Structural Engineer, Design

About the role

SK&A is seeking a personable, team-focused, highly motivated, and results-oriented individual to join our highly regarded Structural Design team. The ideal candidate should have a base of experience with a variety of structural systems and market sectors including design of conventionally reinforced and post-tensioned concrete, steel structural systems and stick-built wood or light gage-bearing wall construction experience for multi-family, mixed-use, commercial, institutional, hospitality and industrial facilities. Existing building adaptive reuse and renovation project experience is a plus.

Requirements

• Primary Responsibilities:
  • Collaboration with internal staff, design team members, contractors, and owners, providing effective problem solving and solutions as needed to deliver the client’s program, budget and schedule.
  • Effective personal time management and organizational skills as well as a good sense of task prioritization to achieve short- and long-term goals.
  • Preparation of analysis and design calculations, and structural drawings and specifications on assigned projects.
  • Collaborate with the structural team on commercial, institutional, multi-family residential and mixed-use buildings, utilizing a variety of structural systems including concrete, structural steel, wood, and cold-formed metal.
  • Conduct CA phase services including shop drawing reviews, response to requests for information, periodic construction site observation, and occasional specialized structural inspections.
  • Perform surveys, evaluations, and feasibility studies.
• Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil or Architectural Engineering, with structural concentration.
  • Master’s degree with emphasis in Structural Engineering preferred.
  • 2-8 years’ experience in structural engineering consulting and design with mid to large commercial and multi-family housing projects.
  • Ability to obtain PE/SE licensure within 2 years. Active PE License in candidate’s residing state preferred. SE Licensure a plus.
  • Forward looking, proactive planner with proven ability to effectively manage their time and multiple project assignments.
  • A commitment to training and mentoring of others.
  • Willingness to adapt to the firm operational and technical standards and policies.
  • Proven ability to build relationships with clients, co-workers, and contractors.
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Experience with project construction document quality control.
  • Good understanding of the architectural design process.
  • Experience with industry software such ETABS, RAM Concept, RAM Structural Systems, and Revit preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

• Other Compensation and Benefits: This position is eligible for overtime pay equal to your hourly rate aka straight time and discretionary semi-annual bonuses. SK&A offers comprehensive health care benefits for employees and their family members, nine paid holidays, three weeks of Paid Time Off, accrued over the course of the year, 401(k) / Profit Share, life insurance, group disability insurance, six weeks of paid Parental Leave, travel discounts, health savings accounts for employees enrolled in our medical insurance, tuition assistance, pre-tax commuter benefits, and other life and work wellness benefits.

Application

Please apply via our website at www.skaengineers.com/careers to the Structural Engineer, Design opening located in Potomac, MD or Washington, DC. SK&A is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.