Assoc Consultant - Architectural Engineering

Overview

Possesses design experience involving conventional wood framing, masonry and concrete to support new and remedial construction efforts nationwide. Evaluates and reviews design and field engineering changes during construction; ensures work quality and adherence to specifications; and performs related duties as assigned. Works under the guidance of a senior engineer to gather field/design information and perform inspections.

Essential Job Functions

• Work with licensed professionals in the design, assessment, and/or construction of commercial, residential, and industrial buildings
• Provides technical expertise within the field of engineering for projects involving assessments, upgrades, maintenance, and restoration of the built environment, as well as components of design related to new construction.
• Focus emphasis on repair of damage from fire, wind and impacts to a mix of residential, multi-family and commercial projects.
• Coordinate adaptive reuse projects of older buildings and enhancements to existing facilities to accommodate changes in use and implementation of equipment and machinery.
• Perform assignments within the field of civil/structural engineering based upon a scope of work and budget prepared by the direct supervisor and agreed upon by the client in advance of performing the work.
• Manage multiple projects. Coordinates with consultants from other practice areas to produce client reports in a timely manner.
• Perform calculations consistent with technical practice area.
• Research building codes and standards (historical and current).
• Review/research product submittals, samples, mock-ups, testing reports, data sheets, and warranties.
• Perform field assessments including working from ladders, lifts, scaffolds, confined spaces, rooftops, and mechanical, electrical, and fire protection equipment rooms.

Required Education and Certifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering required. Advanced degree appreciated.
• E.I.T. preferred, but not required.
• 0-4+ years of structural design experience.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Hands on experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and/or other Building Information Modeling software.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation is a must.
• Must possess excellent verbal communication skills and technical writing abilities.
• Must be outgoing and able to interact with staff, clients and building owners.
• Must be able to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must always respect clients and co-workers.
• Must have high level of analytical skills. Work requires continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to, Microsoft Office applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to write scopes-of-work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients. Capable of effectively presenting information.

Physical Demands, Overtime, and Travel Requirements

Physical Demands - Work is performed both in an office setting and at outside locations (i.e. Client's office, industrial, construction, and/or residential sites). Employee is frequently required to stand, walk on slope roofs, sit, climb ladders, work from stationary and moveable scaffolding (aka swing stages), bend, climb inside attics and crawl under homes and tunnels, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and drive a motor vehicle to job sites. Employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employee must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections, speaking and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.

Overtime - This position is classified as salaried with an exempt FLSA status. Regular working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one hour for lunch. There will be periods where overtime will be required, which the employee will need to comply with in order to meet the demands of the position.

Travel Requirements - This position requires up to 25% local/regional travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT OR A GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT