Building Structural Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Building Structural Engineer in Washington, DC. The role involves designing building and facility projects and working within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a strong technical background, proficiency in Revit, and a solid understanding of structural engineering principles.

The expected salary range is $90,000 – $115,360, with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a 401K plan. The position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of construction projects and requires a Professional Engineer License.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in building/facility structural engineering.
• Knowledge of Revit or desire to learn Revit.
• General knowledge of building construction materials and processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural framing layout and design calculations.
• Develop construction documents using Revit software.
• Coordinate with team members to ensure project completion.

Skills

Structural engineering efforts

Design calculations

Revit software

Discipline-specific design codes

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited engineering program

Professional Engineer License

Tools

RAM Structural System

RISA

ETABS

SAP2000

Job description

Building Structural Engineer

Location: Washington, DC

Employment: Full‑Time/Regular

Company Overview

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee‑owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, offering multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients nationwide. Ranked #45 on Engineering News‑Record's Top 500 Design Firms.

Compensation and Benefits

Annualized salary range: $90,000.00 – $115,360.00, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.

Benefits include:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more...

Position Summary

We are seeking a talented structural engineer to join our team, involved in the design of a wide variety of building and facility projects including commercial, municipal, state, and federal government structures. The role covers work from initial framing plan layout to construction administration. A strong technical background and self‑motivation are essential.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary design team and perform structural engineering efforts to support the team.
• Perform structural framing layout, design calculations, and supporting structural detailing for development of deliverables such as reports and construction documents.
• Develop construction documents using Revit software.
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools.
• Prepare engineering documents for advertisement and construction.
• Coordinate with internal and external team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• Professional Engineer License.
• 4+ years' experience in building/facility structural engineering.
• Proficient in discipline‑specific design codes, references, and software for structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and timber.
• Related experience in design and production of construction documents for structural systems.
• Knowledge of Revit or desire to learn Revit.
• Exposure to Finite Element Modeling or building systems analysis programs (e.g., RAM, RISA, ETABS, or SAP2000).
• General knowledge of building construction materials and construction processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with transportation facility projects such as airports, subway systems, and train stations.
• Proficient skills in BIM Revit modeling.
• Professional Engineering Registration.
• Experience with RAM Structural System / RAM Elements.
• Ability to work as a team member in overall group.

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. The role is generally sedentary but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate; there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outdoors in heat/cold, wet/humid, or dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.