Civil / Structural Engineer

Madsen Associates; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Madsen Associates is seeking a mid-to-senior level licensed Professional Engineer to join our team of multidisciplinary engineers in Denver. The role focuses on forensic analysis of structural systems for residential, commercial, industrial facilities, and marine/inland structures.

You will analyze failure causes, author technical reports, and support construction litigation with expert testimony. Responsibilities include field documentation of conditions, applying codes to determine repair

Qualifications

• BS in Civil/Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 10 years of structural engineering experience.
• Colorado Licensed Professional Engineer (NCEES).
• Knowledge of ICC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS, and related codes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience providing litigation support including expert testimony is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork to document as-built conditions and damage to structural systems.
• Apply codes and engineering knowledge to establish repair scope and cause/origin analyses.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Communicate with clients, code officials and contractors; prepare detailed reports.
• Manage multiple projects to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Travel as needed on short notice.

Skills

Client communication

Field inspection

Report writing

Project management

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil/Architectural Eng

Colorado Professional Engineer license

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 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.
• State of Colorado 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.