Structural Engineer

MKA International, Inc.

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous 401K match

ESOP participation

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dallas seeks a mid-to-senior level Structural Engineer. Responsibilities include analyzing structural systems for forensic engineering, documenting damages, and communicating with clients. Applicants must have a B.Sc. in Civil or Architectural Engineering and be a Texas Licensed Professional Engineer with at least 5 years of experience. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of structural engineering experience.
Knowledge of national building and construction codes.
Experience with litigation support is desirable.

Responsibilities

Document as-built conditions due to damages.
Establish repair scope recommendations.
Communicate with clients and provide reports.

Skills

Structural engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Failure analysis

Client management

Field experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Architectural Engineering

Texas Licensed Professional Engineer

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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.

Education And Experience Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited program required.
Texas Licensed Professional Engineer through NCEES examination. Multiple state registrations (or ability to obtain) a plus.
Minimum 5 Years Structural Engineering experience in design or other background that promotes an understanding of structural behavior.
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: $90k – $130k

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 and have a good driving record.

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