Project Engineer, Structural

BENEFITS @ PROVIDENCE. As an employee-owned company, Providence Engineering’s benefits and perks are designed to foster a rewarding work/life balance and truly support our employee-owners throughout their career.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Providence is 100% employee owned. Our ESOP serves as a retirement plan for employee-owners by holding tax-free investments on their behalf.
401(k) Retirement Program with company match.
Medical / Prescription Insurance. Dental Insurance. Vision Insurance. Health Savings Account.
Paid Vacation. Eleven Paid Holidays. Paid Sick Leave.
Flex Time.
Life Insurance. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance. Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Professional Registration & Licensure Reimbursement. Professional Development Education.

Job Summary

The Project Engineer, Structural will coordinate and manage engineering work on projects of varying sizes with oversight by an experienced engineer as appropriate, based on complexity and relevant project experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adopt a positive attitude of accountability by providing reliable, constructible, affordable, and timely solutions (RCAT) resulting in Providence being the Engineer of Choice


• Oversee design engineers with project manager oversight to ensure projects are prepared on time and in accordance with code and client requirements


• Ensure the engineering and financial success of assigned projects


• Contribute to the development of engineering plans and designs with project manager supervision


• Meet schedule and budget-hour estimates as developed by own proposal preparation and/or as provided by project manager


• Perform full designs on projects of varying size with appropriate oversight by an experienced engineer


• Seal reports and drawings for project work after quality control review


• Prepare redline drawing markups for drafting department implementation and ensure accuracy of the completed drawings in comparison to the intent of redline markups


• Prepare calculations and drawings consistent with established standards for quality control submissions


• Discuss design intent, overall structural systems, and load path with project manager prior to design work to ensure efficient performance and quality assurance


• Provide hours estimates for large project proposals for use by project manager


• Prepare project proposals for small and mid-sized projects for review and approval by project manager


• Submit prime and subconsultant contract agreements, purchase order terms and conditions, lien waivers, and non-disclosure agreements to the contracts team for legal and insurance review and negotiation


• Interact directly with external clients to develop relationships and work on projects secured by own proposals


• Attend design meetings, construction meetings, and site visits on own with direction from experienced engineer, as needed


• Comply with company policies and procedures


• Participate in continuing education webinars and education sessions and maintain required professional development hours for state license(s)


• Participate in networking and business development opportunities


• Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering with structural emphasis, or a closely related field is required


• Registration as a professional engineer (PE/SE), required


• 5-8 years of related engineering experience


• Excellent budgeting and cost containment skills


• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail


• Ability to supervise and lead others


• Proficient with Risa 3D, RAM, Tedds, or similar company-approved structural analysis software


• Ability to present hand-written calculations in an organized and legible manner


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software to maintain accurate project records