Structural Inspection Team Leader
We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.
Your Opportunity
We are looking for Senior Structural Engineers to support our building condition assessment, building design and rehabilitation projects. Join our dynamic structural group and work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique projects.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Lead a team of engineers in the condition assessment of transportation, building, schools, and commercial structures.
- Develop technical reports including inspection findings and repair recommendations.
- Prepare presentations and present findings and recommendations to stakeholders when necessary.
- Conduct site visits to verify or obtain field measurements, collect and analyze data from the field work, as-built drawings and available reports to address structural concerns.
- Respond to emergency inspections, providing immediate assessments and recommendations for corrective actions.
- Adhere to safety protocols and procedures while on site to ensure safety of the project team and that of others.
- Perform field investigations and surveys to measure and document existing conditions and details for rehabilitation projects.
- Oversee design development and project deliverables for new and rehabilitation of existing transportation building infrastructure. Requires interaction with other disciplines within the building trade.
- Oversee construction phase services on behalf of the Designer of Record. Interact with contractors and owners to address conditions in the field.
- Perform and lead various design projects under Design/Build and Design/Bid/Build environment.
- Mentor and monitor work by other structural engineers. Perform quality control and quality assurance checks on deliverables.
- Assist senior professionals in developing the proposals and business development related tasks.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Licensed or ability to obtain the Professional Engineer license in the States of NY and NJ.
- Proficiency in inspection methods, including non-destructive testing techniques and evaluation of structural integrity.
- Familiar with local and state building codes and standards, and regulations to structural inspections.
- Deep understanding of various structural systems, materials including concrete, steel, masonry and timber, and construction methods.
- Ability to perform close-up inspections from lifts and bucket trucks.
- Attention to detail with focus on accuracy and thoroughness in inspections and reporting.
- Experience with structural analysis software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit and MicroStation.
- Thorough understanding of design codes and agency standards such as NYSBC, NYCBC, ASCE, AISC and ACI.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership and team building skills are essential to meet the expectations of this challenging position.
- Experience with agencies such as MTA, PANYNJ, SCA, NYCEDC and NYCDPR, etc. is desired.
- Certifications from recognized organizations is a plus.
- Valid state driver's license.
- Ability work independently with minimal supervision and able to work with multidisciplinary environment.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent, Graduate Degree highly desired.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the structural engineering with a significant portion focused on inspections and assessments. Experience with design of transportation structures is a plus.
Position will require a mix of field work and office work.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.