Structural Engineer

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

• Category: Structural Engineering

Description

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Description

Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water a bit differently—as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Your Opportunity

As a Professional Engineer, Structural Emphasis, your role is to work with general supervision and direction on multiple projects, and as a team member on larger projects under the guidance of a Senior Structural Engineer. You will perform or develop structural evaluations, analyses, calculations, design drawings, recommendations, and specifications for engineered systems or products for projects verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards/practices.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary and detailed structural analysis and design for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants, Reservoirs, other Hydraulic Containment Facilities, Industrial and Administrative Buildings

• Design, analyze and specify primarily reinforced concrete, masonry and structural steel systems and buildings

• Be responsible for projects of varying complexity and size

• Support an engineering Team responsible for evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering all structural engineered systems or products for a project

• Support an engineering Team responsible for the preparation and revisions to documentation in various structural phases including conceptual design, detailed design, and construction support.

• Engage in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats

• Utilize computing technologies for the development of three-dimensional models of structural systems

• Support project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors

• Support preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents

• Prepare structural calculations using company standard software, and proprietary manufacturer software

• Assist in the development of new standards and specifications for the structural group

• Work on multiple projects simultaneously

• Assist in project administration including writing reports, gathering information, drafting proposals, and drafting correspondence.

• Review Contractor’s shop drawing and submittals regarding structural work and investigating and developing engineered solutions to Contractor’s Requests for Information.

• Assist technical staff in field activities including structural observations, monitoring, and other fieldwork.

• Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Requisite knowledge and application of structural design codes, standards, and applicable building code

• General understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications

• Strong knowledge of structural mechanics and principles, structural systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards

• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule

• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Presentation skills are preferred

• Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite

• Working knowledge of 3D models and 2D structural engineering drawings using Bentley Open Buildings and MicroStation, or Revit and AutoCAD and the ability to produce models or drawings or to develop clear, effective markups for a designer to incorporate

• Requires experience using structural engineering/finite element analysis software such as STAAD, RAM, SAP2000, RISA

• Working knowledge of IBC 2018/2021, ASCE 7-16, ACI 318, ACI 350, TMS 402, AISC 360

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil or Structural Engineering required; master’s degree preferred

• Nevada licensed Professional Civil Engineer required

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience

Typical office environment working with computers. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best!

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

Company

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Stantec

Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before.  

We are a global leader in sustainable architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting. ​

Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more. ​

Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. ​

We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.​

Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.