Senior Engineer

Overview:

HKS is seeking Senior Engineer to join our Structures team.

A recognized practitioner and licensed engineer who possesses strong technical abilities and manages implementation documentation. Manages the firm’s resources (people, processes and tools) and assignments with proficiency, fluency and aptitude. Teaches and mentors staff and effectively embodies and expresses the firm’s values and mission.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates all structural project team efforts to facilitate effective execution of structural engineering design and the delivery of structural implementation documents
• Leads early phase effort for determination of most appropriate structural framing system(s)
• Establishes structural project criteria including building code, fire-rating, gravity/lateral loads and unique requirements of the project
• Performs effectively as a team leader during design and/or construction phases
• Prepares and/or reviews structural specifications for projects at each phase of delivery
• Maintains active awareness of the production schedule for responsible project(s)
• Establishes credibility through strong project management skills in respective market sectors
• Effectively manages structural CA effort including engineering site visitation, field report documentation, submittal review, response to project RFI’s, and review of structural change order requests
• Reviews completed implementation documents at key phases/intervals for accuracy and completeness
• Supervises project team, engineering and drafting staff and reviews staff project performance on a regular basis in a constructive manner to strengthen team(s)
• Utilizes standard engineering practices and techniques to adjust and correlate data; recognizes and resolves discrepancies in results
• Responsible for communication with other disciplines, clients, vendors and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements
• Participates in and leads team meetings to discuss project issues, coordination with other disciplines and technical issues
• Consistently documents project meetings and telephone conversations
• Maintains up to date knowledge of products and materials available on the market

Qualifications:

• Accredited professional degree in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering or related field
• Professional engineering or structural engineering licensure required (structural engineering licensure preferred)
• Ability to be licensed in multiple states preferred
• Typically 8+ years of experience
• Understand the use of Revit and BIM in the delivery of implementation documents
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Advanced knowledge of building codes and material design standards
• Advanced technical knowledge through a combination of academic experience, work experience and continuing education
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion, set priorities and manage competing demands
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions
• Ability to work and encourage collaboration in a team environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
• Travel will be required

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If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.

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