Senior Structural Consultant

About the role

Joining Rimkus means being part of a team that's shaping the future of the built environment—one smart, resilient solution at a time.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor's degree in engineering is required
• Professional Engineering license in Civil Engineering required (a structural license is preferred)
• 8+ years of structural design experience
• AutoCAD proficiency is required; Building Information Modeling (BIM) proficiency is appreciated
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are a must

Essential Job Functions

• Preparation of as-built drawings from existing buildings
• Performance evaluations of the structural systems in existing, sometimes damaged, buildings
• Create required drawings and specifications using your knowledge of building codes and industry standards
• Research building code (historical and current) and any associated code upgrades that should apply
• Field assessment to include working from ladders, lifts, scaffolds, confined spaces, and rooftops
• Conduct investigations and condition assessments to determine appropriate repair of damaged and/or poorly performing structural systems
• Complete design assignments related to upgrades, maintenance, and restoration of existing buildings
• Work as a team lead, responsible for completing the project's scope, schedule, and budget successfully
• Work alongside the Business Development team by providing technical insight and/or participating in client meetings as a practice area expert
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Education And Certifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree in engineering is required
• Professional Engineering license in Civil Engineering required (a structural license is preferred)

Required Skills And Abilities

• Proficient knowledge of both commercial and residential building structural systems and the best material choices based on the type of design, location, and use of the building
• Determine load calculations, performance criteria, and material/member selection
• Good report writing skills with the ability to develop and commit to budgets, scopes, and deadlines
• Outgoing and able to interact with staff, clients, and property owners
• Manage projects and teams in both new and existing construction in a variety of structural projects, assuring QA/QC in the final product
• Manage multiple deadlines, preparing technical condition reports, repair design, bid documents, addenda, change orders, and other construction documentation
• Initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships
• Able to work independently with good judgment and critical thinking skills
• Able to perform under pressure and meet deadlines

Physical Demands, Overtime, And Travel Requirements

• Physical Demands: Work is performed both in an office setting and at outside locations (i.e. Client's office, industrial, construction, and/or residential sites).
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk on sloped roofs, sit, climb ladders, work from stationary and moveable scaffolding (aka swing stages), bend, climb inside attics and crawl under homes and tunnels, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and drive a motor vehicle to job sites.
• The employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections, speaking and interacting with clients, and preparing written reports of findings.
• Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.
• Overtime: This position is classified as salaried with an exempt FLSA status. Regular working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one hour for lunch. There will be periods where overtime will be required, which the employee will need to comply with in order to meet the demands of the position.
• Travel Requirements: This position requires up to 25% local/regional travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

Additional Information

• Now is the time to join this growing and stable company!
• We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), and opportunities for advancement!
• (www.rimkus.com)
• Rimkus is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.