Civil / Structural Engineer

Madsen Associates; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Madsen Associates seeks a mid-to-senior level licensed Professional Engineer for our multi-disciplinary team in Austin. The role focuses on forensic engineering of structural systems across residential, commercial, industrial facilities, and marine/inland structures.

You will analyze failure origins, author technical reports, and support construction litigation. Requirements include ABET-accredited Civil/Architectural Engineering degree, 10+ years of structural experience, TX P.E.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited program in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering is required.
• Minimum 10 years of structural engineering experience in design or related areas.
• Texas P.E. license through NCEES or ability to obtain; multiple state registrations a plus.
• Knowledge of national building and construction codes (ICC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS, etc.).
• Knowledge of structural engineering concepts, principles, and practices.
• Experience with multiple construction types; field experience is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience providing litigation support including expert testimony, depositions, mediation/arbitration desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform fieldwork to document as-built conditions and damage to structural systems from natural or human-induced events.
• Use codes and structural knowledge to establish repair scope and origin analyses.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Communicate with clients, coordinate with code officials and contractors, and prepare detailed reports.
• Manage multiple projects, delivering on time and within budget.
• Develop and retain client relationships; willing to travel on short notice.

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Architectural Engineering program

Job description

We are seeking to add a highly-motivated mid-to-senior level licensed Professional Engineer to our team of multi-disciplinary licensed engineers. The individual will have knowledge in the behavior of structural systems and their components for use in Forensic Engineering relating to residential, commercial, industrial facilities, marine and inland structures. Experience in performing failure cause & origin analysis on building systems, authoring technical reports, and construction litigation is desired. Building system types include, but are not limited: to, steel, concrete, masonry, wood, roofing and building envelopes.

Responsibilities And Duties Include

• Fieldwork to document as-built conditions and damage to structural systems as a result of natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human-induced origins (design and construction errors/omissions). Natural events can include large catastrophes such as regional floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, and earthquakes.
• Utilize building codes, technical knowledge of structural behavior, and understanding of construction practices to establish repair scope recommendations as well as cause and origin analyses.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Communicate with Clients, interface with Code Officials and Contractors and provide detailed reports.
• Manage multiple project assignments, executing them on time and within budget.
• Retention and development of Client relationships.
• Willing to travel, as needed, on short notice.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited program required.
• Minimum 10 Years Structural Engineering experience in design or other backgrounds that promotes an understanding of structural behavior.
• Texas Licensed Professional Engineer through NCEES examination. Multiple state registrations (or ability to obtain) a plus.
• Knowledge of national building and construction codes (ICC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience of Structural Engineering concepts, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of multiple types of construction, a plus.
• Field experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in providing Litigation Support including Expert Testimony at Depositions and/or Trial, Mediation and Arbitration proceedings, desirable.

Compensation: $100k – $170k

MKA offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits program including a generous 401K match, ESOP participation, medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and have a good driving record.

We’re excited to hear from qualified candidates who want to contribute to our growing multi-disciplinary practice.