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Hatch · 22 hours ago

Lead Structural Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Hatch is a global company committed to positive change through innovative engineering solutions. The Lead Structural Engineer will supervise a team, manage project requirements, and ensure quality and efficiency in structural engineering deliverables.

Business Development

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Have a clear understanding of the project requirements as they relate to scope, cost and schedule

Develop, with the assistance of others, the man-hour budgets required to perform all structural engineering work based on required deliverables and time-based functions

Develop the structural manpower schedule to be part of the engineering and project schedule in conjunction with the other practices. Link activity Engineering Work Packages (EWPs) start–finish to vendor and other practice information flow

Develop the manpower staffing plan for all structural functions and revise as required during design evolution

Develop the structural work plan for insertion into the project specific execution plan

Develop and maintain the project’s scope of work documentation (Facilities Description) and revise as required during the design evolution

Manage and review the development of the Engineering Work Packages associated with all deliverables and time-based functions

Review and approve the discipline and layout design criteria documents

Review and approve the discipline engineering and design standards

Assist in the preparation and development of project specific procedures

Define the system requirements to achieve the project results and monitor effectiveness

Assign work tasks (via signed off engineering work packages) to individuals and continuously monitor progress and quality

Represent the practice in the project’s engineering coordination meetings

Schedule, coordinate and participate in discipline design reviews

Coordinate and participate in area milestone reviews

Ensure coordination of all activities, between the group and other practices, is being performed as the design evolves

Participate in the internal review and squad checking of project documentation and drawings

Manage personnel accordingly to respect the man-hour budget including approval of personnel timesheets on a weekly basis

Assign individuals to the development of the 2D deliverable

Ensure 3D reporting, and 2D drawing and document deliverable reporting is maintained in Hatch’s Engineering Reporting system. Monitor design progress and develop corrective actions if required

Coordinate production of designs in 3D intelligent design environment

Work with the local hub management to ensure adequate resources are mobilized to the project

Provide and/or coordinate training for resources assigned to the project

Ensure relevant technical experts are involved in the design process as required. Facilitate the sharing of technical expertise both across projects and other Hatch offices

Perform quality audit verifications to ensure compliance with all relevant engineering standards and internal procedures for all design activities. Instigate corrective actions as required

Report, through the project trend log, any deviations from the baseline scope of work. Review and approve the estimated direct and indirect costs associated with the additional work and its effect on project schedule. Raise Engineering Change Notices where and when required

Obtain approval from the Project Manager and Global Discipline Director for the implementation of procedures and work processes that do not conform to the Hatch standards

Collaborate with the client’s representatives to ensure full, appropriate communication and coordination in the achievement of the project objectives

Fabrication and construction inspection as required and as necessary in conjunction with project Site Quality Control Inspectors and Vendor Quality Surveillance Inspector to fulfill project quality objectives

Support of site engineering team to provide technical solutions and timely response to technical queries

Completion of statutory handover requirements and agreed project deliverables

Close out report inputs

Ensure that all work designed, manufactured and supplied in the structural engineering discipline complies with the relevant sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)

Participate in the formulation and implementation of the appropriate Project Safety Management Plan (large or small)

Qualification

Registered Professional Engineering license3D data centric designInterdisciplinary dependenciesLeadership skillsProject managementMentoring young professionalsCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

A recognized degree in engineering from an accredited college or university

Registered Professional Engineering license is required

Minimum 10 years' experience

Ability to manage individuals to attain quality, cost and schedule objectives

Experience with working on projects in a multidisciplinary environment

Strong deliverable focus, ability to plan the work

A high degree of understanding of interdisciplinary dependencies related to the discipline

Good understanding of procurement, contracting and commissioning methodologies

Technical exposure to the equipment technologies related to the project

Strong leadership skills

Well-developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills

Preferred

Extensive knowledge of 3D data centric design systems/tools

Strong ability to delegate and manage successful outcomes of work performed by others

Extensive experience in mentoring young professionals

Extensive experience in the use of procedures and workflows in the execution of projects

Major project experience

Significant previous experience in engineering planning for the discipline

Strong client focus

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Long term career development

Think globally, work locally

Company

Hatch

Glassdoor4.0

Hatch is an employee-owned, multidisciplinary professional services firm that delivers a comprehensive array of technical services.

Founded in 1955

Mississauga, Ontario, CAN

5001-10000 employees

https://www.hatch.com

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