Civil / Structural Engineer

MKA International, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous 401K match

ESOP participation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in New Orleans is seeking a mid-to-senior level Civil / Structural Engineer. The role involves forensic engineering for various structures, and requires a Bachelor's degree and a Louisiana PE license. Successful candidates will have strong documentation and communication skills and should be familiar with structural behavior and national codes. Compensation ranges from $90k to $130k, along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of structural engineering experience in design or related fields.
• Knowledge of national building and construction codes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Document as-built conditions post disasters and failures.
• Establish repair recommendations using building codes.
• Manage multiple project assignments effectively.

Skills

Structural engineering

Field documentation

Client communication

Litigation support

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in Louisiana

Job description

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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 but not necessary if background is strong in design. Building system types include but are not limited to: steel, concrete, masonry, wood, roofing and building envelopes.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Field work 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 at times.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited program required.
• Louisiana Licensed Professional Engineer through NCEES examination. Multiple state registrations (or ability to obtain) a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of structural engineering experience in design or other background that promotes an understanding of structural behavior.
• 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: $90k – $130k

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 for any employer and have a good driving record.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Construction