Civil / Structural Engineer

Madsen Associates; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

ESOP participation

Medical, dental, vision, and paid time

Job summary

Madsen Associates in Princeton, NJ seeks a mid-to-senior level licensed Professional Engineer with strong knowledge of structural systems for forensic engineering across residential, commercial, industrial facilities, marine and inland structures.

The candidate will perform failure cause and origin analyses, author technical reports, evaluate drawings, communicate with clients and authorities, manage multiple projects on time and within budget, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Civil or Architectural Engineering (or Architectural Engineering).
• NJ Licensed Professional Engineer (NCEES) or ability to obtain; multi-state registrations a plus.
• Minimum 5 years structural engineering experience in design or related field.
• Knowledge of national building/construction codes (ICC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS).
• Field experience and strong written/oral communication skills.
• Experience providing litigation support including expert testimony desirable.

Responsibilities

• Document as-built conditions and damage to structural systems from natural or human causes.
• Use codes and technical knowledge to establish repair scopes and perform cause/origin analyses.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Communicate with clients, code officials, and contractors; prepare detailed reports.
• Manage multiple projects, delivering on time and within budget.
• Develop and retain client relationships; willing to travel as needed.

Skills

Structural engineering

Forensic engineering

Technical report writing

Project management

Client relations

Travel willingness

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil or Architectural Engineering

Tools

New Jersey 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 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 Include

• 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.
• New Jersey Licensed Professional Engineer through NCEES examination. Multiple state registrations (or ability to obtain) a plus.
• Minimum 5 Years 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.