Sr. Structural Project Engineer

About the Role

T. Baker Smith is seeking a Senior Project Structural Engineer to plan design and direct engineering projects while serving as a technical leader within the project team. This role works closely with the Project Manager and is heavily focused on the technical execution of projects with opportunities to support overall project management as needed.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned engineer who enjoys solving complex problems mentoring others and delivering high-quality work that enhances the communities we serve.

What Youll Do

Technical Leadership & Project Planning

• Lead technical tasks on assigned projects
• Participate in project planning including scope schedule and budget development
• Develop design concepts and technical solutions
• Maintain current knowledge of engineering software design techniques procedures and regulations
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians on technical design tasks

Project Deliverables

• Prepare or modify reports computations specifications plans studies permits and designs
• Develop quantity takeoffs construction documents and cost estimates
• Ensure drawings and designs comply with project requirements and applicable standards

Collaboration & Communication

• Coordinate closely with the Project Manager project team members and clients
• Participate in project client and public meetings including occasional evening meetings

Quality Schedule & Budget Management

• Optimize scope schedule and budget under the direction of the Project Manager
• Communicate changes in workload project scope schedules and budgets
• Direct and review work to ensure quality control and compliance with firm standards

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise engineer interns newly licensed professional engineers and project technicians as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• 10 years of engineering design experience with advanced technical expertise
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members at all levels
• Ability to read analyze and interpret complex technical documents
• Proficiency with engineering and technical software including CAD spreadsheets and business applications

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit stand walk reach climb stairs balance stoop kneel and lift up to 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity to operate computers calculators and phones
• Vision abilities including close distance color peripheral vision depth perception and focus adjustment

Work Environment

• Responsibilities performed in both office and outdoor environments
• Exposure to varying weather conditions noise dust and other environmental factors
• Travel with overnight stays required

Hours & Schedule

• Full-time position (40 hours per week)
• Position may be exempt or non-exempt
• Occasional nights away from home and weekend commitments required

Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable and passion goes a long way. Here at TBS we are in the business of cultivating people and you are set up to succeed if you identify strongly with these values / behaviors;Growth oriented Trustworthy Responsive Works hard smart & safe Builds a positive team & family spirit and are Enthusiastic & energetic.

We also know that diversity of background and thought can enhance problem-solving and encourage more creative thinking which is why we are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.

Our purpose is investing in people to enhance communities and that commitment has endured for over 100 years. We pride ourselves in doing this by recruiting hiring and retaining diverse passionate and forward-thinking talent. T. Baker Smith is an equal opportunity employer and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and diverse environment for all associates.