Sr Engineer TP

Overview

Senior Engineer supporting Target's building engineering systems and store design team, covering facility design, remodels, sustainability programs, innovation and existing facilities support within the structural engineering department.

What you'll do

• Perform structural analysis and design for new retail buildings, store renovations, expansions, remodels and tenant improvement projects.
• Design and review structural steel framing systems, including beams, columns, joists, trusses, braced frames, moment frames, connections and miscellaneous steel.
• Evaluate existing buildings and determine structural requirements for store modifications, openings, equipment installations, rooftop units, signage, canopies and façade systems.
• Design structural modifications, strengthening, reinforcement and retrofit solutions for existing steel, concrete, masonry and wood structures.
• Review architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration and equipment drawings to identify structural impacts and coordination requirements.
• Provide structural solutions for rooftop mechanical equipment, RTUs, condensers, solar systems, suspended equipment, conveyors, storage systems and other imposed loads.
• Prepare structural calculations, design criteria, sketches, specifications, reports and construction documents.
• Review structural steel shop drawings, connection details, fabrication drawings, RFIs, submittals and contractor proposals.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, fabricators, vendors, consultants and internal project teams throughout design and construction.
• Perform structural site assessments and field investigations of existing retail facilities.
• Review field conditions and develop practical engineering solutions for unforeseen construction issues.
• Ensure structural designs comply with applicable building codes, design standards, client requirements and industry best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior structural engineers and designers.
• Perform quality control reviews of structural calculations and construction documents.
• Support project managers in developing scope, schedules, engineering estimates and resource requirements.
• Participate in design review meetings, coordination meetings and construction issue resolution.
• Manage multiple retail projects simultaneously while meeting aggressive design and construction schedules.
• Provide technical team leadership and brand management of the Target Engineering department through the implementation of Target culture and values.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering from a recognized university (Civil Engineering).
• Worked knowledge of applicable standards and codes such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC Steel Construction Manual, AISC 360, AISC 341 where seismic design is applicable, ACI 318 and TMS masonry standards.
• Worked knowledge of RISA-3D / RISA Floor, RAM Structural System, STAAD.Pro, SAP2000 / ETABS and Enercalc.

Nice to have

• 8 to 12 years of related experience in Engineering, Construction or project execution with consultant engineering firms and in the retail industry.
• Exposure to using BIM 360, Autodesk Revit, MicroStation, Bluebeam, Google SketchUp, Adobe and design software.
• Entry knowledge in design and operation of commercial building engineered systems.
• Familiarity with engineering CAD software.
• Ability to work with engineering software programs and project management software.
• Ability and desire to seek out technical training opportunities to increase skills.

Details

• Works under the supervision of the Senior Manager.