Structural Engineer

Overview

We are currently seeking a Structural Engineer with design experience involving conventional wood framing, masonry and concrete to support restoration and rehabilitation construction efforts and structural condition assessment assignments nationwide. Projects typically involve single family dwellings, multi-family dwellings, commercial office, retail, and church buildings. In return for your talent and effort, we offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package-including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), a flexible work schedule, and opportunities for advancement.

In this position you will apply your technical knowledge to evaluate existing buildings and design solutions for the complex and unique problems of our clients. Projects will include a mix of residential, multi-family, and commercial projects, with an emphasis on repair of damage from fire, wind, flood, and impacts, as well as adaptive reuse of older buildings, and enhancements to existing facilities to accommodate changes in use and implementation of equipment and machinery.

Some opportunities for structural design of commercial, retail, industrial, and hospitality structures may also develop. You must be able to manage several projects simultaneously and be detail orientated. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are essential.

• Conduct investigations and conditions assessments to determine appropriate repair of damaged and/or poorly performing structural systems.
• Research history of buildings and any associated code upgrades that should apply.
• Complete design assignments related to upgrades, maintenance, and restoration of existing buildings.
• Manage projects and teams in both new and existing construction in a variety of structural projects, assuring QA/QC in the final product.
• Prepare technical condition reports, repair design, bid documents, addenda, and change orders.
• Establish a budget and schedule, communicate with clients (internal and external), and work with a team to complete projects within budget and schedule constraints.
• Initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineering, P.E. required (Structural license appreciated).
• 4+ years of structural design experience.
• AutoCAD proficiency required.
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) proficiency appreciated.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation is a must.
• Ability to travel in and out of state, occasionally out of country (typically England, Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, and Virgin Islands), on assignments (approximately 20%).
• Good report writing skills with the ability to develop and commit to budgets, scopes, and deadlines.
• Must be outgoing and able to interact with staff, clients, and home/business owners.
• Strong independent judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal, communication, and technical writing abilities.
• Physical ability to climb ladders, walk on roofs, work from elevated platforms, enter confined spaces, and lift up to 50 pounds.