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MEGI Engineering · 2 months ago

Department Lead Structural Engineer

Lake Oswego, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$160K/yr - $210K/yr

15+ years exp

MEGI Engineering Inc. is a full-service engineering design and consulting firm located in Portland, OR, serving various markets including pulp and paper, industrial, power and utility, and chemical. The Department Lead Structural Engineer will lead and direct all aspects of the Structural Engineering Department, overseeing a team and ensuring the completion of structural deliverables while maintaining project schedules, budgets, and quality expectations.

Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingProcurement

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

As department lead, candidate act as direct supervisor to the company structural department and will be responsible for the supervision and technical direction of a team of engineers and designers engaged in the completion of structural deliverables and services to meet project schedule, budget, and quality expectations

Leading, assigning, and coordinating structural staff and their work, overseeing quality of work and adequacy of staff work product, on schedule and on budget

Performing advanced engineering tasks and serving as a technical specialist for complex engineering assignments

Act as Engineer of Record on projects, as necessary and as engineer in responsible charge

Candidate will frequently interface directly with clients and vendors

Candidate will oversee the creation and development of all deliverables, including preliminary estimate packages (FEL2, FEL3), design drawings for review and construction, and written scopes of work

Candidate will oversee the creation and development of structural drawings and 3D models created in Revit and AutoCAD, and will coordinate interfaces between structures, other engineering disciplines, and vendors

Will perform structural design reviews related to constructability, safety, and ease of maintenance, and will be responsible for making decisions that will improve project outcomes and reduce costs

Will review of shop drawings and construction submittals as required to provide technical guidance when necessary

Perform internal quality control reviews of project deliverables

Participate in value engineering and scope and budget reconciliation as required

Provide support for development of project proposals

Coordinate and maintain engineering and drafting standards, including specifications and design standards, and technical resources such as codes and referenced standards

Aid in the development of proposals and make determinations of structural engineering budgets

Qualification

Structural EngineeringProfessional Engineering LicenseStructural Analysis SoftwareProject ManagementIndustrial Project ExperienceUS Building CodesOSHA StandardsAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

15 to 20 years of professional experience in structural engineering

BS in Structural or Civil Engineering

Willingness to maintain professional engineering licenses in multiple states, as required

Experience working and coordinating with other disciplines including piping, mechanical, electrical and process

Experience with scope evaluation, establishing budgets and understanding complex schedules

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide expedient and practical solutions

Working knowledge and application of current US building codes and reference standards, as well as conventional structural building products

Working knowledge and application of current OSHA standards as they pertain to, at a minimum, fall prevention and protection, maintenance access and egress

Strong structural engineering technical knowledge and application, including: Concrete, steel and masonry structures, Deep and shallow foundations and experience interpreting geotechnical requirements, Seismic analysis and detailing including shear walls, and braced and rigid frames, Evaluation and retrofit of existing structures, Support and anchorage of vessels and equipment, Lifting beams, below-the-hook devices and fall arrest support structures, Vibration evaluation and mitigation, Site civil design as it relates to process drainage

Proficient use of software, including but not limited to: Structural analysis and design software such as RISA-3D, STAADpro and Enercalc, All MS Office applications, including Teams, Ability to develop custom engineering tools using MS Excel and/or Mathcad, Bluebeam Revu, 3D environments using the Navisworks platform and point scans

Excellent communication skills with both staff and clients

Excellent organizational skills with emphasis on change management while meeting client deadlines

Must work well in groups, be comfortable in a fast-paced and diverse work environment, and strive to foster a positive work experience for staff

Possess the willingness to learn and implement new standards and approaches to project execution

Able to travel as required, typically up to 25%

Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving policy

US Citizenship and Valid US Driver's License