Senior Project Engineer

Job Summary

Oversees the structural design of projects, ensuring technical quality and coordination, and may be the engineer of record for projects. The Senior Project Engineer is a technical resource to the team and company; supervising and coaching Assistant and Project Engineers, participating in company-wide technical innovation, and supporting the development of technical resources.

Reports To: Project Manager, Associate, or Principal

Job Responsibilities

Structural Design

• Oversees the structural design of projects, including the technical design, coordination, and quality.
• May serve as the engineer of record for projects.
• Performs quality control activities for projects, including projects for other engineers.
• May provide direction and supervision of Construction Administration, or support for Construction Administration activities, when required.
• Supports the resolution of technical issues and challenges that arise during the project life cycle.
• Stays updated with the latest developments in structural engineering and lead new technologies and method implementation on projects.
• Conducts and documents lessons learned at the end of projects. Presents the lessons learned to staff.

Supervision/Management

• Supervises Project Engineers and Assistant Engineers, including their professional development.
• Provides guidance and assistance to all Engineers and Technicians with design tasks, including reviewing of work.

Company Programs

• Participates in company-wide technical innovation.
• Supports the preparation of company reports and data collection.

Project Management

• Assists in planning and organizing structural engineering projects.
• Supports the preparation and management of project budgets, including assisting with preparation of job proposals.
• May manage projects.

Marketing

• Assists with identifying prospective clients and soliciting work.
• Maintains positive relationships with clients during and after project completion. Coordinates these activities with a Principal, Associate, or other Project Manager.