Eng-Structures - Engineering Design Professional-Structures

HOK; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HOK in Los Angeles is seeking a structural engineer to contribute to project teams. The role involves design, modeling and documentation using Revit, with a focus on structural systems and collaboration across disciplines.

Required is a Bachelor's degree in engineering with Revit experience; LEED accreditation preferred. The position emphasizes sustainability, teamwork, meeting deadlines, and adherence to industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; master's in structural engineering preferred.
• One year of Revit modeling experience on diverse building types.
• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.
• Experience with multiple structural materials and systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on project teams to meet aggressive schedules.
• Check Revit models for clearances and clashes.
• Apply HOK best practices for projects and processes.
• Develop, modify and review structural models and drawings in Revit.
• Organize and maintain models and documents for multiple projects.
• Produce drawing charts for schedules and data.

Skills

Engineering basics

Building codes

Design drawings

Seismic design

MS Office

LEED standards

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in structural engineering

Tools

Revit

BIM

AutoCAD

Job description

To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works closely as a member of one or more project teams and assists to complete projects on aggressive schedules.
• Performs all work in a clear, complete, and accurate manner.
• Checks Revit models for clearances, potential conflicts, and relationships of the various parts to the whole and to one another.
• Implements and utilizes HOK Best Practices for projects and processes.
• Actively seeks new knowledge related to structural engineering practices, principles and regulations changes.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.

[Design]

• Performs structural design and analysis for various structural materials, including steel, concrete, and concrete masonry.

[Modeling]

• Develops, modifies and reviews models, plans, details and drawings of structural engineering systems and components according to established standards and Revit modeling techniques, based on input (sketches, layouts and verbal instructions) from the structural engineering team.
• Organizes and maintains models and documents for multiple projects.
• Utilizes knowledge and experience in applying modeling principles for complete and accurate drawings.
• Produces drawing charts for schedules and data, making changes and adjustments as necessary with input from the structural engineering team as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with a variety of structural materials and systems.
• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.

[Design]

• Bachelor's degree in engineering. Master's degree in structural engineering preferred.

[Modeling]

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field preferred.
• One year of Revit modeling experience working on a wide variety of building types and sizes, such as commercial, corporate, institutional and civic, justice, aviation and healthcare facilities.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Basic knowledge of building regulations and safety codes.
• Basic knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of drawings and models.
• Understanding of structural principles and behavior, including seismic design requirements.
• Organized and able to handle multiple responsibilities and projects in order to effectively meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook required.
• Basic knowledge about sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines preferred.
• Ability to learn and perform standard computer modeling functions using Revit and be able to identify and help work to resolve design conflicts.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

[Modeling]

• Proficiency in Revit required, proficiency in BIM and AutoCAD preferred

OTHER:

• Travel may be required.
• Overtime may be required.
• The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of HOK.