QA/QC Technical Reviewer- Structural

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

Job summary

Pacifica Services seeks a senior structural reviewer to assess proposed structural plans for educational facilities and ensure District standards are met. You will provide technical comments, coordinate with A/E teams, and support development of design guidelines.

Responsibilities include quality assurance, reviews of specifications in line with CBC/Cal Green and safety requirements, and effective communication with District personnel, consultants, and inspectors. A CA PE license is required.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years full time paid professional experience in structural engineering planning, design and construction of educational facilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field; substitutions allowed for up to 2 years.
• CA Professional Engineer license; CA Structural Engineer license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical review of proposed structural plans and specifications for construction projects.
• Provides review comments on adherence to District standards, quality of development, and coordination with other disciplines.
• Supports development of District Design Guidelines, School Design Guide, and Standard Technical Drawings.
• Updates district policies and guides for design of educational facilities to ensure codes and safety requirements.
• Coordinates activities with other units of Design and A/E Technical Support and District organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Structural engineering

Code compliance

Design review

Contract documents

Construction standards

LEED / CHPS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Job description

Description

Duties:

• Performs technical review of proposed structural plans and specifications submitted by District personnel, consultant staff, or commissioned architects and engineers for construction projects
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Coordinates activities with those of other units of Design and A/E Technical Support and other District organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Requirements 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:

• Architecture and structural engineering practices applied to repairs, modernizations, and new construction of K-12 school building planning, design, and construction
• Preparation of architectural and structural engineering specifications and related contract documents
• 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)
• 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).
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS) and other sustainability requirements.

Commissioning processes and documentation requirements:

• Ability to perform quality assurance/quality control, constructability, and peer reviews of District projects in design and construction.
• Ability to prepare and review structural standards and specifications for school buildings and other structures.
• 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.
• Provide sustained attention to complex specifications and provide clear detailed comments
• Ability to write clear and concise reports and technical descriptions for District engineering standards and project reviews.
• Able to work effectively with commissioned architects and engineers, District personnel, consultant staff, and representatives of public agencies.
• Perform quality assurance/quality control, constructability, and peer reviews
• Effective verbal and written communication

Preferred Licenses and Certificates:

A valid CA Structural Engineer license by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

Required Licenses and Certificates:

A valid CA Professional Engineer license by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors