Structural Engineer

MKA International, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

ESOP participation

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid vacation

Job summary

MKA International, Inc. seeks a mid-to-senior licensed Professional Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team. The role emphasizes forensic analysis of structural systems across residential, commercial, industrial, marine, and inland facilities, with emphasis on failure origin, reporting, and potential litigation support.

Requirements include a BS in Civil or Architectural Engineering from an ABET program and a Louisiana P.E. license (or ability to obtain).

Qualifications

• Requires ABET-accredited Civil or Architectural Engineering degree.
• Louisiana Licensed Professional Engineer (NCEES) or ability to obtain; multiple state registrations a plus.
• Minimum 5 years structural engineering experience with knowledge of building codes.

Responsibilities

• Document as-built conditions and damage to structural systems from natural or human causes.
• Perform cause-and-origin analyses and establish repair scopes.
• Evaluate designs and communicate findings to clients and officials.
• Manage multiple projects within time and budget; maintain client relationships.
• Travel as needed on short notice.

Skills

Field work

Forensic engineering

Technical reports

Litigation support

Project management

Client relations

Willing to travel

Strong communication

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil or Architectural Engineering

Louisiana P.E. license (NCEES)

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 but not necessary if background is strong in design. 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.
• Louisiana 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 for any employer and have a good driving record.