Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer (Senior Associate)

Bring your problem-solving mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, and established expertise to the Honolulu, Hawaii office of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE), where we are seeking a project-manager-level Structural Engineer (i.e., Senior Associate) to join our dynamic team of architects and engineers.

As an employee-owner at WJE, you will have the autonomy to shape your career while guiding the next generation of structural engineers. You will be supported by a well-established organization offering industry-leading benefits, dedicated administrative resources, a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, and access to WJE's collective expertise and state-of-the-art laboratory and testing capabilities.

• Technical project execution for the day-to-day success of multiple concurrent projects, including:
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project teams
• Leveraging a principles-first approach to develop practical solutions for challenging engineering problems in combination with a deep understanding of codes, standards, and historical industry practices
• Self-performing and advising others in complex analysis, repair design, hands-on fieldwork, and preparation of technically excellent client deliverables (e.g., written reports, presentations, construction details, and specifications)
• Providing high-quality technical reviews of work completed by others
• Sealing project documents as the Engineer of Record, as appropriate
• Project management, including client development, project initiation, scoping, and assembling appropriate project teams; and managing internal and external client expectations, deliverables, and financials
• Mentorship, including exemplifying WJE's culture of shared destiny and knowledge sharing to better the team around you: locally and company-wide, formally and informally, on-and-off projects, for technical topics and overall career development
• Contributions to local practice development and company-wide objectives, including proactively fostering new and existing client relationships in pursuit of project work you are excited about; developing local rapport with contractors, designers, building officials, and others in Hawaii's unique culture; participating in the attraction, development, and engagement of up-and-coming WJE professionals; collaborating with other WJE practice leaders for in-house knowledge-sharing and training initiatives;
  
  and engaging in meaningful involvement in industry-related professional organizations, conferences, and technical committee

• Licensed Structural Engineer (SE)
• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil/structural engineering
• Minimum eight years of relevant structural engineering industry experience (10+ yrs preferred), including technical execution and project management (e.g., failure/damage investigation; non-destructive evaluation and instrumentation; seismic/structural analysis and design for repair, retrofit, and rehabilitation of existing structures; evaluation of bridge structures; and/or specialty consulting of new systems and materials from design through construction)
• Experience in the Hawaiian market preferred, including knowledge of how structural elements are affected by Hawaii's tropical environment and techniques to mitigate damage; and established rapport with local contractors, designers, building officials, and others in Hawaii's unique culture
• Excellent technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without a reasonable accommodation. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability. Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate computers, printers, copiers, telephones, voicemail, and other office and field equipment. Requirements may also include:

• Ability to travel and attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sites
• Ability to perform inspections of buildings and other structures, both visually and with instruments
• Ability to safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations, including outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes
• Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment
• Ability to lift and carry materials, tools, and other heavy equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment
• Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists. Clients worldwide seek our expertise to solve the most significant, interesting, and challenging problems in the built world. Our applied experience from more than…