Lead Specialist - Structural
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Structural Lead to join our team!
In this role, you will join a professional engineering, construction, and cost management team that is involved in multiple projects in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). KAFD is a master plan development positioned to become Riyadh’s new Central Business District that combines a real estate development of approximately 850,000 sqm of office space, 115,000 GLA of retail, 1,200 residential units, 5-star Hotels, and 600 hospitality keys. KAFD is set to be the main enabler of the KSA 2030 vision.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Determines structural design methods and solutions for complex engineering problems and selects the most efficient and economical manner in meeting the objectives.
- Applies advanced engineering techniques and analyses within a discipline.
- This level of Structural Engineer is a fully qualified professional, proficient in the utilization of current engineering theories and practices.
- May serve as a technical consultant in area of specialty for management or the client.
- Many assignments involve CAE (computer aided engineering)/CAD (computer aided design) applications.
- Willingness to travel or relocate to client, or construction site locations, as required.
- Performs complex engineering tasks and particularly important engineering work efficiently and accurately.
- May function as discipline Project Engineer on medium to large projects, assuming responsibility for the work of the group.
- May plan, direct, and supervise the work of a major engineering unit or project requiring a large-scale expenditure of manpower and financial investment.
- Leads other Engineers and design personnel in technical excellence and growth in the Quality Improvement Process.
- Provides technical consultations for interdisciplinary analytical studies and analyses.
- Prepares detailed requisitions for equipment and materials.
- Reviews supplier drawing submittals and performs technical bid analyses.
- Prepares and issues specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents.
- Provides technical guidance to CAD Designers, Drafters, and lower level Engineers working on the same project.
- Supervises field bench-scale, pilot-scale, sampling, and data collection activities.
- May be required to provide the seal and signature of the professional engineer, as appropriate, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances.
- Recommends and prepares technical papers.
- May act in an advisory capacity to senior management personnel on engineering related matters.
- Completes other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor degree in Engineering (4 years )(or related field)
- With 10-12 years of related work experience. Professional Engineer registration may be required. Proficiency in various computer engineering applications software is required. Professional Engineer registration is preferred.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Potential to perform in a lead capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a familiarity of industry practices and regulations are required. Must also possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and be able to select and apply appropriate engineering software for use on project.
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