Structural Engineer 5

CDM Smith - Boca Raton, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Boca Raton, FL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Structural Engineer 5 position at CDM Smith involves creating structural analyses and designs for various types of structures, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with other engineering disciplines. The role includes mentoring junior staff, contributing to technical documentation, and engaging with clients to understand their design needs. This position requires a Professional Engineer license and significant experience in structural engineering.

Responsibilities

• Creates structural analyses and designs for reinforced concrete, structural steel, reinforced masonry, and other metal structures.
• 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 the firm's technical knowledge management by developing white papers and technical design documentation.
• Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
• Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to client requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Reviews draft proposals for adherence to regulations and best practices.
• Meets with clients to review their design needs.
• May attend conferences to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services.
• Provides technical guidance and training to junior staff.
• Mentors junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.
• May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong knowledge of computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
• Expert knowledge of engineering principles of design.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication 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).

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities
• Inclusive work environment
• Support for professional development
• Flexible work options