Certified Bridge Inspector status.
  • Efficient project management of multiple concurrent projects
  • Ability to lead one or more teams through all phases of project document production
  • Technical expert in all relevant areas of design and understanding of various design methods
  • Thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions
  • Proficient in Microstation, AASHTOWare BrR, MDX, LEAP, and any other relevant design software
  • Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite
  • Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule
  • Understands client expectations, budgeting, proposal writing, invoicing and collecting accounts receivable
  • Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicate ideas, design issues and solutions to others
  • Ability to create and interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field & Licensed Professional Engineer. Masters degree preferred.

Minimum of 10 - 15 years of experience.

Position will work in both an office and field setting.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Apply today at: https://bit.ly/2OStn6p or send your resume directly to Jeremy Bonewitz at jeremy.bonewitz@stantec.com