CDM Smith · 1 day ago
Structural Engineer 5
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expCDM Smith is a company committed to offering an unmatched employee experience and fostering personal leadership. The Structural Engineer 5 will lead design teams, create structural analyses and designs, and ensure compliance with regulations while mentoring junior staff.
Civil EngineeringConstructionEnergyTransportationWater
No H1B
Responsibilities
Directs the development of models, drawings, and specifications
Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and signs off on completed designs
Coordinates designs with other engineering disciplines
Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs
Performs structural condition assessments and confined space entries
Contributes to firm's TKM by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc
Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals
Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs)
Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices
Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs
May attend conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff
Performs other duties as required
Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff
Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm
May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Architectural or Structural Engineering or related discipline
Professional engineering (PE) license
7 years of related experience
Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands
Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
Strong Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices
Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design
Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.)
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Strong knowledge of federal, state and local regulations
Ability to arrange/layout structural systems and elements for strength, stability, constructability, and construction economy
Strong knowledge of engineering analysis/design software (e.g. Revit, STAAD, RISA)
Preferred
Experience with Water/ Wastewater and/ or Dams & Levees projects
Benefits
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Company
CDM Smith
CDM Smith is an engineering and construction firm that offers environmental, transportation, and energy-smart solutions and facilities.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Timothy Wall
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer Prescott
SVP, Chief Digital and Information Officer
Recent News
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