Ballinger · 1 day ago
Senior Structural Engineer- Architecture
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBallinger is a historic architecture and engineering firm dedicated to solving complex challenges in design. They are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to develop and oversee structural designs, ensuring high-quality documentation and collaboration with project teams and clients.
ConsultingReal Estate
Responsibilities
Direct and perform project structural engineering: develop and oversee design and drafting/modeling structural scope, from schematics through construction documentation
Maintain and embrace the high-quality standards of Ballinger Structural documentation
Communicate and coordinate with all disciplines as required for the well-coordinated delivery of project documents
Perform as structural construction administrator on projects for which you serve as project structural engineer
Interact with the client on structural engineering project scope
Mentor Structural Designers and Project Structural Engineers
Possess and continue to develop expertise in Ballinger project types: technically complex building and renovation projects
Directly assist the Chief Engineer as requested in quality assurance, project budgeting, peer reviews, and marketing
Participate in a professional organization related to the field of structural engineering
Participate in structural team staffing meetings and educational sessions
Mentoring of staff both within your discipline and across disciplines on your specific area of expertise or engineering discipline, with the goal of increasing knowledge sharing and collaborating towards a comprehensive, coordinated set of project documents
Interface and lead coordination with all disciplines during the design/coordination phases
Interface with the client in design presentations related to their discipline of registration
Direct and perform engineering on projects: maintain work plan and monitor progress of design, detailing, and drawing production throughout design phases to meet deadlines
Write work plans and review weekly with all disciplines to confirm schedule is adhered to
Produce basis of design reports, systems matrices, and preliminary design reports on projects the position is leading
Produce specification sections and Statement of Special Inspections, and interface with specifications staff on projects they are assigned to
Produce field site visit reports
Develop knowledge of Ballinger’s project types (health care, academic/lab/research, corporate/workspace) through active engagement with project teams and leadership
Travel as project requirements dictate for surveys and field/site visits during construction, approximately 15% travel
Qualification
Required
BS, BEng, or BAE degree in engineering relevant to the particular field of practice or equivalent as determined by the firm
10+ years' experience
PE Registration
Outstanding analytical skills
Ability to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve complex problems
Foundational knowledge of contractual and liability issues
Foundational knowledge of construction administration processes and procedures
High level of responsiveness and collaboration with contractors and clients
Advanced client relation skills
Advanced experience in contractual, liability, and construction administration issues
Superior structural computer analysis skills (Bentley/RAM and STAAD/finite element software)
Superior organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
Superior professional engineering judgment
Advanced professional judgment
Proficient interpersonal skills and coordination efforts
Produce basis of design reports, systems matrices, and preliminary design reports
CAD & Revit proficiency
Excel, Word, and analysis software proficiency
Active role in drawing production, including but not limited to picking up redlines, quality assessment of individual work, coordination with other disciplines and coordination reviews and participation in team coordination meetings from SD through CA phases
Thorough understanding of discipline's drawing and graphic standards, adherence to standards for quality and consistency in Ballinger's product
Strong interpersonal skills, specifically communication, dependability, responsibility, and teamwork
Coordination skills, specifically communication, organization, time management, and adaptability
Preferred
Post Graduate degree preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Medical
Dental
Prescription
Wellness
FSA/HSA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short and Long-Term Disability Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) Plan with company contribution
Commuter Benefits
Paid Holidays
Personal Time Off (PTO)
Community Volunteer Events
Fresh fruit and yogurt provided every morning in the office
Company
Ballinger
Ballinger is an architecture & planning company offering designing, planning, and architectural services.
201-500 employees
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