Geosyntec Consultants

Overview

Geosyntec is looking for an experienced Structural Engineer to join their Structural Team to support the design of hydraulic and marine structures. The role involves applying knowledge in the design and evaluation of various hydraulic control and nearshore marine structures while collaborating with industry leaders.

Responsibilities

• Analysis, design, and detailing of structural steel and reinforced structures.
• Modeling, analysis, design, and detailing of conventional and unconventional structures subjected to hydraulic, geotechnical, coastal, and marine loading conditions.
• Structural design and detailing of work platforms, bulkheads, retaining structures, piers, wharves, dolphins, navigation structures, and hydraulic control structures.
• Foundation designs may include deep and shallow foundations, pile-supported systems, pile caps, mats, footings, etc.
• Structural value engineering, design review, constructability review, and risk assessment for water resources, flood protection, and waterfront infrastructure projects.
• Preparing technical documents including engineering reports, calculation packages, technical memoranda, and construction specifications.
• Contribute to the development of project proposals, scopes of work, and budgets.
• Conducting condition assessments, precondition surveys, field investigations, and construction inspections of dams, levees, floodwalls, and marine structures.
• Coordinating with CAD Designers on the development of Contract Plans and construction documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a structural engineering focus (required).
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structural) (preferred).
• Professional registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) (preferred).
• At least 5 years (7+ preferred) directly relevant experience in a design environment (required).
• Experience in the design and detailing of steel connections and reinforced concrete (required).
• Experience in repair/retrofit design of concrete hydraulic structures (preferred).
• Experience in the design and evaluation of commercial waterfront structures (preferred).
• Experience in the inspection and condition evaluation of structures (preferred).
• The ability to sit for the NCEES 16-Hour Structural Engineering exam within two years of hire (preferred).
• Knowledge of relevant structural engineering design and detailing software (RISA, ETABS, RAM, SAP2000, SAFE, GSA, etc.) (required).
• Knowledge of design collaboration software (Bluebeam Studio) and operation of CAD/VDC/BIM software (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.) (preferred).
• Knowledge of general numerical modeling tools (preferred).
• Experience working within the construction sector or performing design work for contractors/construction managers (preferred).
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, and meeting strict deadlines (required).
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers (preferred).
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel (required).

Additional Information

• The opportunity for hybrid and remote work schedules is at the discretion of the Company.
• Positions available in Baton Rouge, LA; New Orleans, LA; Houston, TX; Atlanta, GA; Ann Arbor, MI; Detroit, MI or any of the other Geosyntec offices.