If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The successful candidate have expert knowledge in structural engineering and will be responsible for analysis and design of structural systems/components in steel, concrete and masonry, and will be an integral part of design teams within CannonDesign.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead structural engineering design on multiple projects.
- Assume a lead project engineering role on large-scale projects.
- Communicate effectively with construction staff, designers, architects, engineers, owners at all levels.
- Identify life safety code requirements and apply knowledge.
- Use Revit to develop BIM models for producing Contract Documents. Supervise staff assisting in preparation of documents.
- Lead less experienced staff in preparation of comprehensive structural design.
- Work with architectural staff developing exterior wall support details.
- Perform complex structural calculations and custom detailing.
- Define project budget and scope.
- Oversee QA/QC process as an independent reviewer.
- Perform site observations requiring a physical walk through of site.
- Handle all aspects of the construction phase, including reviewing shop drawings and calculations, responding to RFIs and field issues, and participating in construction meetings.
- Participate in presentations.
- Develop proposals and fees for project pursuits.
- Must be willing to perform overtime work and travel.
- Represents company in project activities; directs activities of project team members; represents company in business development and marketing activities.
- May serve on internal and/or professional committees.
- May perform other duties as required.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Minimum 12 years of related experience required.
- Current PE in Civil Engineering and/or SE in the United States required.
- Ability to lead structural engineering design on multiple projects.
- Experience with concrete and steel required.
- Ability to lead less experienced staff in preparation of comprehensive structural design.
- Ability to serve in the QAQC process and an independent reviewer.
- Knowledge of IBC and other national standard codes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Communicate effectively with construction staff, designers, architects, engineers, owners at all levels.
- Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, RAM, RISA) required.
The salary range for this position to be filled in the Buffalo, NY office is $140,000 to $175,000 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
ABOUT OUR FIRM
CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.
ABOUT WORKING HERE
- We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
- We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
- We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.
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As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.
CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.
What We Do
As an integrated design firm, we do a lot of things. But at our core, we help people continuously flourish.
We leverage the heart, passion and intelligence of our more than 1,000 creative thinkers to develop solutions for some of the greatest challenges facing our clients and society. Whether designing for equity in education, accessible healthcare, inclusive communities, new scientific discoveries or the “next big idea” in business, we partner with organizations to help them improve human life.
We do this through a design approach we created called Living-Centered Design. Our approach realizes that to create a world where people continuously flourish, we must address the complex interdependencies that exist between people, businesses, communities, society and the environment.
Learn more at cannondesign.com/livingcentereddesign.
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