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Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. · 2 weeks ago

Structural Engineer | 15+ Years

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$116K/yr - $193K/yr

15+ years exp

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with 15+ years of experience to join their Austin office. The role involves leading forensic structural engineering projects, collaborating with clients and contractors, and mentoring team members to foster a culture of knowledge sharing.

ArchitectureArchiving ServiceCivil Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Liz LaCrosse

Responsibilities

Project management, including client development, project scoping, assembling and managing appropriate project teams, maintaining project schedules and budgets, and managing client expectations and deliverables

Technical project leadership, combining a first-principles approach and creative problem solving with a deep understanding of governing codes, design guidelines, and industry practices; collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams across WJE as the structural engineering subject-matter expert (SME); leveraging your expertise for a variety of structural engineering projects, including the investigation, design, analysis, and/or repair of new and existing structural materials and systems, loading conditions, and construction types); preparing technically excellent client deliverables; providing high-quality reviews and oversight of work by others; and performing and training others in hands-on fieldwork

Mentorship, including exemplifying WJE’s culture of shared destiny and knowledge sharing to better the team around you: locally and company-wide, formally and informally, on-and-off projects, for technical topics and overall career development

Contributions to local and company-wide objectives, including participating in the attraction, development, and engagement of up-and-coming consultants; collaborating with other practice leaders for in-house knowledge-sharing and training initiatives; and engaging in meaningful involvement in professional organizations, conferences, and technical committees

Qualification

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)Master's degree in engineeringSteelConcreteTechnical project managementCommunication skillsMentorship

Required

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas, or ability to obtain by comity; SE licensure a plus

Master's degree in civil/structural engineering or related field

Minimum 15 years of relevant structural engineering industry experience, including technical and project management, with demonstrated expertise in steel and concrete (e.g., post-tensioned, prestressed, and conventional) construction; new design experience in concrete, steel, masonry, and wood a plus. The minimum years of experience may be flexible for candidates who can clearly demonstrate that they are already performing at or above the level of responsibility expected for this position

Excellent technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to travel and attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sites

Ability to perform inspections of buildings and other structures, both visually and with instruments

Ability to safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations, including outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes

Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment

Ability to lift and carry materials, tools, and other heavy equipment up to 50 lbs

Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment

Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle

Benefits

Robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, including HSA as well as low and high-deductible PPO options

Generous 401(k) matching of 110% for the first 6% of eligible pay, vesting immediately

Time off to care for yourself and others

Investments in employees’ educational assistance and professional development

Company

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

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Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE), is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists committed to helping solve, repair, and avoid problems in the built world.

Founded in 1956

Northbrook, Illinois, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.wje.com/

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