Facilitate the design and engineering of structural systems for building structures and facilities from pre-schematic phase through construction closeout with limited direction from senior technical staff.
Responsibilities:
- Determine project design decisions based on client and project requirements, such as load requirements, governing codes, architectural constraints, operational constraints, fabrication and erection requirements.
- Apply advanced theoretical knowledge of civil and structural engineering principles and concepts.
- Oversee work of junior engineers, designers and/or drafters in production of structural construction documents including drawings, specifications, bidding, and construction administration for projects.
- Develop technical skills of junior staff with empathy and a genuine interest in the career progression of colleagues.
- Perform structural calculations by applying appropriate system concepts and layouts.
- Review RFI’s, submittals, and other construction related documents.
- Manage multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects with minimal supervision from senior technical staff.
- Participate in developing client proposals including preparing scope, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
- Maintain close relationship with client during project development, execution, and completion.
- Participate in client and design team meetings as well as plan review and approval processes.
- Pursue business development efforts.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Structural Engineering and 5 - 7+ years relevant experience with a stable history.
- California Professional Civil or Structural Engineering license.
- Experience in the seismic design, seismic evaluation and retrofit of existing buildings in regions of high seismicity.
- Ability to perform complex structural calculations such as linear and nonlinear analysis with minimal direction.
- Demonstrated design skills with steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures.
- Familiarity with California Building Codes and ASCE 41 Standards.
- Knowledge of some or all modeling applications: ETABS, RISA, RAM, Revit, MathCAD, SAP2000, AutoCAD, and Tekla
- Preferred Qualifications:California Structural Engineer license.
- Active participation in professional activities related to structural or earthquake engineering.
- Proficiency with one or more of the following software programs: Python, Rhino, or Grasshopper.
- Participation in project teams for delivering complex HCAI projects.
- Experience supervising, coordinating or mentoring junior staff.