Senior Structural Engineer - Building Envelope

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

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