Structural Engineer I

BKV Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

BKV Group seeks a talented Structural Engineer I with 1-4 years related engineering experience to join our Washington, DC office in Georgetown. We are looking for someone with engineering experience in all aspects of design and documentation with leading edge multi-family housing, commercial or local government clients.

In this position, you will have numerous professional growth opportunities in all areas of structural engineering and will obtain work experience on a wide range of projects

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university. MS degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineering license required.
• 1-4 years related experience as a licensed professional.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and the general public.
• Proficiency in Revit and with the IBC and ASCE 7 building design codes as well as material specific design codes for steel, concrete, wood, and masonry.
• Must be knowledgeable with some structural engineering software such as RISA 3D/Floor, RAM Steel, ADAPT Floorpro/Edge/Matt, Enercalc, Woodworks, Ramsteel, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Analyze different engineering systems to determine best fit for the owner’s needs as directed by Senior Structural Engineer or Engineering Partner.
• Prepare or direct preparation of calculations and designs for engineering systems and detailed drawings.
• Report to and submits calculations and designs for review by Senior Engineer or Engineering Partner.
• Provide leadership and work direction for Engineers in Training and Designers working on assigned projects.
• Oversee the necessary structural design work required on assigned projects.
• Maintain appropriate records and files on assigned projects.
• Responsible for the design process coordination of the engineering discipline with the other discipline leaders on assigned projects.
• Responsible for the technical accuracy and completeness of the engineering documentation for BKV Group on assigned projects.

Skills

Professional Engineer (PE)

Leadership

Report writing

Time management

Presentation skills

Revit

RISA 3D/Floor

RAM Steel

ADAPT Floorpro/Edge/Matt

Enercalc

Woodworks

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Structural Engineering preferred

Tools

Revit

IBC/ASCE7 codes

RAM Steel

RISA 3D

ADAPT Floorpro/Edge/Matt

Enercalc

Woodworks

Microsoft Office

Job description

BKV Group seeks a talented Structural Engineer I with 1-4 years related engineering experience to join our Washington, DC office in Georgetown. We are looking for someone with engineering experience in all aspects of design and documentation with leading edge multi-family housing, commercial or local government clients. In this position, you will have numerous professional growth opportunities in all areas of structural engineering and will obtain work experience on a wide range of projects across the United States. Projects may vary in scope from $10 – $250 million with challenging Urban and Green sites. BKV designs frequently include high-rise concrete and steel, historic renovation/restoration, seismic design, mid-rise cold-formed steel, post tension slabs, deep foundations, pre-cast elements, and conventional wood framing.

• Analyze different engineering systems to determine best fit for the owner’s needs as directed by Senior Structural Engineer or Engineering Partner.
• Prepare or direct preparation of calculations and designs for engineering systems and detailed drawings.
• Report to and submits calculations and designs for review by Senior Engineer or Engineering Partner.
• Provide leadership and work direction for Engineers in Training and Designers working on assigned projects.
• Oversee the necessary structural design work required on assigned projects.
• Maintain appropriate records and files on assigned projects.
• Responsible for the design process coordination of the engineering discipline with the other discipline leaders on assigned projects.
• Responsible for the technical accuracy and completeness of the engineering documentation for BKV Group on assigned projects.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university. MS degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineering license required.
• 1-4 years related experience as a licensed professional.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and the general public.
• Proficiency in Revit and with the IBC and ASCE 7 building design codes as well as material specific design codes for steel, concrete, wood, and masonry.
• Must be knowledgeable with some structural engineering software such as RISA 3D/Floor, RAM Steel, ADAPT Floorpro/Edge/Matt, Enercalc, Woodworks, Ramsteel, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Compensation range: $95,000 – $115,000 annually, or commensurate with experience.

BKV Group has a 45+year history of design excellence, winning more than 245+ regional and national awards to date. We are passionate about how innovation and creative design can shape communities for the better – enhancing the economic, aesthetic, social, and environmental context. As a holistic national design firm, we bring a full complement of architecture, interior design, urban design, engineering, landscape architecture, and construction administration services together to collaborate from project kick-off to closeout. The diverse perspectives formed from this collaboration help us make better design decisions and are the keys to our success. We value being open, honest, genuine, and thoughtful with each other, our clients, community stakeholders, and consultants.

With excellent benefits, competitive salaries, a flexible work schedule, and continuous opportunities for growth, we give you the tools to achieve your goals. We believe in a collegial, engaging, opportunistic, and fun working environment and are always interested in connecting with talented individuals who share our passion for enriching lives and strengthening communities.

BKV Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)