Structural Engineer

Madsen Associates; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

ESOP participation

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid vacation

Job summary

Madsen Associates in the United States seeks a mid-to-senior level licensed Professional Engineer with expertise in structural systems for forensic engineering across residential, commercial, industrial facilities, marine and inland structures.

The role includes field investigations, cause-and-origin analyses, writing technical reports, reviewing drawings, and liaising with clients, code officials and contractors. Travel is required on short notice; licensure and ABET degree are required.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil or Architectural Engineering required.
• Florida Professional Engineer license required; multi-state licensure a plus.
• Minimum 10 years of structural engineering experience.
• Knowledge of ICC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS codes.
• Experience in litigation support and expert testimony a plus.
• Willing to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Document as-built conditions and structural damage in field investigations.
• Perform cause and origin analyses and prepare technical reports.
• Evaluate design drawings and building envelopes.
• Communicate with clients, code officials, and contractors.
• Manage multiple projects and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Travel on short notice as required.

Skills

Field work

Project management

Client communication

Travel readiness

Forensic engineering

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. Civil/Architectural Engineering

Florida Professional Engineer license

Job description

We are seeking to add a highly-motivated mid-to-senior level licensed Professional Engineer to our team of multi-disciplinary professionals. 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 a plus. Building system types include, but 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.
• Have proficiency with or be willing to learn building envelope and roofing systems.
• Communicate with Clients, interface with code officials and contractors as well as author detailed technical 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.
• Florida Licensed Professional Engineer through NCEES examination. Multiple state registrations (or ability to obtain within) a plus; licensure in NC, SC, GA, AL, MS, LA, TX will be expected. Minimum 10 Years Structural Engineering experience in design or other background that promotes an understanding of structural behavior and/or science of the building envelope.
• 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 are mandatory.
• Experience in providing Litigation Support including Expert Testimony at Depositions and/or Trial, Mediation and Arbitration proceedings, a plus.

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 and have a good driving record.