GHD · 12 hours ago
Senior Structural Engineer
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$116K/yr - $193K/yr
10+ years expGHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. They are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to provide technical leadership on projects in the West Region, mentor junior engineers, and ensure sustainable engineering solutions.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringProfessional ServicesTransportationWater
Responsibilities
Monitor Construction Works: Oversee and sign off the delivery of works to ensure that construction, maintenance, or improvement works are delivered in accordance with quality, cost, and time requirements. Includes verifying works have been completed to necessary requirements, and confirming contractor obligations have been met
Data Collection and Analysis: Conduct research using primary data sources, and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends
Engineering Drawings: Create complex engineering drawings to support the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions
Engineering Solutions Design: Design engineering solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief (for example, in terms of functionality, performance, aesthetics, and cost) that conforms to organizational and/or regulatory standards
Engineering Standards Specification: Analyze information, draft engineering standards and specifications, and evaluate the effectiveness of those standards within own engineering discipline to ensure work of the required quality is delivered and to inform engineering work in the organization and/or of its suppliers, contractors, and consultants
Technical Developments Recommendation: Discuss and recommend technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/applications software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users' needs
Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media
Testing: Develop product specifications and design test procedures and standards
Technical Troubleshooting: Manage technical troubleshooting projects, ensuring effective diagnosis of technical issues with equipment and experiments and the development of effective solutions
Research: Achieve specific goals for a designated part of a research program. Involves working within established research systems
Project Management: Deliver small- or medium-scale projects while working within an established program management plan
Client & Customer Management (External): Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in Structural Engineering
PE Required -State of CA preferred, if outside CA then ability to obtain CA PE in 6 months
Minimum 10-15 years experience
In depth knowledge of engineering codes and guidelines such as ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360, IBC, CBC, etc
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit
Knowledge of engineering design and analysis tools (i.e. SAP2000, SAFE, Risa3D, and MathCAD) as applicable
Preferred
SE Preferred
Company
GHD
Addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.04MKey Investors
Callaghan Innovation
2021-09-08Grant· $0.01M
2020-10-07Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
Jim Giannopoulos
Chief Executive Officer
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