Senior Structural Engineer
Company: Dennis Group
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Job Summary
Dennis Group Structural Engineers ensure structures are durable and
safe for our industrial projects that involve designing and
building food and beverage process facilities. Our structural
engineers have strong technical, analytical, design, mathematical,
and problem-solving skills. The role is key in the design,
permitting, and providing expertise in strength, stability, and
stresses for various structures of our construction of new
processing facilities and alterations to existing facilities.
Members of our structural department have responsibilities that
include, but not be limited to:
Responsibilities
- Work independently for simple to complex projects
- Collaboratively uses judgement to determine adaptions in
methods for non-routine aspects of assignments.
- Applying extensive and diverse knowledge of principles and
practices for a wide range of materials and construction
techniques.
- Performing hand calculations and creating computer analysis
models for structural design tasks.
- Determine the correct building code
- Locate any local or site-specific amendments to the building
code
- Document gravity design loads, wind design loads, and seismic
design loads
- Work with and design common structural framing systems (steel,
composite steel, joists)
- Work with and design common & Uncommon foundations systems
(Spread footings, drilled piers)
- Work with and design common fa--ade systems (IMP, precast,
masonry)
- Work with and design common lateral systems (Shear walls,
braced frames, moment frames)
- Design uncommon later systems (RBS, eccentric braced frames,
etc.)
- Implement reinforcing methods for foundations
- Layout preliminary column grid
- Implement reinforcing methods for steel wide flange steel
beams
- Estimate foundation types & sizes and preliminary steel
sizes
- Estimate unit costs & project budget for structural
components
- Coordinating structural work with other disciplines
- Review geotechnical reports
- Deign mat slabs for process tanks, vessels, and silos
- Design pipe bridges
- Perform take offs from structural plans
- Create preliminary budget packages
- Prepare RFP for sub-consultants
- Structure RFQs
- Contact potential bidders for preliminary budget estimates
- Review complex submittals, respond to RFIs
- Large-scale project primary client technical contact
- Field measure existing structures to gather necessary
information
- Drafting sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using
AutoCAD.
- Reviewing project documentation for conformity and quality
assurance.
- Reviewing shop drawings, submittals, and calculations
- Estimating construction costs with quantity take offs and
historic costs
- Conducting field inspections & condition assessments and
prepare reports
- Researching structural engineering materials and best
practices
- Supporting talent growth within our organization
- Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when
directed by supervisor. Required Education Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural
Engineering
- 8-11 years of relevant structural experience (industrial and
commercial building structure)
- 8-11 years of experience performing calculations, creating
analysis models for structural designs
- 8-11 years of experience in structural and concrete drafting
sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD and
Revit
- RAM Structural system and RAM Elements knowledge or experience
is a plus
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Detailed planning and organization skills.
- Experience with structural analysis software
- Ability to travel to project sites as needed (15 days a year)
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a
computer.
- Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times. Travel
Requirement
- Ability to travel to project sites as needed (15 days a
year)
About Us
We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands
across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we've
focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your
favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store.
Simply put, food isn't one thing we do, it's all we do.
Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate
with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits
including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance,
paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus,
profit-sharing, and retirement plans.
Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities
(EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, or genetics
JOB CODE: 1001108
Keywords: Dennis Group, Atlanta , Senior Structural Engineer, Engineering , Atlanta, Georgia
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