Senior Civil/Structural Engineer
Senior Civil/Structural Engineer - Job Description
A private engineering services company is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to join a team-focused organization where employee wellbeing, professional input, and sound business practices guide decision-making.
For over two decades, the company's teams have supported clients across various industries, including oil refining, petrochemical, fertilizer, chemical, pharmaceutical, municipal, consumer products, and industrial facilities, both domestically and internationally.
The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, long-term care, life insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, holidays, company events, and a hybrid work schedule to support work-life balance and personal wellbeing.
Position Summary
The Senior Civil/Structural Engineer is responsible for the quality and accuracy of calculations, engineering drawings, specifications, and compliance with project schedules and budgets.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Lead Engineer when assigned, including sealing all Civil/Structural documents as a licensed P.E.
- Generate and review calculations, specifications, and drawings.
- Thoroughly review CAD drawings.
- Supervise, mentor, and collaborate with engineers, designers, and CAD drafters, and coordinate with other disciplines.
- Design steel structures, concrete structures, and foundations for structures and equipment.
- Design underground piping systems, sumps, and drainage solutions.
- Prepare architectural layouts, man-hour estimates, staffing plans, and material take-offs.
- Prepare Civil/Structural/Architectural (CSA) scope summaries and deliver project technical documents.
- Deliver technical documentation on schedule and within budget.
- Contribute to updates of departmental procedures, standards, and specifications.
- Support performance management processes and assist team members in meeting performance objectives.
- Maintain a high level of technical competency and participate in ongoing training.
- Travel domestically and internationally as required.
Qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering.
- 15-25 years of experience in refining, fertilizer, pharmaceutical, or chemical industries.
- Current Professional Engineer (P.E.) license with willingness to obtain additional state registrations.
- NCEES Record or willingness to obtain one.
- Ability to obtain required federal access credentials (e.g., TWIC).
- Proficiency in STAAD.Pro, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- Proficiency in spMats and spColumn.
- Working knowledge of CAD platforms such as MicroStation, BricsCAD, and AutoCAD.
- Strong working knowledge of IBC, OSHA standards, ASCE‑7, and relevant state building codes.
- Skilled in using NavisWorks with 3D laser scans.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Experience with site drainage, underground piping, and architectural work is a plus.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
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