Careers

Structural Design Lead

Position Overview: As the Structural Design Lead, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and expertise in the design and detailing of horizontal structures, including highway bridges, pedestrian bridges, earth retaining systems, drainage structures, and related transportation infrastructure. You will play a key role in ensuring the structural integrity, safety, and adherence to industry standards on a diverse set of projects across the western United States.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the structural design team, providing guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and drafters.
• Develop structural designs for highway structures, bridges, earth retaining systems, and drainage structures.
• Conduct structural analysis using industry-standard software and methodologies to ensure designs meet safety and performance criteria.
• Prepare detailed construction drawings, specifications, and reports for submission to clients and regulatory authorities.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary project teams, including architects, civil engineers, and contractors, to integrate structural designs into comprehensive project plans.
• Provide independent QC review of design materials, and construction methods, ensuring they align with specifications and project scope.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in structural engineering and materials.
• Provide technical support during the construction phase, including site visits, inspections, and resolving design-related issues.
• Support and grow business development pursuits with strategic clients.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering
• Utah Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or the ability to obtain Utah licensure within six months of hire date.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in structural engineering with a strong emphasis on highway structures, bridges, earth retaining systems, and drainage structures.

Preferred Requirements:

• Masters degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineer
• Working knowledge of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and AASHTO Guide Specifications for LRFD Seismic Bridge Design.
• Working knowledge of LPILE software.
• Experience with materials including steel, precast concrete, and reinforced concrete.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or REVIT is advantageous.

Why Join Civil Science:

• Opportunity to lead and contribute to high-profile transportation infrastructure projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Real ownership in the firm: Civil Science is an employee-owned firm that maintains an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) which provides significant opportunities for career growth and savings for retirement.
• PTO/Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K
• Scholarship Opportunities for immediate family members of employees
• Support for professional development, including opportunities for continued education and training.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

About Civil Science:

Civil Science is a full-service civil engineering firm established in 2002 through an employee buyout of a local firm which has been continuously providing consulting engineering services since 1978.  Civil Science provides services through the expertise of highly qualified professional engineers, licensed surveyors, planners, and a support pool of technicians to a wide array of both public sector and private clientele in multiple states.  In 2015, Civil Science transitioned to a 100% Employee-Owned company in order to benefit our employees and clients through increased collaboration and commitment.

 

Civil Science evaluates and determines on a case-by-case basis whether it is willing to sponsor an individual to receive a temporary or permanent work visa (e.g., E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, or TN visa status).

Civil Science provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.