Structural Designer, Entry to Mid-Level

Provide expert structural consultation, with a commitment to serving the needs of our clients, and developing the expertise of our staff. Further this goal by providing technical services on projects and continuing personal growth in technical and professional expertise. Provide the firm with a competitive advantage by exemplifying our Core Values to clients and staff.

Responsibilities

Project Technical Activities

• On a weekly basis, review project tasks to be performed in conjunction with project schedules, project budget and project deliverables.
• On a project by project basis, performance, as assessed by Project Manager, meets expectations.
• On a continuing basis, interaction with other WRK Engineers personnel, as assessed by peers and measured by performance appraisal forms, is positive, collaborative and team building.
• On a continuing basis, self-check work for technical accuracy and reasonableness of conclusions.
• On a continuing basis, obtain sufficient technical direction from Project Manager or Lead Engineer on structural engineering calculations or details for which is any uncertainty to ensure the technical accuracy and logic/rationale of conclusions.
• Stay in contact with Project Manager or Lead Engineer at least weekly to discuss project progress, confirm technical direction, ask questions and review project expectations.
• Understand the structural scope of project and recognize work being requested in addition to the base contract requirements and coordinate with Lead Engineer prior to proceeding any additional work.
• Read, understand and operate with knowledge of the PM/QM Manual, Operations Manual, and CAD/REVIT Standards Manual.
• Develop positive relationships with all staff members to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Direct Utilization.

• Meet a base direct utilization rate goal of 90%. Utilization rate shall be calculated based on 40 hour work weeks.

Marketing and Business Development.

• On a project-by-project basis, client service, as measured by external post-project client surveys or internal post-project evaluation, has been positive.
• Manage client relationship at equivalent level. Regularly contact clients for project coordination.

Professional Development.

• Complete at least 15 hours of training covering technical structural engineering topics and issues such as building code provisions, construction material design expertise, advanced analysis techniques and state-of-the-practice technology for new and existing buildings. Such training may come through classes, seminars, conferences, and in-house training.
• On an annual basis, attended a minimum of 75% of all Lunch-n-Learn seminars.

Internal Activities.

• On an annual basis, attend a minimum of 75% of all staff meetings.
• On an annual basis, participate in at least two in-house activity or committee, outside of direct project involvement, that deals with firm issues, concerns, or improve some aspect of the firm.

Qualifications

Required:

• BS degree in Civil Engineering, MS or PhD in Structural Engineering, or combination of education and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Technical competence with demonstrated knowledge of fundamental engineering principles and the ability to take and apply direction from senior technical staff.
• EIT certification equivalent experience.

Desired/Preferred:

• Active participation in professional activities related to structural and earthquake engineering.
• Structural engineering technical experience, or research related to structural engineering.
• Experience in sales of structural engineering practice.
• Certification as Engineer-in-Training.

Send your cover letter and resume to hiring@wrkengrs.com.