Structural Engineering Supervisor

This Structural Engineering Supervisor will be responsible for producing high quality engineering services and deliverables through supervision, mentoring, and training of engineers and technical staff.  As a key business leader, this person will provide appropriate design results and responsiveness to clients through excellence in engineering analysis and judgment. 

Responsibilities:

• Supervise a portion of the Structural team through hiring, mentoring, and development of direct reports

• Design and detail structures for a variety of clients and industries

• Assist Management Team as the project engineer by leading design and engineering effort of specific projects

• Develop engineering documents either independently or closely with others (clients, architects, and other professionals) in a team environment.

• Assume the lead engineer’s role on assigned projects

• Develop project and construction cost estimates

• Clearly communicate design ideas using CAD software, redlined PDFs, or hand sketches.

• Ensure projects follow applicable international, federal, state, and local building codes, and client standards.

• Interact with clients, engineers, designers, and general office personnel on a regular basis.

• Travel occasionally to job sites and/or other offices in and out of state.

• Prepare written engineering reports or recommendations.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited university.

• PE or SE license preferred but not required

• Minimum 5 years of progressive structural engineering experience with commercial, industrial, or government clients.

• Proficiencies at determining loads on and stresses in different parts of a building or structure and modeling the load path and behavior of the whole building or structure using hand calculations, spreadsheets, 2-D or 3-D structural analysis software, and/or 3-D FEA analysis software.

• Must be familiar with applicable building and material codes and standards.

• Preferred experience with engineering/design software such as Risa 3D, Risa Foundation, L-Pile, DEEP FND, AutoCAD, CADWorx, AutoCAD, Navisworks, etc.

• Ability to work either independently or in close collaboration with other professionals

• Ability to communicate effectively with when dealing with clients, architects, fellow engineers, or the drafting team. 

• Experience leading multiple projects at the same time is a plus.

• Strong organizational skills is a plus.

• Experience in the following markets is preferred but not required: Oil & Gas, Renewable Natural Gas (Dairy and/or Landfill), Substations, Transmission Lines, Helical Piles, and Chemical or General Industrial Facilities.

• Engineering consulting experience is a plus.

• Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) project experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements and Demands:

• The job requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation.  Routinely use standard office equipment such as but not limited to: computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear.

• Frequent periods of standing for extended periods.

• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

• Exposure to weather including hot and cold climates.

• Ability to work long hours when projects demand.

Join an entrepreneurial team of dedicated engineering and technical service consultants that work to improve and strengthen our critical energy infrastructure. At Lake Superior Consulting (LSC), we are committed to safeguarding the well-being of people and the environment without compromise in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. LSC provides integrity management solutions and engineering services to meet the increasing needs of our US and Canadian client base. Our talented team of technical professionals serves the Liquids and Natural Gas, Mining, Water and Wastewater, Renewables, and Manufacturing industries. 

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible work options
• 401K/Profit Sharing (6% company match)
• Company paid life, AD&D, and short/long term disability
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays (twelve per year)
• Tuition reimbursement

Bias-Free Hiring Practices:

Lake Superior Consulting is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We support an inclusive workplace where employees excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.