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Job Description:

Ready to put your engineering experience to work on infrastructure design projects that will improve our community? Do you enjoy being involved in different types of transportation and urban projects that require solutions by innovative structural engineers for large scale and complex projects? Parsons is now hiring structural engineers for our expanding design group located in Richardson and/or Houston, Texas. 

Parsons extensive experience in this field, combined with your engineering knowledge, will propel your career forward with multiple opportunities for advancement and top performance.  We need our engineers to be versatile, enthusiastic, flexible in group dynamics, team-oriented, and technically competent to handle challenging environments. Our projects require exceptional communication, analytical and management skills to maintain schedules and develop effective project solutions.

IN THIS ROLE: You will have opportunities to work on multiple projects. You will help produce design calculations using the latest computer software; review supplier drawing submittals; perform technical analyses for infrastructure components; and develop supervisory skills when directing young engineers and designers. You will be required to apply basic engineering principles to help develop solutions for the structural aspects of fast-paced projects. You will have regular supervision by principal engineers to further develop your technical expertise and experience. You may be asked to provide field observations of construction to ensure compliance with approved methods and contract requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete numerous assignments to further development of construction documents including drawings, specifications and estimates.

• Use design software and CAE/CAD applications to implement project designs.

• Prepare engineering computations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, and geometric design.

• Develop and implement QA procedures to ensure quality control performed by others is properly implemented throughout the program and assigned project.

• Write detailed reports related to structural phases of assigned project to maintain records and transparency with program managers and Owners.

• Support the needs of other discipline leads during design and construction phase of project development.

• Make site visits to collect field data for structural aspects and evaluate contractor performance.

• Review construction-phase submittals and shop drawings that require specific technical expertise.

• Assist in the development of technical specifications, data sheets and calculations, and other construction related documents.

• Provide input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and other Engineers working on the same project.

• Perform technical and over-the-shoulder structural reviews for innovations, project constructability and component maintainability.

• Review standards for materials and equipment to ensure the components are in accordance with the specifications and LEED sustainability plan.

• Review design drawings and specifications at periodic check points as required by the PMP milestones.

• Participate in value engineering and scope and budget reconciliation when requested by project manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (or related field) and typically 1-2+ years of related work experience

• Master's Degree preferred

• Some related work experience and/or internships preferred 

• In addition, an Engineer In Training (EIT) Certificate is preferred

• Requires basic process engineering knowledge, as well as a working knowledge of CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $62,300.00 - $109,000.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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