CEC®

Senior Structural Engineer

CEC®

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Oklahoma City • Oklahoma • Texas • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Serves with autonomy for project-related tasks and as a designated client contact.
  • May have project management responsibilities on multiple projects, particularly those with high complexity and/or risk.
  • Responsible for successful completion of projects, including schedule, budget, and profitability.
  • Develops estimates, pricing, scoping, and marketing strategies for proposed projects.
  • Develops feasible engineering design alternatives to meet project requirements.
  • Prepares or directs preparation of structural calculations, modeling, analysis, and design.
  • Utilizes or oversees use of computer software to create or assist in the creation of detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts.
  • Prepares or directs preparation of contract documents, including technical reports, studies, plan specifications, construction cost estimates, and permitting for projects.
  • Performs field visits to inspect existing structures and identify necessary repairs.
  • Reviews and redlines production plans for revisions.
  • Directs and provides training, technical support, guidance, input, and mentoring to project teams.
  • Participates in and ensures QC/QA procedures are followed.
  • Maintains accurate design standards and procedures in assigned work.
  • Reviews shop drawings and responds to RFIs.
  • Responsible for work-in-progress, ensures accurate client billings, and monitors outstanding accounts receivable and collection efforts on assigned projects.
  • Develops, fosters, and maintains client relationships.
  • Pursues repeat or follow-up work with current clients.
  • Collaborates with Marketing and Business Development staff to respond to new business opportunities.
  • Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
  • Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in civil or structural engineering from ABET accredited university; Master’s degree (M.S.) with emphasis in structural engineering is desired.
  • Eight or more years of progressive experience in structural bridge engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) and Structural Engineer (SE) license required.
  • If not licensed in Oklahoma, Texas, and/or Arkansas, must be able to obtain licenses within six months of start date.
  • Project experience with Oklahoma DOT, Texas DOT and/or Arkansas DOT preferred.
  • Experience in structural detailing in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation software preferred.
  • Experience with structural design software such as Bentley OpenBridge and MDX preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
  • Organizational skills: attention to detail; ability to prioritize and organize tasks; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • English language skills: ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
  • Mathematical skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Reasoning skills: ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc. Remote connectivity device (e.g., smart phone, tablet, etc.) with data plan sufficient for company requirements, including multi-factor authentication, time and mileage tracking, expense reimbursement, e-mail, and virtual communications.
Benefits
  • CEC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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Hard Skills & Tools
structural engineeringstructural bridge engineeringstructural detailingproject managementengineering designmathematical conceptstechnical report writingfield inspectionQC/QA procedurescontract document preparation
Soft Skills
organizational skillsattention to detailability to prioritize tasksability to handle multiple projectseffective communicationproblem-solvinganalytical skillsteam collaborationclient relationship managementmentoring
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE)Structural Engineer (SE)Bachelor’s degree in civil engineeringMaster’s degree in structural engineering