Structural Engineer Bridges Job in Rochester 14526, New York US
Job Purpose:
Produces structural engineering designs and modifications by identifying project objectives and issues; researching and developing structural engineering techniques and approaches; verifying and validating designs.
Duties:
* Completes feasibility studies by studying project concepts, objectives, priorities, and requirements; conducting site investigations; identifying and establishing performance standards; preparing construction documents and submittals.
* Organizes structural engineering design project by identifying short-term and long-range issues; preparing timetables, cost estimates, and required resources.
* Develops structural design plans by researching, analyzing, selecting, and applying structural engineering concepts, approaches, techniques, and criteria; adapting and modifying structural mechanics options; developing and evaluating new structural architectures and algorithms; performing design calculations relating to foundations and structures, loading, structural response, and connection design; preparing drawings and visualizations; collaborating with related engineering design teams; evaluating structural materials and suppliers; identifying and resolving design integration issues; determining and establishing design specifications and safety standards.
* Verifies design by establishing functionality, reliability, maintainability, and durability test standards; building and testing simulations and models; performing analytical and numerical quantification procedures and visualizations; analyzing test data; identifying, isolating, and resolving problems.
* Verifies and supports construction by performing compliance inspections and tests; resolving construction problems related to structural design; coordinating and conferring with construction and production contractors.
* Documents structural design and maintenance by recording design features and maintenance requirements, and warnings; detailing safety requirements.
* Complies with codes and regulations by applying and enforcing adherence to regulations and testing requirements; advising management on needed actions.
* Maintains engineering design team accomplishments by coordinating actions; obtaining expert input; reviewing open issues and action items; contributing information and structural engineering analysis to team meetings and reports; guiding structural engineering technicians.
* Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing structural engineering data and trends.
* Updates job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging structural engineering technologies and practices; participating in educational opportunities and professional organizations; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks.
* Enhances engineering and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Skills/Qualifications:
Site Development, Quality Engineering, Drafting Tools, AutoCAD, Analytical Tools, Estimating, Conceptual Skills, General Math Skills, Verbal Communication, Presentation Skills, Problem Solving