Engineer III Civil/Structural

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer III to work out of our Charlotte, NC office. The ideal candidate will lead engineering projects and perform duties in planning, designing, and supporting the construction phase of industrial structures, ensuring that they are built in accordance with the plans and specifications.

• Perform Structural Engineering duties in the design, analysis, and preparation of calculations, drawings, and specifications for use on concrete and steel projects.

• Perform and prepare structural designs and modifications of industrial structures and systems for one or multiple assigned projects.

• Interface with customers, suppliers, and construction throughout all phases of planning, design, and construction.

• Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.

• Prepare conceptual and detailed design sketches, engineering calculations, construction drawings, and specifications.

• Coordinate with multiple disciplines to participate in development of plans, elevations, and basis of design documents to guide construction.

• Apply basic structural engineering technical principles, theories, standards, and concepts in development of engineering design packages.

• Consider construction costs, government regulations, potential environmental hazards, and other factors in planning stages and risk analysis.

• Understand and apply applicable building codes and industry specific standards for engineering projects. Understand and be able to determine applicability of local, state, and international building codes.

• Specify building materials such as concrete and steel for use in specific projects, and review supplier submittals and test reports from third-party laboratories.

• Present technical information to peers or other personnel for review, to implement standards, or operating procedures.

• Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.

• Provide Material Take Offs and cost estimates for materials, labor, and engineering to determine a project’s economic feasibility.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering
• Minimum of 4 years of civil/structural engineering industrial experience
• Professional Engineering Licensure required
• Excellent presentation and communication skills required
• Proficient with Civil Engineering Software (STAAD Pro, RISA)
• Occasional travel required to client sites

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering discipline or related field

• Structural Engineer (SE) License

• Proficient with Engineering and Computer Software (MS Office, AutoCAD, 2D &/or 3D CAD, BlueBeam, RISA, NavisWorks, STAAD, SPMats, Enercalc.