Staff Structural Engineer

Terracon-Consultants-In; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a Structural Engineer to design, investigate, and rehabilitate building structures and enclosures. This role supports our Hampton Roads, VA offices and offers growth opportunities within a multi-disciplinary engineering team.

You will collaborate with Architects, Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineers, delivering high-quality project work and mentoring junior staff while contributing to business development efforts.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering required; MS preferred.
• PE licensure required or transferable to VA.
• 5+ years of structural engineering design, review and assessment.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and consulting services on structural design for new and existing buildings.
• Investigate buildings for structural failures and perform condition assessments.
• Lead design for rehabilitation of existing and historic buildings and prepare shop drawings.
• Develop proposals including scope, fees, and schedules for Professional Services.
• Prepare professional reports and present technical ideas clearly.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Support business development with existing clients and new opportunities.

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Tools

Revit

Job description

General Responsibilities

Terracon is looking for a Structural Engineer to help grow our Engineering Team. This position will specialize in the design, investigation, and rehabilitation of building structures and building enclosures. This position will support our existing offices located in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia.

We provide room for growth and significant responsibilities ranging from client development to ensuring successful project delivery. We focus primarily on design and consulting, where you'll be joining a team that also works directly with our Architects, Owners, Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical engineers. For us, quality and doing what's right for our people and our clients is key. If you are up for an exciting and challenging opportunity and career, we look forward to visiting with you!

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and consulting services on a variety of projects including the structural design for new and existing buildings; the investigation of buildings for structural and materials failures, for condition assessments, and for analytical studies; analysis and design for the rehabilitation of existing and historic buildings; and structural design for specialty structures and preparation of structural shop drawings.
• Work closely with a variety of clients, including Architects, Landscape Architects, Civil Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Private and Public Company Owners, Local and State Government, Private and Public Educational Institutions, Recreational and Cultural Entities, Real Estate and Land Development, General Contractors, and Subcontractors.
• Provide design expertise to perform and/or oversee the design and preparation of construction documents that are related to the variety of projects within this office.
• Develop and prepare proposals for Professional Services that include a detailed scope of services, establishment of fees, and project schedule.
• Prepare and write reports that are professional in language with a logical presentation of technical ideas and recommendations.
• Lead multi-discipline building engineering professionals including junior to senior level staff. Coordinates departmental personnel, equipment and technical experts across the company to complete assigned projects within schedule and budget constraints.
• Supervise and mentor junior and/or less-experienced Facilities Professionals to cross train on structural services.
• Be actively involved in one or more technical/professional associations.
• Participate in Group and Office business development efforts working with existing clients to obtain additional work and developing new clients.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in Structural Engineering design, review, and assessment
• Professional Engineer licensure (PE), transferable by comity to Virginia
• B.S. in Civil Engineering is required. MS degree is preferred
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Preferred

• Experience working safely in challenging environments including crawlspaces, suspended scaffolding, vertical heights, mid- to high-rise building facades and roofs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to summarize observations, conclusions and work requirements in both text and drawings.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience with industry analytical and drafting tools is preferred. Revit proficiency is highly preferred.