Associate, Structural Engineering

StructureCraft; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

A specialized engineering firm in Seattle is looking for an Associate to lead project engineers in designing innovative timber structures. The role involves managing teams, meeting clients, and providing expert engineering advice. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in structural engineering, preferably with a focus on timber and seismic design. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered, alongside opportunities for mentorship within a diverse team committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a structural engineer, with a focus on timber engineering.
• Experience with seismic design in North America is an asset.
• PE, P.Eng., or MIStructE qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple teams of project engineers and designers.
• Provide engineering reports and structural advice on projects.
• Liaise with internal project management and site teams.

Skills

Leadership in project management

Finite Element analysis

Communication skills

Design in timber engineering

Cost-effective problem solving

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Civil Engineering

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

AutoCAD

Job description

StructureCraft isastructural engineeringandtimber construction firmbasednearVancouver, BC and operating across North America and Asia. Our dynamic team of structural engineers plays a key role in our organization and is one of the top timber engineering teams in North America.Working closely with architects and our detailing andprojectmanagement teams, our engineerscreate efficient and practical designs for structures of all scales and complexities, from mass timber to freeform.

As an Associate joining our growing team, you willlead teams of project engineersworkingoncreative structureswith some of North America and Europe’sforemostarchitects.Our design philosophyis strongly focused on creating efficient structures, and our computational engineering team pioneers the use of the latest inform-findingand optimization techniques to enable this.

THE TEAM:

StructureCraft is a family-owned business, and our diverse team hails from more than 10 different countries, including Europe, Australasia, Canada, and the US. This broad range of experience and backgrounds provides us with the unique opportunity to draw upon best practices from across the globe and utilize these to help create signature structures.

• Concept scheming and sketching to create innovative structural solutions with architects and designers.
• Leading and managing multiple teams of project engineers, drafters and designers, and performing quality control with assembly and fabrication teams .
• Leading involvement in client meetings (in-person and remote) and the facilitation of creative solutions to design issues and challenges .
• Providing engineering reports to clients, structural advice on the construction and design of projects and devising modifications as necessary.
• Performing concept level and detailed structural design and detailing, including calculations, sketches, and static/dynamic finite element modelling in both pre construction and construction phases, under the mentorship of the Engineering Manager.
• Liaising with internal project management, shop, and site teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and budget, and meet fabrication and erection constraints.
• Visiting mass timber project sites across North America (remote or in-person when possible) to conduct field reviews and work with our install team on the ground at each project.
• Reviewing project requirements to provide estimates on quantities and costs of materials, equipment and labor and input on construction and development budgets.
• Mentoring junior structural engineers and developing our technical knowledge base .
• Providing engineering reports to clients and structural advice on the construction and design of projects and devising modifications as necessary.
• Presentation and communication at conferences, lunch & learns, and seminars across North America.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’sor DoctorateDegree in Civil Engineering (or a related Engineering Degree).
• At least10years of experience working as structural engineer (minimum 5years of experience in timber engineering).Experience with seismic design in Canada/USA or abroadis an asset.
• PE, P.Eng., orMIStructE.SE is an asset.
• Experience leading the design of largebuildingprojects, working with architects and clients to achieve pragmatic and cost-effective solutions.
• Knowledge and use of Canadian, American, and European codes an asset.
• Experience with Finite Element software (SAP2000, R-FEM, ETABS), and significant experience with Excel (performing calculations). Experience working with 3D modelling software such as Rhino/Grasshopper/AutoCADisan asset.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.