Orion Engineers, PLLC (Orion) is a civil/structural + construction engineering consulting firm and service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) based in the Midwest with significant experience providing high-quality engineering services to government and private clients throughout the nation. Originally formed in 2015, Orion was founded to make a difference to our employees, to our clients, and to our fellow military veterans who bravely served our country. Our dedication to our clients and providing quality services has been unwavering since our establishment and only continues to strengthen as we continue to grow our team.
Operating as a Company Director, the Structural Engineering Lead – Buildings is in direct control of the structural engineering practice for the buildings market, exercising supervision of all personnel in structural engineering professional and technical matters. The Director is, directly and indirectly, responsible for project controls and technical quality, providing senior-level project management oversight on all structural engineering projects for buildings. The Director develops strong working relationships with private clients, government agencies, and other consulting firms and significantly contributes to strategic planning and growing the structural engineering practice throughout the nation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the coordination, planning, organization, integration, and completion of building projects.
Provide technical direction and development on the scope of engineering work, detailed and ongoing schedule input, man-hour requirements, and budgets for the assigned project elements.
Communicate with clients to understand and deliver project requirements.
Perform analysis and design of new and existing structural systems for various types of buildings and materials.
Plan and formulate engineering program and organize project staff according to project requirements.
Manage other design team members and supervise the work of engineers.
Direct and assist project staff in preparing contract documents, such as drawings and specifications.
Review designs, studies, investigations performed by other engineers for conformance to industry standards and requirements
Participate in construction support activities, including responses to requests for information (RFIs), submittal reviews, construction site visits, and design revisions/ management of change.
Foster a positive collaborative environment between divisions and offices; promote company culture.
Participate in proposal presentations, interviews, and business development activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in engineering-related field (e.g., civil engineering, construction management, etc.) from an accredited program
Structural Engineer (SE) license in Illinois.
Bachelor’s Degree in structural engineering, Master’s degree preferred.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in the structural design of buildings on a wide variety of structural systems. Experience with new buildings as well as additions, retrofits, and historic masonry preferred.
Demonstrate experience in successful project management, client interaction, and staff development.
Business development and marketing experience, including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work.
Experience working in Revit and using a variety of structural analysis programs.
Familiarity with a variety of building and design codes. Experience with the Illinois Capital Development Board is a plus.
Flexible work from home options available.