Job description
CDM Smith is a multi-discipline engineering and architectural firm. Our firm is responsible for large-scale water and wastewater plant design, industrial facilities, office space design, facility planning and condition assessment work. As a Structural Engineer at CDM Smith you will have the opportunity to grow your career as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team of technical experts working on challenging projects in Environment, Industry, and Water in the United States and beyond.
We offer partial remote working schedules allowing for working remotely from home and in the office.
The Structural Engineer will have the following responsibilities:
We offer partial remote working schedules allowing for working remotely from home and in the office.
The Structural Engineer will have the following responsibilities:
- Supervise a project team of structural engineers and modelers/drafters.
- Prepare scope of work and budget estimates, and monitor progress.
- Forecast workload and schedules.
- Develop structural design criteria for projects.
- Analyze and design structures for water and wastewater treatment, and other facilities.
- Prepare structural design calculations and check calculations prepared by others.
- Direct the development of structural drawings and models. Coordinate design with other disciplines.
- Review or write specifications. Develop new specifications as needed.
- Perform engineering services during construction, including review of shop drawing submittals and response to contractor questions.
- Conduct condition assessments of existing structures and prepare reports.
- Manage tasks on large projects or manage a number of small projects.
- Participate in new business development.
- Meet budgets and schedules on assigned projects while maintaining quality.
- Act as a mentor for junior staff.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Architectural or Structural Engineering or related discipline. Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in states where an EIT is not obtainable (within 18 months of hire or promotion or transfer).
- 5 years of related experience.
- Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
- Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master of Science in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
- Registration as a Structural Engineer in the State of Texas.
- Experience in structural analysis and design of reinforced concrete, structural steel, reinforced masonry, and foundations.
- Advanced knowledge of building codes and application to design situations.
- Knowledge of commonly used computer software (Word, Excel,).
- Knowledge of structural and engineering applications (STAAD, RISA, Enercalc, MathCad, AutoCADD, Revit).
- Prior supervisory experience.
- Experience designing structures for water and wastewater treatment plants highly preferred.
- Experience with seismic design requirements is preferred
- Experience in structural condition assessments preferred.
- Experience in stability analysis of concrete structures, retaining and flood walls, and design of pile groups and foundations preferred
Amount of Travel Required
20%
Skills and Abilities
- Strong Knowledge of engineering principles of design.
- Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.).
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Solid knowledge of engineering analysis/design software (e.g. RISA, STAAD, Revit).
- Ability to arrange/layout structural systems and elements for strength, stability, constructability, and construction economy.
- Solid Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD/BIM) 3D and 4D software and practices.
EEO Statement
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
U.S. Vaccine Status
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) are committed to your health and safety. CDM Smith and its employees adhere to all applicable government and client COVID-19 requirements.
Background Check and Drug Testing Information
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
Agency Disclaimer
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
Additional Compensation
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Business Unit
TSU
Group
ISO
Assignment Category
Fulltime-Regular
Employment Type
Regular
Visa Sponsorship Available
No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
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