Structural Engineer in Birmingham

Yates Engineers provides engineering services for pulp and paper, steel manufacturing, chemical, and other heavy industrial industries. We believe that building relationships with our clients and understanding their specific needs and goals leads to the highest quality and most economical engineering solutions. Yates Engineers is looking to expand our Birmingham, Alabama office by hiring highly qualified Senior Structural Engineers with 10+ years’ experience.

As a Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for leading structural project teams and performing all aspects of design of structural engineering assignments throughout the design and construction process. This work will be performed under general supervision. Primary job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Managing a team of structural engineers and designers on small, medium and large projects, ensuring each project meets budget and schedule.
• Coordinating project staffing for managed projects and conveying staffing needs to department manager.
• Developing structural schedule and incorporation into overall project schedule.
• Updating monthly project forecast, including estimates to complete and earned value.
• Performing detailed design calculations and developing sketches for materials of construction associated with a project as assigned by a design leader.
• Designing structural components for project needs as directed by lead engineer with complexity increasing with experience.
• Developing engineering (workhour) estimates and scopes for proposals.
• Developing estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.
• Developing construction specifications.
• Providing information to and assisting designers as required for the completion of engineering drawings.
• Assisting designers in resolving layout and detailing issues via sufficient sketches necessary for completion of engineering drawings.
• Adapting structural plans as needed to budget constraints, schedules, design factors or client needs.
• Checking calculations performed by other engineers to ensure accuracy and conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria.
• Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies to determine the simplest, most effective solution.
• Assisting in development of scope, drawing, and specification bid packages.
• Reviewing vendor drawings and providing structural input as required.
• Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to released drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with and utilizing department design standards.
• Familiarity with project scope, specifications, schedules and design criteria based upon the client and project.
• Coordinating with other disciplines as required.
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance to structural engineers and structural designers.
• Performing fieldwork necessary to gather dimensions, structural sizes, and provide construction support.

This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.

Education: Bachelor or Master of Science in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.

Registration: PE and/or SE is required.

Experience: Minimum 10 years of related experience in structural engineering.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include but are not limited to:

• Knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Knowledgeable in the application of the International Building Code and associated standards (ASCE, AISC, ACI, etc.).
• Experience leading small, medium, and large structural teams.
• Experience mentoring other structural engineers.
• Deep understanding of structural analysis software: RISA, STAAD, TEDDS, etc.
• Working knowledge of drafting software: AutoCAD and/or Revit software.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to visit job sites.

This position requires the ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for long periods of time. Travel and/or visits to various job sites are required. Ability to work in the field or outside, able to bend, stoop and climb is required.