Structural Engineer

Brasfield & Gorrie - Nashville, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Nashville, TN

5,001-10,000 employees

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Structural Engineer position involves leading engineering efforts for various construction projects, ensuring the design and execution meet industry standards and client expectations. The role requires collaboration with multiple disciplines and oversight of engineering deliverables, while also mentoring junior staff and performing quality control reviews.

Responsibilities

• Perform lead structural engineering efforts required to move projects from first client contact through completion of construction for design-build projects.
• Coordinate structural design with architectural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and other design disciplines and internal operations, scheduling, and procurement teams.
• Prepare Structural Narratives, Schematic Designs, and Construction Documents.
• Prepare 2D and 3D structural analysis models.
• Prepare detailed models and drawings utilizing Revit.
• Perform Construction Administration duties such as delegated design review, shop drawing review, RFI review and response, and perform pre-pour and other site visits as required.
• Evaluate work that may be out of specification such as misplaced foundations and columns, distressed members, cracked concrete, misalignments, insufficient concrete breaks, and similar issues. Develop remediations for work performed by Brasfield and Gorie. Review proposed remediations for work performed by subcontractors.
• Perform design assist and value engineering reviews of structural systems, including foundations, framing systems, and delegated components.
• Evaluate existing and proposed permanent structures for temporary loads and conditions including pump trucks, cranes, lifts and other equipment on structures.
• Prepare appropriate analysis, calculations, details, plans, drawings, quantities, specifications, and reports as required to fulfill the responsibilities and duties above.
• Perform quality control reviews of the plans, calculations, and other documentation prepared by other engineers employed by Brasfield & Gorie or external consultant engineers.
• Mentor and train staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• 6 - 12 years of engineering and design experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Professional Engineering Licensure within 6 months of hire.
• Expertise designing to the requirements of IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, and other similar industry specifications.
• Expertise in the analysis and design of multi-story reinforced concrete and structural steel frames.
• Experience with reinforced concrete, post-tensioned concrete, HSS, cold-formed steel, timber, masonry, and foundation analysis and design is desired.
• Expertise in designing multifamily and similar structures.
• Experience designing commercial, federal, healthcare, life science, industrial, mission critical, parking, and other structures is desired.
• Solid engineering judgment and reasoning.
• Ability to tactfully advocate professional opinion and elevate unresolved issues as needed to resolve conflicts.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple internal and external project teams.
• Innovative, entrepreneurial, strategic, and service-oriented attitude.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel, as it may be required.