Senior Structural Engineer
On-siteSan Antonio, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead nonlinear blast response analysis, detailed structural design, and design concept development for complex projects involving extreme loading conditions. Independently execute routine and complex structural engineering projects with minimal supervision, exercising engineering judgment to develop practical solutions for blast, thermal, and high-velocity impact scenarios. Manage project scope, resource planning, budgets, and schedules while preparing design specifications, reviewing numerical calculations, and developing structural drawings. Promote company capabilities to clients, develop proposals for routine scopes, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers. Requires 10+ years of experience, a P.E. license, and 25-30% travel.
Required Qualifications
- BS in Civil/Structural Engineering
- analysis and design of structures (steel, concrete, and masonry) using simplified and advanced methods
- 10 years experience in one or more of the following areas: structural design of buildings, structural dynamics due to impulsive loads, structural evaluation of existing buildings, structural forensic engineering, structural analysis software development, structural testing, and/or finite element analysis
- independent execution of routine and complex structural engineering projects with minimal supervision
- independent engineering judgment in evaluating technical challenges and developing practical, innovative engineering solutions
- managing projects that require scope development, resource planning, oversight of budgets and schedules, quality control, and client communication
- promoting BakerRisk's capabilities to clients and independently developing proposals for routine scopes of work with minimal managerial oversight
- supporting the development of large and/or complex proposals with the senior engineering and management team
- working with junior engineers and providing guidance on assigned work tasks
- assigning and outlining work for junior engineers
- nonlinear blast response analysis
- detailed structural design and design concept development
- preparation of design specifications
- research/accident investigation support
- structural drawing development and review
- review of numerical calculations
- Master's Degree or above with a focus in structural engineering
- Bachelor's degree with prior work experience as a structural engineer
- Work ethic and office professionalism consistent with BakerRisk's high technical standards
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Previous background in structural engineering, including experience with developing Structural Drawing packages (plans, elevations, details)
- Willingness to travel 25%-30% of the time
- excellent communication and writing skills
Desired Qualifications
- MS preferred
- Familiarity with commercial structural analysis software such as SAP 2000
- Familiarity with commercial finite element software such as LS DYNA
- Familiarity with Revit
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