Structural Project Engineer

Kubala Engineers, a PBK family company, is an innovative structural engineering firm which empowers its employees to build strong relationships and deliver unprecedented customer service and design integrity to its clients nationwide. Kubala Engineers specializes in comprehensive structural engineering planning and design services, including but not limited to structural building and bridge design, structural renovations and retrofits, re-purpose/re-use studies, structural assessments, long-range master planning, maintenance planning, and forensic investigations. Our engineers have extensive experience and knowledge of structural engineering for education (K-12 and Higher Ed), commercial, religious, healthcare, sports & entertainment, hospitality, retail, and federal/government projects.

The Project Engineer will work independently while under the direct supervision of the Engineer of Record to aid in the overall structural project design team in the coordination and design of various structural building projects during both the design and construction phase. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth and career advancement within our progressive Structural engineering firm. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package. An attentive, client-oriented personality with a knack for creative problem solving will succeed in this position.

Your Impact

• Participate in coordination meetings with other disciplines, design review meetings with various supervisors, clients, and owners, and attend work sessions with various owner-client agencies for additional scope items.
• Coordinate the design and documentation required to complete the construction documents on a given project schedule and within budget.
• Author and maintain structural specifications, select procedures for construction, determine materials and member sizes, and complete all necessary calculations needed for proper design.
• Assist with shop drawing reviews, RFI’s (requests for information), change proposal requests, and change orders and incorporate changes into the project documents.
• Utilize written and verbal communication skills to relay and translate design and coordination items to project team members and author defensible engineering reports, memos, and email correspondence.
• Provide site observations / site walks during construction and author reports based on the observation during the Construction Administration phase.
  
  

Here's What You'll Need

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive structural engineering experience as it relates to the structural design of buildings utilizing steel, concrete and/or masonry.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis & a Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering with optional Master's degree.
• Highly experienced in foundation design, in both shallow and deep foundation systems utilizing various building materials.
• Proficiency in drafting and navigating Revit Structure 2019 and/or newer.
• High proficiency to perform complex vertical and lateral analysis in Risa Floor, Risa 3d, Etabs, etc..
• Ability to accurately verify computer aided design with hand calculations.
• Ability to perform complex hand sketches for details, connections, etc..
• Exceedingly proficient in steel design, including diaphragms, collectors, drag struts, braces frames, moment, frames, etc..
• Exceedingly proficient in concrete design, member scheduling, rebar and bend scheduling and connections.
• Proficiency in masonry design and connections of masonry to structural steel and concrete frames.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of the International Building Code (IBC) as it relates to structural design and all applicable reference codes: ASCE, AISC, ACI, MSJC, NDS, PTI, etc..
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Highly experienced in Bluebeam Revu and Bluebeam Studio Sessions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software.
  
  

The actual offered base salary for California locations will vary depending on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, skills, job-related knowledge, work location, and internal equity. We would not anticipate that the individual hired into this role will be at or near the top half of the range provided, but the decision will be dependent on the factors of each individual case. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation in the form of discretionary bonuses in addition to base salary and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. The salary range for this position is below.

$74,357.00 - $111,535.00

PBK is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants can be considered for an opportunity without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, criminal history, or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all phases of employment in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.