Mass Timber Structural Engineer

Britt, Peters And Associates; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Britt, Peters And Associates is looking for a Structural Engineer to join their Mass Timber Division in Greenville, SC. The successful candidate will focus on creating innovative structural solutions, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring project quality and efficiency.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and at least two years of relevant experience. The role involves some domestic travel to client sites and offers opportunities to work closely with industry connections to advance design initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5% travel required to visit clients and construction sites.
• 2 years experience as a Structural Engineer or in a related role.
• Knowledge of European and North American wood design codes.

Responsibilities

• Create schematic concepts for structural solutions.
• Evaluate new design software relevant to projects.
• Provide training on innovative topics and tools.

Skills

Structural design

Project management

Collaboration

Mass timber knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Finite element modeling software

Costing tools

Job description

Britt, Peters, & Associates, Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineer (Mass Timber Division) at its Greenville, SC location.

Job Description

Job Description: Create schematic concepts to convey and vet innovative structural solutions. Evaluate new design software and implement as relevant. Write excel or other programs for specific designs. Work with Universities on desired research focuses. Develop workflows and tools for Mass Timber design. Explore new framing concepts and materials to advance the Mass Timber initiative. Work with and contribute to our Embodied Carbon initiative. Provide training to staff on new topics and available tools. Provide project specific support on initial concepts, costing, and unique situations. Provide QC at various stages of all of BPA's Mass Timber projects. Explore multiple topics related to Mass Timber construction to improve our efficiencies of materials and avoid construction issues. Build and maintain relationships with key industry connections such as CLT manufactures. Provide creative solutions to architectural and construction issues and constraints. Perform initial conceptual then final detailed structural design and documentation. Perform calculations including static/dynamic finite element modeling. Develop and maintain project schedules in conjunction with the project teams to meet milestones and completion dates. Position requires 5% domestic travel to visit clients, construction sites, and attend company meetings and conferences.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements: Position requires a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Civil Engineering, or a closely related field. Position requires two (2) years of experience as a Structural Engineer, Construction Coordinator, or a related occupation. Employer will alternatively accept a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Civil Engineering, or a closely related field, with no experience. Position requires two (2) years of experience with the following with a bachelor’s degree, or knowledge of the following with a master’s degree: the mass timber industry; collaborating with multiple stakeholders; negotiation; growing market share within the engineering arena; European and North American wood design codes; workflows, software and tools used for mass timber design; costing or pricing for the purpose of developing and negotiating quotes and proposals; efficient use of materials and construction; and project management. Skills can be gained concurrently or through academic program.