Structural Engineer
Fort Smith, AR
Structural Engineer
Manages structural design and project management for construction projects, including water/wastewater facilities, buried concrete structures, vaults, and drainage structures. Requires a structural engineering bachelor’s degree, Arkansas PE or ability to obtain within 6 months, 5+ years’ experience, and AutoCAD/REVIT.
McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), an ESP Company, is a regional, multidisciplined engineering consulting firm with more than 160 employees throughout four offices in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, and Rogers. We are focused on providing exceptional customer service by committing our time, energy and professionalism to complete projects that enhance the quality of life, improve infrastructure and offer positive economic impacts to improve the communities where we serve, live and work.
Summary
This position will be responsible for structural projects across Arkansas, Oklahoma, and other states as needed by MCE. The Structural Engineer manages the structural design and project management of construction projects. Typical structural design includes water/wastewater facilities, buried concrete structures, vaults, drainage structures, and architectural structural design as necessary to support the civil design staff. Additionally, this position will be responsible for developing the project structural budget. As the Engineer and Project Manager of the team, you will manage planning, designing, and assist with lead management of a wide variety of projects.
This position will also be responsible for mentoring entry and mid-level engineers within the department. This position will serve as a key part of our team and will have the opportunity to work on challenging turnkey projects with an experienced design team.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Travel
MCE offers an excellent employee benefits package including:
Summary
This position will be responsible for structural projects across Arkansas, Oklahoma, and other states as needed by MCE. The Structural Engineer manages the structural design and project management of construction projects. Typical structural design includes water/wastewater facilities, buried concrete structures, vaults, drainage structures, and architectural structural design as necessary to support the civil design staff. Additionally, this position will be responsible for developing the project structural budget. As the Engineer and Project Manager of the team, you will manage planning, designing, and assist with lead management of a wide variety of projects.
This position will also be responsible for mentoring entry and mid-level engineers within the department. This position will serve as a key part of our team and will have the opportunity to work on challenging turnkey projects with an experienced design team.
Responsibilities
- Planning, development, implementation, and evaluation with the management of a wide variety of projects.
- Problem resolution
- Develop construction documents for structural projects using AutoCAD and REVIT.
- Manage the project team to develop and complete projects on time and on budget.
- Complete plan review comments from internal quality control process and from the agency review process.
- Prepare written communications, applications, and reports
- Review and implement geotechnical reports, as well as state and federal codes to ensure project compliance
- Work in partnership with engineering staff to identify project opportunities and constraints, assist in municipal meetings and submittals, and complete plan revisions as needed to obtain project approval
- Prepare for and attend meetings with internal and external clients
- Must be willing to work in a team environment
- Maintain a good rapport with regulatory agencies and review authorities
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in structural engineering
- Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Arkansas, or the ability to obtain PE licensure within 6 months of employment.
- 5+ years' transferrable design and project management experience
- Knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures
- Thorough knowledge of structural Codes and Standards
- AutoCAD, REVIT, 3D modeling software
- Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of structural engineering.
- Exercise independent judgment
- Initiative, creativity, problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Time management and planning
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong technical and analytical skills
Travel
- Most travel is limited to short day trips to visit jobsites, meet clients, etc.
MCE offers an excellent employee benefits package including:
- Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews.
- 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility at beginning of the quarter following 3 months' employment)
- PTO (Paid Time Off) & 9 Paid Holidays
- Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
- Short-Term Disability Insurance (MCE self-insured)
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
- Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account & Limited Flexible Spending Account
- HSA Savings Account
- Additional Optional Insurances Available