QA/QC Technical Reviewer- Structural

ENGICON CM; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

ENGICON CM is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to review proposed educational facility plans, ensuring alignment with District standards and building codes. You will comment on design quality, coordinate with Design and A/E teams, and contribute to guideline documentation and policy updates.

The role demands ten years of related experience, a bachelor’s degree in structural engineering, and the ability to work with architects, engineers, and owner representatives to drive compliant,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field.
• Additional qualifying experience may substitute for up to 2 years of education.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical review of proposed structural plans and specifications.
• Provides review comments on adherence to District standards, quality of development and documentation of structural design.
• Supports development of the District’s Design Guidelines and related standard drawings.
• Updates District policies and guides for school design to ensure code conformance and quality.
• Coordinates activities with other units of Design and A/E Technical Support and other District organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Architectural & structural practices

Specs & contract documents

Building codes & standards

Quality assurance & peer reviews

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field

Up to 2 years substitution for education

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Duties:

1. Performs technical review of proposed structural plans and specifications submitted by District personnel, consultant staff, or commissioned architects and engineers for construction projects
2. Provides review comments regarding adherence to District standards, quality of development and documentation of structural design, coordination with other disciplines, and other technical issues as required.
3. Provides comments, lessons learned and research to support the development and maintenance of the District’s Design Guidelines including the School Design Guide, Educational Specifications, Guide Technical Specifications, and Standard Technical
   Drawings for the Facilities Services Division.
4. Provides comments and lessons learned to update and maintain District policies and guides for the design of educational facilities and/or District construction structural specifications to assure conformance to building codes and safety requirements and to improve the quality and economy of construction, maintenance, and operation.
5. Coordinates activities with those of other units of Design and A/E Technical Support and other District organizations.
6. Performs other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• Ten (10) years full time paid professional experience in structural engineering planning, design and construction of educational facilities

Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field
• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to 2 years of the educational requirement, on a year-for-year basis.

Skills and Abilities:

10.4 Architecture and structural engineering practices applied to repairs, modernizations, and new construction of K-12 school building planning, design, and construction
10.5 Preparation of architectural and structural engineering specifications and related contract documents
10.6 State and local building codes and construction industry standards and their application to school construction, including California Building Code (CBC), Cal Green Energy Code, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), American Society of Heating,
Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRE), and American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM)
10.7 Architectural and structural engineering systems of building materials and building costs Requirements of the Division of the State Architect (DSA) and California Department of Education (CDE).
10.8 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS) and other sustainability requirements.
10.9 Commissioning processes and documentation requirements
10.10 Ability to perform quality assurance/quality control, constructability, and peer reviews of District projects in design and construction.
10.11 Ability to prepare and review structural standards and specifications for school buildings and other structures.
10.12 Able to provide structural technical review and advice on proposed product substitutions, deviations from District standards, and technical questions from Owner Authorized Representatives (OARs), Inspectors, Design Managers and A/E teams.
10.13 Provide sustained attention to complex specifications and provide clear detailed comments
10.14 Ability to write clear and concise reports and technical descriptions for District engineering
standards and project reviews.
10.15 Able to work effectively with commissioned architects and engineers, District personnel, consultant staff, and representatives of public agencies.
10.16 Perform quality assurance/quality control, constructability, and peer reviews
10.17 Effective verbal and written communication