Senior Structural Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer (Light Gauge Steel Practice Lead) with 7 to 15 years of professional experience to lead our Light Gauge Steel Practice Group in our Structural Engineering Division in either of our Austin, Dallas, Houston Texas Offices. This position, either individually or as part of a team, is responsible for the overall design, review and coordination of light gauge steel building projects from inception through completion of construction in a multitude of markets such as multi-family, mixed-use, retail, office, industrial, and commercial.  

The Senior Structural Engineer will establish and grow our Light Gauge Steel Practice Group focusing on project delivery, educating younger staff, and be a thought leader for their respective expertise.  They will be expected to coordinate and work closely with a multidiscipline design team throughout the entire life cycle of projects from planning stages, through the development of construction documents, and construction administration. This individual will need to operate effectively and concurrently on multiple projects, should be self-motivated, and possess strong leadership skills with an initiative to deliver high quality, technically excellent structural designs.  This individual will also have a strong desire to collaborate with our Technology team in the development and fine-tuning of technological solutions of product delivery. 

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation’s top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond.

WGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program.

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• Organize and manage structural design efforts for simultaneous projects.
• Manage and review structural engineering drawings for assigned projects including the preparation of plans, schedules and details
• Review structural systems of primarily cold-formed steel framing and structural steel for a variety of real estate markets nationwide. 
• Leadership of structural design team on major ongoing structure projects
• Quality control and timeliness of all deliverables
• Coordination and guidance to staff assigned to projects
• Review engineering work produced by junior engineers to ensure designs, plans, and calculations are complete and accurate
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and other firms on complex multi-discipline projects
• Lead client communication and coordination of assigned projects

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an accredited four-year college (Masters preferred)
• Professional Engineering Registration in the State where they are located and the ability to obtain an NCEES record within 9 months of employment
• Experience in the design of light gauge steel and desire to be WGI’s internal leading expert in light gauge steel. 
• Strong working knowledge of AISI standards for cold-formed steel framing projects
• Proficiency in FRAMECAD suite of software or other similar equivalent (CFS Designer etc.)
• Extreme attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Revit
• Good verbal communication and technical writing skills
• Ability to train entry level staff
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Work is performed in an office setting.  Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse.  Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, please apply today. In return, WGI provides a competitive salary and an outstanding work environment. WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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