(USA-MI-BERKLEY) Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer - ( 22000412 )

**Description**

The buildings that make up the landscape of our daily lives seem like permanent fixtures, fastened to a time and place. But what if that didn’t have to be true? What if our built environment — where we live, learn, play, and conduct business — carried us forward instead?

Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future—join us!

**Your Opportunity**

Stantec’s Buildings group in Berkley provides Engineering, Architecture, and Interior Design across multiple sectors including education, multi-family housing, workplace, civic, and research and development. Our team is passionate about the design quality of the built environment and create designs that are timeless, intelligent, and sustainable. This is the place where great ideas and rewarding careers call home.

Our Berkley, MI. office is looking for a highly motivated Structural Engineer to join our growing, multi-disciplinary team. As a Structural Engineer, you will 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 participate in the evaluation, analysis, 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**

+ Supports project team in development of design documentation, plans and reports for relevant project design elements

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

+ Prepares and revises documentation in various project phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details

+ Coordinates with other disciplines (architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, civil, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent

+ Assists in the review of shop drawings and submittals, responds to requests for information, prepares site observation reports, and performs other contract administration tasks

+ Assists with the development of job specific discipline specifications

+ Assists in the evaluation and selection of structural systems and materials

+ Attends project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants

+ Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating

+ Implements sustainable design principles into the design and surrounding environment

+ Performs calculations of well-defined structural systems using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software

**Qualifications**

**Your Capabilities and Credentials**

+ Professional Engineer Licensure – registration is preferred. Ability to become licensed is required

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

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

+ Strong knowledge of 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

+ Thorough understanding of structural engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others

+ Advanced oral and written communication skills

+ Presentation and interview skills are preferred

+ Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite

+ Requires directing production of 3D models and 2D structural engineering drawings using Revit and AutoCad

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

+ Requires heavy civil construction field experience

+ Working knowledge of ACI 318, ACI 350, OBC 2017, ASCE 7-10 and 7-16

**Education and Experience**

+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil or Structural Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred

+ Licensed Professional Engineer (or in process of obtaining license)

+ Minimum of 7-10 years of experience

Typical office environment, to be in person or virtual, working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. 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. #DesignYourPlace

Stantec was ranked the 5th most sustainable company in the world and the 1st in North America by Corporate Knights for our 2020 performance.

In February 2021, Stantec announced a pledge to be carbon neutral for 2022 and achieve operational net-zero by 2030.

Stantec has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity in 2021.

Stantec has been named by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women.

**Primary Location** : United States-Michigan-Berkley

**Organization** : BC-2141 Buildings-US North Central

**Employee Status** : Regular

**Job Level** : Individual Contributor

**Travel** : No

**Schedule** : Full-time

**Job Posting** : Feb 7, 2023, 5:03:39 PM

**Req ID:** 22000412

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans