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Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Building Assessment - Structural Engineer
Department : Building Assessment
Reports To : Managing Director
FLSA Status : Salaried Exempt
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Structural Engineer reports to the Managing Director. Building Services supports clients for projects that do not fall into the typical engineering category. These services include building / system assessments, upgrades, feasibility studies, sustainment, and maintenance programs. Emergency and disaster response / repair, code compliance, etc. This is a managed pool of a collective of cross-disciplines to complete the assignment / task.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and / or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. General duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :
Proficient technical knowledge in structural engineering and general building systems (MEP, Fire, and Site) is necessary.
This position makes design decisions with limited oversight.
Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex design issues and receives supervisory approval on proposed project plans.
Coordinating with other internal and / or external team members is necessary.
Travel requirements can be up to 20% with overnight stays.
Site assessments frequently require access via ladders, scissors, or articulating boom lifts.
Emergency response (engineering in nature) for weather events, fires, impacts, explosions, and availability to respond timely.
Site assessment may include active construction, damaged or demolition sites.
Frequently meet with clients and maintain strong client relationships.
Assist in servicing client needs for emergency and routine assignments.
Track workflow for clients, including assisting with close-out accounting.
Assist in managing multiple personnel and client assignments.
Interaction with multiple offices and professions.
Create / review conditional assessments and other client deliverables.
Travel / site assessments.
Provide backup engineering support to the structural engineering department.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
General understanding of building systems, including civil / site, roofing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and paving.
Design software experience, including Risa3D, RisaFloor, Enercalc, and RetainPro.
Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects and staff assignments.
Ability to communicate professionally with clients and tend to client requests.
Highly organized, detail-driven, and conscientious
Strong written, verbal, and technical communication skills.
Must be willing to travel with little notice and no travel restrictions (travel requirements are 20% typically).
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelors or masters degree in civil engineering with a concentration in structures.
Minimum of 4 years of experience, of which 3 years were working with existing buildings and renovations and focused on commercial projects.
Conditional assessment, E2018 experience, and field experience is strongly desired.
Registered professional / structural engineer or the ability to be licensed within 1 year of hire is required for advancement.
