Principal Engineer - Structural - J.D. Hair & Associates Renton, WA

Overview

J.D. Hair & Associates (JDH&A) is a wholly owned engineering subsidiary of Michels Corporation, a global leader in infrastructure construction. Michels Corporation is one of the largest and most diversified contractors in North America and an industry leader in various utility and civil infrastructure sectors.

A Principal Engineer is a leadership role that focuses on overseeing and driving the technical direction of projects for specific geographical regions or scopes of engineering services. You will be responsible for project success, ensuring adherence to client specifications, budgets, and timelines. You will also manage and mentor other engineers. This role supports the structural engineering practice, directly serving construction operations within Michels Corporation.

The focus includes contractor-deferred analysis and design and structures contracted through alternative delivery processes (design/build, progressive design/build, CMGC, etc). Experience in construction engineering (temporary structures, erection engineering, means and methods structural analysis), bridge engineering, dam engineering, marine structures and/or general heavy civil structural design are a plus.

Why JDH&A?

• Our engineering solutions extend the limits of possibilities in construction
• We strive to exceed client expectations
• We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Michels Corporation, a global leader in infrastructure construction
• As part of the Michels Family of Companies, we are supported by a comprehensive network of specialized services and capabilities
• Michels invests an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• Comprehensive benefits program (Health, Dental, Life, FSA, HSA, Disability, 401(k), Legal Plan, Identity Theft & Monitoring); plan details vary by position and location

What It Takes

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering, 10+ years of related experience, or equivalent
• Structural Engineer (SE) license or having passed the NCEES 16-hour structural engineering exam with eligibility to obtain SE via comity without additional testing
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record as determined by Michels

Preferred

• Active involvement in professional societies and technical committees related to work

Salary/Benefits Note

This information reflects anticipated base salary based on current market data. Minimums and maximums may vary by location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

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