Experienced Structural Engineer | Associate Principal

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Experienced Structural Engineer | Associate Principal to join their Philadelphia office. This role requires a seasoned professional with over 20 years of expertise in structural engineering, focusing on historic preservation and adaptive reuse. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, manage diverse projects, and mentor upcoming engineers. With a culture of trust and collaboration, this firm offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact innovative engineering solutions. If you are passionate about structural integrity and mentoring, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in structural engineering with a focus on project management.
• Licensed PE in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain by comity.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Manage client expectations and project budgets effectively.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Client Development

Mentorship

Communication Skills

Education

Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD

Structural Analysis Software

Job description

Experienced Structural Engineer | Associate Principal

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Bring your problem-solving mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, and established expertise to the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE). We are seeking a seasoned Structural Engineer with 20+ years of experience to help lead our dynamic and diverse team of architects and engineers in the historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and structural modification practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Technical leadership, including applying sound engineering judgement and a deep understanding of governing codes, design guidelines, and industry practices; collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams across WJE as the structural engineering subject-matter expert (SME); leveraging your expertise for a variety of structural engineering projects, including the investigation, design, analysis, repair, and renovation of new and existing structures, construction materials, loading conditions, and construction types; preparing technically excellent client deliverables; providing high-quality reviews and oversight of work by others; and performing and training others in hands-on fieldwork
• Project management, including client development, project scoping, assembling and managing appropriate project teams, maintaining project schedules and budgets, and managing client expectations and deliverables
• Mentorship, including exemplifying WJE’s culture of shared destiny and knowledge sharing to better the team around you: locally and company-wide, formally and informally, on-and-off projects, for technical topics and overall career development
• Contributions to structural engineering practice and company-wide objectives, including participating in the attraction, development, and engagement of up-and-coming consultants; collaborating with other WJE practice leaders for in-house knowledge-sharing and training initiatives; and engaging in meaningful involvement in industry-related professional organizations, conferences, and technical committees
  
  

Qualifications/Competencies

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or ability to obtain by comity; Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) a plus
• Master's degree in civil/structural engineering or related field preferred
• Minimum twenty years of relevant structural engineering industry experience, including technical and project management (e.g., failure/damage investigation; non-destructive evaluation and instrumentation; structural analysis and design for repair, retrofit, and rehabilitation of existing structures; evaluation of parking garage structures; and/or specialty consulting of new systems and materials from design through construction)
• Industry-recognized expertise with some or all of the following materials, systems, and their applications: cast-in-place concrete, post-tensioned concrete, prestressed/precast concrete, structural steel, stainless steel, cold-formed steel, wood, clay masonry, CMU, etc.
• Excellent technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without a reasonable accommodation. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability. Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate computers, printers, copiers, telephones, voicemail, and other office and field equipment. Requirements may also include:

• Ability to travel and attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sites
• Ability to perform inspections of buildings and other structures, both visually and with instruments
• Ability to safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations, including outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes
• Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment
• Ability to lift and carry materials, tools, and other heavy equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment
• Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle
  
  

Culture, Compensation, And Benefits

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists. Clients worldwide seek our expertise to solve the most significant, interesting, and challenging problems in the built world. Our applied experience from more than 175,000 projects combined with unparalleled laboratory and testing capabilities have made WJE a leader in providing innovative yet practical solutions to the clients we serve.

Working at WJE is a team endeavor characterized by a culture of trust and personal responsibility. We encourage open communication, continuous learning, innovative thinking, ongoing mentoring, and free-flowing collaboration. We seek highly talented and hard-working individuals who want to be challenged, who want hands-on work, who want to set a higher standard, and who want to be mentored by the industry’s most accomplished experts. People with outstanding Character, unwavering Commitment to our core and culture, strong Expertise, and genuine Enthusiasm for their work.

Learn more about the Extraordinary People we hire at WJE at www.wje.com/careers.

Qualifications

WJE offers a robust, total compensation structure, where base salary is just one component of an employee’s annual earnings. Additionally, employees receive variable compensation based on personal and company performance, often resulting in above-market annual earnings. Actual base salary will be based on several factors including consideration for a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role while remaining mindful of our commitment to internal equity. A good faith estimate of the annual starting base salary (gross) is in the following range:

$110,700.00 - $184,500.00

WJE’s industry-leading, total rewards package enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits including robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, generous 401(k) matching, time off to care for yourself and others, and investments in employees’ professional development, to name a few. More information on WJE’s total rewards package can be found atwww.wje.com/careers/employment-benefits.

WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans (VEVRAA federal contractor).

WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Design, and Consulting

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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