Senior Structural Engineer

Ymfphilly; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University, in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to provide engineering analysis and leadership across multi-disciplinary building projects. The role focuses on building envelope and structural systems, with program management from concept to construction documentation, ensuring code compliance and cost-effective maintenance.

The position is hybrid, reporting to the Office of Engineering and Utilities, and emphasizes historic preservation, sustainability, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in structural, civil engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive engineering experience in operations, design, maintenance, or construction.
• Professional passion for high performing buildings, sustainability, and historic preservation.
• Ability to lead a team through tasks and achieve goals.
• Excellent customer service and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support project development and design/construction reviews for GU standards and best practices for building envelope, structural, and historic preservation.
• Identify and correct deficiencies to optimize building envelope performance and structural elements.
• Train maintenance staff on best practices for structural and envelope design and maintenance.
• Develop and track preventive maintenance to support envelope performance, structural integrity, and historic preservation.
• Assess building inventory to develop capital plans and oversee discipline-specific projects.
• Create and maintain design standards and specifications for building envelope, structural, and architectural divisions.

Skills

Project management

Structural engineering

Building envelope

Cost analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in structural or civil engineering

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Job Overview

The Structural Engineer, Planning and Facilities Management / Office of Engineering and Utilities provides engineering analysis, recommendation, and subject matter expertise services on multi-discipline building projects of small to large scope, as well as single discipline structural and building envelope engineering projects. They ensure proper management and oversight of the facilities and building systems and relevant partnerships for reliable & cost-effective maintenance and upkeep of building and civil systems. They manage the structural and building envelope deferred maintenance buckets and programs which have complex features, from the concept stage through the development of construction documents or program implementation. They develop engineering solutions and implement necessary programs for corrective action, historic preservation, and code compliance. The position will also perform special project activities requiring application of technical expertise to the development of solutions to unusually difficult problems as assigned.

Additional duties include but are not limited to

• Lead and support project development and perform design/construction project reviews for compliance with GU Standards and incorporation of best practices for building envelope, structural, and historic preservation.
• Identify and correct deficiencies to optimize building envelope performance and building structural and architectural elements are well-maintained.
• Train and inform maintenance staff on best practices regarding structural and building envelope design and maintenance.
• Develop, enhance, and track preventive maintenance to support envelope performance, structural integrity, and historic preservation.
• Assess building inventory and associated systems to develop capital plans to correct deficiencies and oversee the implementation of discipline specific projects and programs
• Create and maintain design standards and specifications related to building envelope, structural, and architectural divisions as relevant.

Work Interactions

This position works with the Office of Engineering and Utilities, Capital Projects, Facilitates Operations, and building end-users to complete tasks. The position shall be directed by the Engineering and Utilities Leadership to complete studies, support projects, implement new process and procedures, and investigate issues with the support of the engineering team. The position shall work with Facilities Maintenance as a consultative resource to solve issues and improve operations while providing lateral direction to improve system performance within roofing, carpentry, and other relevant activities. The position shall work with Capital Projects to review project plans to ensure building envelope and structural considerations are met and design standards are included in the design and specifications. The position will also work with end-users to inform them of potential changes and resolve issues related to structural, building envelope, historic preservation, and civil disciplines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in structural, civil engineering, or related (applicable) discipline and/or equivalent combination
• Knowledge of structural and building envelope systems on a variety of building types and ages
• 5+ years of progressive experience as an engineer in operations, design, maintenance, or construction
• Professional passion in high performing buildings, sustainability, and historic preservation
• The ability to direct and guide a group or team through task completion to attain goals
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work effectively with various personality types
• Strong listener that can tactfully express ideas or opinions to resolve issues and maintain professional working relationships in difficult situations related to budget and scope priorities on campus.
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and ability to produce results independently. A high attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of engineering economic evaluation methods to conduct cost benefit analysis prioritizing program measures and total project budgets
• Familiar with design & construction guidelines creating standards for relevant disciplines.

Preferred

• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Registered as a CEM (Certified Energy Manager), BESI designations such as Building Envelope Consultant (BEC), Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), LEED Accreditation, Project Management Professional (PMP), etc.
• Experience with historic buildings, campus level evaluations, program management, project engineering, project management.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$66,783.00 - $126,720.23

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.