Structural Engineer – Building Design
$110,000–$150,000 year
HybridWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Tysons, Virginia, United States
Washington, District of Columbia, United States or Tysons, Virginia, United StatesHybridFull Time$110,000–$150,000 yearLarge
Full TimeLarge
Job Summary
Develop and implement structural planning, analysis, and design documents for new transportation-related buildings and existing renovations, focusing on rail, transit stations, and parking facilities. Provide technical oversight and mentor junior team members on design plans, calculations, and specifications while monitoring project budgets and schedules. Assist with proposals and presentations for rail and transit pursuits across VHB's footprint. Requires a licensed PE and proficiency in structural analysis and BIM software.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
- Minimum 5-8 years of structural engineering experience
- Licensed PE (Professional Engineer) or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Experience with new structural building construction and structural building renovations on shallow and deep foundation
- Proficient in the design of steel and concrete structures with a solid understanding of the International Code and local codes
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree (may substitute for 1 year of experience)
- Experience working on station projects owned and operated by transit agencies such as WMATA, VRE, Amtrak, and/or other rail transit adjacencies
- Familiarity with Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build project delivery
- Familiarity with wood and heavy timber structures
- Extensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in structural building engineering
- Must possess strong technical skills with knowledge of various building structural systems and codes
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrates excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing
- Team oriented with strong capability to work independently
- Robust technical and critical thinking skills
- Strong project management skills
- Proactive and self-motivated, with excellent attention to detail and quality
- Ability to lead and collaborate with a team of staff working remotely
- Enthusiasm to learn, seek out opportunities, and take responsibility
- Motivated to mentor junior staff
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in the use of structural engineering 3D Finite Analysis and BIM software such as RISA 3D, STAAD pro, SAP2000, RAM Concept, RAM Structural System, MathCAD, Revit, AutoCAD, and Microstation
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