Structural Project Engineer

Kubala Engineers, a PBK family company, is an innovative structural engineering firm which empowers its employees to build strong relationships and deliver unprecedented customer service and design integrity to its clients nationwide. We specialize in comprehensive structural engineering planning and design services, including structural building and bridge design, renovations and retrofits, re-purpose/re-use studies, assessments, long-range master planning, maintenance planning, and forensic investigations. Our engineers have extensive experience in education (K-12 and Higher Ed), commercial, religious, healthcare, sports & entertainment, hospitality, retail, and federal/government projects.

About the role

The Project Engineer will work independently under the direct supervision of the Engineer of Record to aid the overall structural project design team in the coordination and design of various structural building projects during both the design and construction phases. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth and career advancement within our progressive structural engineering firm.

Responsibilities

• Participate in coordination meetings with other disciplines, design review meetings with supervisors, clients, and owners, and attend work sessions with owner-client agencies for additional scope items.
• Coordinate the design and documentation required to complete construction documents on schedule and within budget.
• Author and maintain structural specifications, select construction procedures, determine materials and member sizes, and complete all necessary calculations for proper design.
• Assist with shop drawing reviews, RFIs (requests for information), change proposal requests, and change orders, incorporating changes into project documents.
• Utilize written and verbal communication skills to relay and translate design and coordination items to project team members and author defensible engineering reports, memos, and email correspondence.
• Provide site observations and site walks during construction and author reports based on observations during the Construction Administration phase.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive structural engineering experience related to the structural design of buildings utilizing steel, concrete, and/or masonry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural emphasis, or a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering (Master’s degree optional).
• Highly experienced in foundation design, including both shallow and deep foundation systems using various building materials.
• Proficiency in drafting and navigating Revit Structure 2019 or newer.
• High proficiency in performing complex vertical and lateral analysis using Risa Floor, Risa 3D, ETABS, etc.
• Ability to verify computer-aided design with hand calculations and perform complex hand sketches for details and connections.
• Expertise in steel design, including diaphragms, collectors, drag struts, braced frames, and moment frames.
• Expertise in concrete design, including member scheduling, rebar and bend scheduling, and connections.
• Proficiency in masonry design and connections of masonry to structural steel and concrete frames.
• Strong understanding of the International Building Code (IBC) and applicable reference codes: ASCE, AISC, ACI, MSJC, NDS, PTI, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly experienced in Bluebeam Revu and Bluebeam Studio Sessions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $74,357.00 – $111,535.00 for California locations, varying based on individual qualifications, education, experience, skills, job-related knowledge, work location, and internal equity. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation in the form of discretionary bonuses, along with a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.