The Engineer is responsible for performing a variety of professional-level engineering tasks in his/her areas of expertise.  May act independently as the engineer in responsible charge for smaller projects, and for portions of larger or complex projects.  Will take technical direction on a project and assignment-specific basis from their supervisor.  May be assigned to several projects concurrently, and on each project assignment may report for technical direction to a different supervisor.  The Lead Engineer position is a professional-level technical position, with limited responsibility for performing management tasks.   

What You Will Do:

Perform structural engineering analysis and design of a variety of structures including, but not limited to: New and existing single- and multi-story buildings Pipe-racks and industrial manufacturing supports Essential facility equipment anchorage Field surveys outside the office, as directed by senior technical staff Prepare reports, letters, transmittals, etc. under the direction of project supervisors. Assist Principal Engineers and Project Managers in preparing calculation packages and construction drawings for clients. Create detailed 3D computer models to analyze more complex buildings and structures. Initiates project set up and project management files for projects or sub-projects of moderate complexity.  Acts in responsible charge, while directly performing assigned engineering tasks in conformance with the Company’s quality standards, project budget and schedule.  Communicate with clients and contractors for technical coordination of project requirements. Assists in technical training and mentoring of Engineers and Interns.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

State of California Professional Engineer License (P.E.) A Bachelor of Science degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (or recognized equivalent) and four (4) to six (6) years of relevant work experience; or Master of Science degree in the appropriate engineering discipline (or recognized equivalent), and at least three (3) years relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of latest building codes (IBC, CBC, ASCE 7) and material standards (AISC, ACI, NDS, TMS). Familiarity with common structural building systems (gravity and lateral) and materials (steel, concrete, masonry and wood). Ability to utilize basic personal computer applications including spreadsheets, word processors, email, and Internet browsers.  Ability to communicate technical aspects of projects and of work assignments to peers, subordinates and clients.  Ability to perform structural design engineering using both computer based and manual computations. Familiar with popular structural engineering software (ETABS, SAP2000, RISA-3D). Ability to direct the execution of moderately complex engineering tasks.  Needs to be familiar with the ABS Consulting’s Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System. (Internal candidates only.)

Salary: $95-115k

Reporting Relationships:

This position reports directly to a Managing Principal Engineer or a Project Manager.