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Structural Engineer 5 - Industrial

At CDM Smith, we are committed to connecting you with work that inspires and challenges you. Our employees collaborate on meaningful projects that enhance communities and make a lasting difference in the world. CDM Smith's Industrial team is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer with a strong background in heavy industrial manufacturing, and energy/power facilities. This position can be based out of any U.S. based office. We offer a hybrid work environment that allows our employees to balance time in the office with remote work from home.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Create structural analyses and designs for reinforced concrete, structural steel, reinforced masonry, and other metal structures of basic to high complexity to meet client project requirements.
• Direct the development of models, drawings, and specifications.
• Review draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and sign off on completed designs.
• Coordinate designs with other engineering disciplines.
• Ensure that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
• Perform structural condition assessments and confined space entries.
• Contribute to firm's Technical Knowledge Management by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc.
• Submit technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
• Collaborate with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).
• Review draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.
• Meet 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.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Provide technical guidance and training to more junior staff.
• Mentor more junior staff and develop them for future growth within the discipline and firm.
• May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Architectural or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience performing structural analysis and design for industrial buildings, power plants, substations, and heavy equipment foundations.
• Experience with applicable codes and standards (i.e., AISC, ACI, ASCE, and IBC).
• Prior experience working with structural steel including design in high seismic areas.

EEO Statement:

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Join Us! CDM Smith where amazing career journeys unfold. Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Skills and Abilities:

• 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., STAAD, TEDDS).

Pay Range Minimum: $90,605

Pay Range Maximum: $158,579

Additional Compensation: All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work Location Options: Hybrid