Senior CSA Design Engineer

About the Senior CSA Engineer job

Skills and Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee CSA design projects, ensuring high-quality, innovative, and efficient designs are delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage and coordinate design changes with the site team, sub-consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution and adherence to construction timelines.
• Take responsibility for the overall design process, ensuring designs comply with all relevant codes, standards, and quality assurance procedures, including delivery of LOD 350 CSA packages.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring the efficient and accurate execution of design tasks.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, MEP engineers, and clients, to ensure seamless integration of CSA elements into the overall project.
• Lead the preparation and review of detailed design documents, drawings, and specifications, ensuring they meet project requirements and quality standards.
• Conduct site visits to assess construction progress, identify challenges, and ensure that design intent is being met on-site.
• Drive value engineering initiatives, optimizing designs and construction methods to improve performance, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
• Take ownership of the project's technical performance, ensuring design solutions meet safety, functionality, and cost-effectiveness objectives.
• Provide high-level technical leadership and advice during client meetings, design reviews, and other project discussions.
• Review and approve material submittals, ensuring they align with design specifications and quality standards, and provide back-of-house support for review of Contractor's submittals and technical RFIs.
• Support project management by overseeing budget monitoring, schedule management, and project scope adherence.

Your Experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree in architectural or Civil / Structural engineering - essential.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or a Professional Engineer (PE) license from a recognized institution is highly valued.
• Minimum 8+ years progressive work experience in CSA design, including at least 3 years as a mid-level CSA Engineer.
• Minimum 2 years' Data Centre design experience - essential.
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• In-depth knowledge of building codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., IBC, ACI, AISC, ASCE, EN).
• Strong leadership skills, with experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects.
• Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal), capable of conveying complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Committed to continuous professional development, mentoring junior engineers, and fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and skill enhancement.
• Proven problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail, ensuring high-quality solutions delivered on time and within budget.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery and client satisfaction in civil, structural engineering.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in fast-paced, dynamic environments, while fostering teamwork and excellence.

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