Structural Engineer

Madsen, Kneppers & Associates; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401K match

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

A professional engineering firm in San Diego is seeking a mid-to-senior level licensed Professional Engineer with expertise in forensic engineering. The successful candidate will have at least 10 years of experience and a thorough understanding of structural systems. Responsibilities include evaluating damage from natural and human-induced events, managing projects, and communicating with clients. A competitive salary from $100k to $170k based on experience is offered, alongside great benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years structural engineering experience.
• Knowledge of national building and construction codes.
• Field experience in forensic engineering.

Responsibilities

• Document as-built conditions and damage to structures.
• Establish repair scope recommendations.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Communicate with clients and provide reports.
• Manage multiple project assignments.

Skills

Knowledge of structural engineering concepts

Strong written and oral communication skills

Field experience

Experience in providing litigation support

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering

California Licensed Professional Engineer

Job description

Overview

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

• 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.
• California 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 and have a good driving record.

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