Structural Engineering Portfolio Leader - Northeast

<p><strong>Job Summary </strong></p> <p>We have an exciting opportunity and are currently seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to serve as the Structural Discipline Leader for our Northeast Area market. This is a highly strategic position that requires proven strength in group leadership, design management, and structural engineering design of<em> </em>municipal water and wastewater facilities for our clients.</p> <p>This candidate will lead a team of fellow structural engineers located in multiple offices. As a team leader, this candidate will manage group workload, hiring, and project assignments, as well as provide mentoring and performance feedback for group employees. Key objectives of the Structural Discipline Leader role are to: represent the discipline within the Portfolio delivery team, ensure the discipline has the resources to deliver all design projects in the Portfolio, support the client portfolio and Portfolio Design Manager to ensure successful project delivery and support the Portfolio Chief Engineer to ensure successful quality assurance and control of project deliverables.  Other responsibilities include overseeing the development of Design Scope and Level of Effort (LOE) documentation, hiring and project assignments, as well as providing motivation, mentoring, and performance feedback for group employees.</p> <p>This is an extraordinary opportunity for a senior level engineer to continue to build upon their engineering career, lead a technical delivery-focused Structural team, do challenging and meaningful work, and protect the earth’s resources at the same time.</p> <p>This role has the potential to work virtually and can be filled near any BC office, preference in the Northeast United States.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities   </strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage activities of individual contributors within the team. </li> <li>Steer the execution of structural analysis and design. </li> <li>Guide the preparation and checking of structural calculations, drawings and specifications. </li> <li>Investigate existing conditions and producing comprehensive reports. </li> <li>Enforce compliance to building codes during project execution. </li> <li>Coordinate cross discipline operations for seamless execution of projects. </li> <li>Manage construction phase effort of the team and provide shop drawings and RFI review oversight. </li> <li>Lead, develop, and coach a high-performing team by setting clear expectations, providing feedback, and fostering a culture of engagement, growth, and accountability. </li> <li>Oversee workload planning, performance management, and team operations to align resources with business objectives while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. </li> <li>Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs. </li> </ul> <p><strong>Skills and Competencies </strong></p> <ul> <li>Expertise in the analysis and design concrete, steel and masonry structures. </li> <li>Proven leadership skills to manage and motivate a team of individual contributors. </li> <li>Solid understanding of structural engineering principles and theories. </li> <li>Excellent decision-making skills in complex situations to achieve objectives. </li> </ul> <p><strong>Experience  </strong></p> <ul> <li>Typically, a minimum of 8 years of experience in structural engineering or a related field. </li> <li>Proven record in management capacity and leadership roles. </li> <li>Typically certified in BC’s Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies. </li> </ul> <ul></ul> <p><strong>Education </strong></p> <ul> <li>A Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering with a focus on structural engineering, or a related field, with professional certification is required for this role. </li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Education</strong></p> <ul> <li>MS degree preferred in related engineering field</li> </ul> <p><strong>Salary Range: </strong>The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.  These ranges may be modified in the future.  </p> <p>Location A: $129,000 - $177,000<br>Location B: $142,000 - $194,000<br>Location C: $155,000 - $212,000</p> <p>You can view which BC location applies to you <a href="http://bit.ly/3uQe7gi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.</a> If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter. </p> <p>Benefits and Other Compensation:  We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click <a href="https://brownandcaldwell.com/careers/benefits/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> to see our full list of benefits. </p> <p><strong>About Brown and Caldwell </strong> </p> <p>Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.brownandcaldwell.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.brownandcaldwell.com</a> </p> <p>This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.  </p> <p>Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.   </p> <p>Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.</p> <p>#LI-Hybrid<br>#LI-Remote</p>

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