Structural Engineer

Overview

National multidisciplinary design firm is seeking a talented and collaborative Structural Engineer Developer to join their Los Angeles or Washington D.C. Office. In this role, the successful candidate will possess analysis/design experience and excellent computer programming skills.

This collaborative studio is committed to meeting their clients' sustainability goals as well as challenging our industry. They aim to develop the expertise and research to push beyond net zero energy to net positive energy and to embodied carbon reductions in our structures through their participation in the SE2050 challenge. As the need and desire for sustainable environments grow, so does the focus on high-performance buildings with sound data that the studio can share back with their clients and design teams.

In this company, engineers are encouraged to work across multiple market sectors to strengthen their technical abilities in designing different building types. Projects include laboratories, healthcare facilities, academic buildings, concert halls, corporate headquarters, museums, and several types of local, state, and federal government facilities.

The firm has 11 offices all around the world focusing on healthcare, arts and culture, community, corporate, education, and government projects. Recently, the firm won the prestigious American Architecture Award for Museums and Cultural Building, along with IIDA Healthcare Design Award.

In this role, you will:

Analyze and design various structural systems

Process big data and clearly communicate results

Use coding skills and digital tools to develop automated workflows for structural analysis, design and optimization

Develop custom applications for use in analysis/design Responsibilities

Minimum BS Degree in Civil / Structural engineering, MS preferred

1-5 years of professional experience as a practicing engineer in the building profession

Knowledge of structural dynamics

Knowledge of building codes, design & construction standards such as ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC Steel Construction Manual

Experience with a variety of structural analysis software packages such as ETABS, SAP2000, SAFE

Knowledge of seismic analysis and design concepts a plus

Proficiency with Rhino & Grasshopper, Revit, and their respective API's and SDKs is a plus

Ability to perform queries in a database is a plus

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on quality

Strong planning and organizational skills

High level of motivation, proactive and willing to take on new challenges

Strong collaborator with the ability to work in a team environment to find the best solutions for each individual project

Ability to collaborate with others in the office and across the company to address structural engineering needs. Virtual teaming, training, and project collaboration with other structural engineers in our other offices is required.