HOK · 2 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Structural
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expHOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers dedicated to improving people's lives and healing the planet. The Project Engineer will be responsible for the successful delivery of small to medium-sized building projects, developing concepts, producing designs, and ensuring project quality and timely delivery.
ArchitectureCivil Engineering
Responsibilities
Looks for ways to improve engineering design and design processes in a particular discipline
Looks for new trends in Engineering design in a particular discipline and how to apply them to our projects
10% time devoted to project management tasks and technical improvement initiatives
Project management tasks shall include project manpower estimates, project communications, budget monitoring and inputs, organizing deliverables, setting project standards for delivery
Development of typical details, specifications, and drawing standards, including development of Revit standards in coordination with the BIM team
Keeping abreast of industry and technology changes and trends, and recommend changes in approach and services as appropriate
Improvement of analytic processes and documentation, common solutions, and critical solutions
Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service
90% time devoted to the engineering of projects
Responsibility for the project engineering of small to medium sized projects (less than $80m in construction cost) from concept and schematic design through construction documents to construction and commissioning
Responsibility for the project engineering of segments of large (over $100m) projects, supporting a Senior Project Engineer
Provide design inputs and reviews of other engineer’s projects
Attend meetings with clients and promote positive client contact with current or prospective clients
Participate as a team member, contributing ideas and possible solutions, and leading on issues where appropriate
Perform site visit surveys to determine engineering strategies for renovation, and to document and evaluate existing systems
Visit project sites during construction for reviews of quality, progress, and compliance with specifications and standards
Project reviews at all stages of design
Responsibility for the quality and timely delivery of the projects to budget
Seeks input from more senior staff on technical matters to improve the overall project
As needed, provide support to business development, including write-up of key aspects of projects and presentation of work at industry events, and prepare fee estimates and assumptions for a particular discipline on potential projects
Work with architects on concepts for project competitions
Efficiency and profitability of the Engineering Discipline in that office or region and its contributions to firm-wide success
Quality of design solutions, as measured by level of integration, unique solutions, achieving high sustainability goals, and recognition by peers as excellence
The quality of work produced, as measured by completeness of design, absence of change orders and client satisfaction
Cohesiveness of the discipline team, as evidenced by ease and amount of work share, consistency of quality and delivery tools and standards, including drawings and specifications, and team communication
Client repeat business
Contributions to bringing in new work
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in engineering degree
Licensed PE if MEP Engineer
Licensed SE if Structural Engineer in states with SE license, PE or CE / PE in other states
5 years project engineering experience, from design development to opening, with one completed high profile project included in the mix
Experience in delivering projects over $20m and up to $80m in construction value
Experience in working in integrated teams
Experience with complex analysis tools for Structural design
Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD
Able to work creatively to reach solutions to complex problems
Preferred
Master's degree
LEED accreditation or Green Associate
Experience in design and delivery of LEED Silver or higher projects
Experience with architecturally significant buildings
Experience with potential project types in commercial, corporate, institutional and civic, justice, aviation, and healthcare sectors
Experience with complex analysis tools and energy modeling for mechanical design
Experience with heat gain calculations for spaces for energy modeling and detailed engineering of mechanical systems for a variety of uses
Experience with specification editing and construction phases
Experience with engineering of chilled beam systems, radiant systems, micro-climates, and under floor air
Experience with complex analysis tools for electrical design
Experience with architecturally significant buildings, controls and commissioning, central plants, multi-emergency generator systems, and mission critical buildings
Benefits
Discretionary bonus
Medical, dental and vision coverage
401(K) savings plans
Disability, life and accident insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Parental leave
Flexible work schedule with the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays
10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
Minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option
Free mental wellness resources
Life and AD&D coverage
Short and long-term disability benefits
4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage
Matching contributions to our 401(K) plan
Financial support and study prep for licensure exams
CEU credit opportunities
Mentorship programs
Paid professional memberships
Company
HOK
HOK is an international architecture and engineering firm.
1001-5000 employees
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