Senior Structural Engineer

Aperture LLC; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

401K with company contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Aperture LLC seeks a Sr. Structural Engineer to lead forensic structural investigations in Massachusetts, guiding multidisciplinary teams and delivering precise analyses and reports. MA licensure (PE) and NCEES record are required; court testimony experience is preferred. Travel to field sites and post-disaster environments is expected. Proficiency with Bluebeam and MS Office is essential.

Strong technical writing and communication skills are a must for client engagement and project success.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required from an ABET-accredited university.
• PE license required.
• NCEES record required.
• Proficient technical writing ability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic analysis of building structures and lead multi-disciplined investigations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and support marketing efforts.
• Lead building investigations and remedial repairs, designing structures and reports.
• Prepare well-written reports and review submittals for construction quality.
• Apply structural analysis knowledge and understand the standard of care.

Skills

Technical writing

Court testimony

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

NCEES record

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Aperture

Aperture brings together leading forensic specialists and technical consultants who clarify complex events, strengthen business decisions, and deliver answers grounded in science and extensive industry experience.

Sr. Structural Engineer

Aperture brings together leading forensic specialists and technical consultants who clarify complex events, strengthen business decisions, and deliver answers grounded in science and extensive industry experience.

Salary: $160,000 - $220,000

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required from an ABET-accredited university.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required
• NCEES record is required
• Experience working within the continental United States
• Must have experience testifying in court
• Proficient technical writing ability
• Ability to perform field visits to existing buildings, construction sites and post-disaster environments
• Proven experience in building envelopes for both existing and new buildings.
• Must have experience with BlueBeam and Microsoft office software

Description

The ideal candidate will have engineering, leadership skills, and client management expertise to lead a team -managing investigations, performing forensic analysis, and remedial design. In addition, the candidate must have an ability to effectively manage multiple projects, monitor scopes of service, and maintain corresponding budgets. Must possess excellent communication skills to articulate technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Licensed P.E. in Massachusetts and/or Florida, with the ability to easily obtain additional states. Possession of NCEES Record is required or will be required for continued employment.

Responsibilities

Forensic

• Conduct forensic analysis of building structures.
• Lead multi-disciplined investigations of buildings.
• Analyze building problems and execute field investigations.
• Articulate technical issues in both written and verbal forms for non-technical audiences.
• Ability to testify at depositions and trials

Client Relationships And Business Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Support marketing and sales efforts

Building Investigations And Remedial Repairs

• Design structures, both small and large.
• Work independently and in a team setting to perform building investigations, prepare and present written and oral reports.
• Lead a multi-disciplined team in the design process, ensuring project success.
• Design remedial repairs for existing buildings.

Technical Proficiency

• Demonstrate expertise in structural analysis and design.
• Prepare drawings and review submittals, ensuring construction quality.
• Prepare well-written, compelling reports.
• Understand and apply the Structural Engineer's standard of care.
• Must have experience with Bluebeam and Microsoft Suite software.

Specialized Knowledge

• Experience as the engineer of record professional for buildings.
• Familiarity with soil-structure interaction and structural dynamics.
• Proficiency in using structural analysis and design software.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to sit at a desk up to 80% of the time
• The ability to stand and walk up to 20% of the time
• The ability to be confined in a small area, such as a cubicle
• The ability to work from heights during inspections (from ladders/lifts)
• The ability to operate phones and computers
• The ability to travel via airplanes as needed

Benefits

• Fun, energetic, casual office
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company discretionary contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid holidays, paid time off, and floating holiday time

AAP/EEO Statement

Aperture is committed to a firm policy in favor of equal employment opportunity and will abide by all applicable state and federal regulations by not discriminating against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or veteran status. Our commitment to equal employment opportunities shall include employment, upgrading, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves or other absences from work, layoffs, compensation and benefits, selection for training or other education, professional opportunities and conflict resolution.

It is also the policy of Aperture to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of their status as woman, minority or individuals with disabilities or protected veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.

Aperture is committed to adhering to its obligations to reasonably accommodate both employees and applicants under the Americans with Disabilities Act.