Temporary Works Engineer – Structural & Shoring Design

You thrive on fast-moving sites where each crane pick and scaffold tie-in matters. As a Temporary Works Engineer, you steer structural safety from day one, model resilient falsework, and dissect construction loads with RISA-3D and AutoCAD—ensuring every temporary system stands firm, even when the schedule shifts at dawn.

About the Role

Complex civil and commercial projects rely on you to transform abstract erection sequences into rock-solid engineered plans. You will collaborate with field superintendents, review soil reports at lightning speed, and translate OSHA provisions into calculable restraints. The result? Safer jobsites, smoother schedules, fewer surprises.

Key Responsibilities

- Engineer shoring, reshoring, and scaffold frameworks for heavy civil, bridge, and high-rise construction phases.  

- Perform rigorous load path analyses—vertical, lateral, wind, seismic—through all construction stages.  

- Generate erection, dismantling, and crane lift plans with annotated sketches, 3-D renders, and clear step-by-step notes.  

- Verify soil bearing and settlement for temporary foundations, mats, and tower crane bases.  

- Audit field modifications, issue rapid RFI responses, and stamp revised calculations within compressed timeframes.  

- Lead toolbox safety talks on temporary works integrity; translate engineering intent to craft professionals.  

- Document lessons learned, update in-house design libraries, and mentor junior engineers.  

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor’s (or higher) in Civil or Structural Engineering.  

- 5+ years focused on temporary works, falsework, or construction engineering.  

- Proficiency with RISA-3D, AutoCAD, and at least one scaffold/shoring suite (e.g., PERI CAD, Avontus).  

- Working grasp of ACI 347, ASCE 7, OSHA Subpart L, soil mechanics, and construction sequences.  

- PE license in any U.S. state (or ability to gain within 12 months).  

- Fluent technical English; concise report writing; confident field communication.  

Preferred Strengths

- MS in Structural Engineering.  

- Expertise in heavy demolition, barge-mounted falsework, or complex bridge staging.  

- Familiarity with BIM workflows—Navisworks, Revit plug-ins—for clash detection.  

- Experience supporting remote project teams across multiple time zones.  

Why This Role

You will shape iconic skylines without being tethered to a single office—remote coordination empowers you to tackle diverse projects while honing niche expertise. Your calculations ripple outward, protecting crews, budgets, and reputations… every day, every pour, every pick.