Civil / Structural Engineer

MKA International, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

MKA International, Inc. is seeking a highly-motivated mid-to-senior level licensed Professional Engineer for their Washington, D.C. team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in structural engineering with a specific focus on forensic engineering related to various structures.

The position involves field work, technical report writing, and client communication. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering, along with a Maryland Professional Engineer license.

Compensation ranges from $90k to $130k, with competitive benefits including a 401K match and paid vacation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Document as-built conditions and damage to structural systems.
• Establish repair scope recommendations.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Communicate with clients and provide detailed reports.
• Manage multiple project assignments effectively.
• Retention and development of client relationships.
• Willing to travel on short notice.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Field Work

Technical Report Writing

Client Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Maryland Licensed Professional Engineer

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.


• Maryland 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.