Senior Structural Engineer

Hatch - Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time - Senior

Pittsburgh, PA

5,001-10,000 employees

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

Hatch is actively seeking to hire a Senior Structural Engineer to join the Project Delivery Group in our Pittsburgh, PA office. The Senior Structural Engineer provides leadership and assists in the resolution of all technical issues related to the discipline. In addition, the Senior Structural Engineer defines and develops the plan to meet project requirements and manages the team of structural engineers and designers to achieve the expected results in terms of quality, cost, and schedule. This role is crucial in ensuring that projects are delivered effectively and efficiently, aligning with Hatch's commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability. In this position, you will lead teams of engineers, EITs, and designers on complex and challenging projects related to the design of steel and concrete structures in industrial settings. This includes new construction as well as the repair, rehabilitation, or modification of existing structures. You will support complex industrial and water/wastewater projects and other various structures as part of a multidisciplinary team. Your responsibilities will also include leading or actively participating in meetings with clients, contractors, and other consultants, coordinating the workload for structural engineering staff, and providing mentorship and support to Structural Engineers and Engineers-in-Training. Additionally, you will be responsible for coordinating with engineers and designers of other disciplines, verifying the design calculations performed by others, and performing site visits as required for visual engineering assessments and client engagement. Participation in formal engineering review processes, identification of project risks and liabilities, and developing strategies to minimize them will also be part of your role. You will participate in the preparation of design drawings and specifications, estimation of project budgets and costs, and ensure the integration and implementation of safety and integrity principles in Hatch's structural documentation. Adherence to all engineering standards and internal procedures as part of design activities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of engineers, EIT's, and designers on complex and challenging projects related to the design of steel and concrete structures in industrial settings.
• Support complex industrial and water/wastewater projects and other various structures as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Lead or actively participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and other consultants.
• Coordinate workload for structural engineering staff.
• Mentorship and support of Structural Engineers and Engineers-in-Training.
• Coordinate with engineers and designers of other disciplines.
• Design verification of structural calculations by others.
• Perform site visits as required for visual engineering assessments and client engagement.
• Participation in formal engineering review processes.
• Identification of project risks and liabilities and develop strategies to minimize them.
• Participate in the preparation of design drawings and specifications.
• Participate in the estimation of project budgets and costs.
• Ensure the integration and implementation of safety and integrity principles in Hatch's structural documentation.
• Ensure adherence to all engineering standards and internal procedures as part of design activities.

Requirements

• 10-15 years of experience in the design of steel and/or concrete structures, project management, and other leadership roles.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a focus on structural design.
• PE License in Civil/Structural engineering.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.
• Experience with supervising, mentoring, and motivating a team of engineers and designers.
• Experience with the design of steel and concrete structures.
• Experience with finite element analysis programs such as STAAD.Pro.
• Strong knowledge of design codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage working on multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development