Civil / Structural Engineer

Madsen Associates; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

ESOP participation

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid vacation

Job summary

Madsen Associates is seeking a mid-to-senior level licensed Professional Engineer to join our team of multidisciplinary licensed engineers in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of structural systems for forensic engineering across residential, commercial, and industrial facilities, with experience in failure cause and origin analyses and in constructing technical reports.

Responsibilities include field documentation, code-based repair scope determinations, design

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Architectural Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 10 years structural engineering experience in design or related fields.
• CA Licensed Professional Engineer through NCEES; multi-state registration a plus.
• Knowledge of national building/construction codes (ICC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS).
• Strong knowledge of structural concepts, principles and practices.
• Experience with multiple construction types; field experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Litigation support experience including expert testimony desirable.

Responsibilities

• Fieldwork to document conditions and damage to structural systems after events.
• Use codes and structural knowledge to define repair scope and origin analyses.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation for accuracy.
• Communicate with clients, code officials, and contractors; write detailed reports.
• Manage multiple projects, delivering on time and within budget.
• Develop client relationships and travel as needed.

Skills

Structural analysis

Forensic engineering

Client communication

Travel readiness

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Architectural Engineering degree

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.
• State of California 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.