Structural Engineer

Madsen Associates; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Madsen Associates invites a mid-to-senior licensed Professional Engineer to join our forensic engineering team, focusing on residential, commercial, and marine structures. You will analyze failure causes, review designs, and prepare technical reports with emphasis on field conditions and codes.

The role requires a BSCE/BE from ABET program, a Georgia PE license, and 10+ years of structural experience. Occasional travel and strong communication skills are essential; competitive salary and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 10 years Structural Engineering experience.
• Georgia Licensed Professional Engineer through NCEES; multi-state registrations a plus.
• Knowledge of national building and construction codes (ICC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS, etc.).
• Strong written and oral communication skills; litigation support experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Field work to document as-built conditions and damage to structural systems.
• Establish repair scope and cause/origin analyses using codes and structural knowledge.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Communicate with clients, officials, and contractors; provide detailed reports.
• Manage multiple project assignments, on time and within budget.
• Retention and development of client relationships.
• Willing to travel, as needed on short notice.

Skills

Field work

Communication

Project management

Litigation support

Education

ABET-accredited BS Civil/Architectural Eng.

Job description

We are seeking to add a highly-motivated mid-to-senior level licensed Professional Engineer to our team of multi-disciplinary licensed engineers. The individual will have knowledge in the behavior of structural systems and their components for use in forensic engineering relating to residential, commercial, industrial facilities, marine and inland structures. Experience in performing failure cause & origin analysis on building systems, authoring technical reports, and construction litigation is desired. Building system types include, but are not limited to: steel, concrete, masonry, wood, roofing and building envelopes.

Responsibilities And Duties Include

• Field work to document as-built conditions and damage to structural systems as a result of natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human induced origins (design and construction errors/omissions). Natural events can include large catastrophes such as regional floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires and earthquakes.
• Utilize building codes, technical knowledge of structural behavior, and understanding of construction practices to establish repair scope recommendations as well as cause and origin analyses.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Communicate with Clients, interface with Code Officials and Contractors and provide detailed reports.
• Manage multiple project assignments, executing them on time and within budget.
• Retention and development of Client relationships.
• Willing to travel, as needed, on short notice at times.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited program required.
• Minimum 10 Years Structural Engineering experience in design or other backgrounds that promotes an understanding of structural behavior.
• Georgia Licensed Professional Engineer through NCEES examination. Multiple state registrations (or ability to obtain) a plus.
• Knowledge of national building and construction codes (ICC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience of structural engineering concepts, principles and practices.
• Knowledge of multiple types of construction, a plus.
• Field experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in providing Litigation Support including Expert Testimony at Depositions and/or Trial, Mediation and Arbitration proceedings, desirable.

Compensation: $100k – $170k

MKA offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits program including a generous 401K match, ESOP participation, medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States for any employer and have a good driving record.