Michael Baker International

Senior Structural Engineer

Michael Baker International

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Alexandria • Virginia • United States

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Salary

💰 $97,000 - $153,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Prepares complex studies, construction documents (drawings and specifications), basic reports and other supporting documentation to support structural building design and reviews those completed by others.
  • Act as DOR, as required.
  • Provide clear redlines for EIT’s and BIM designers.
  • Ability to check design calculations performed by others.
  • Ability to conduct Internal Technical Reviews (ITRs) of others work.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects.
  • Ability to mentor less experienced staff and provide guidance throughout project design.
  • Ability to follow MBI project standards and team protocols.
  • Ability to review and comment on construction submittals, respond to Contractor Requests for Information (RFI) and review corrective action for field errors.
  • Communicates with Senior Engineers, other disciplines and Project Managers, schedules and attends internal meetings, as necessary, and documents important action items for the next meeting.
  • Ability to define scope of work and man-hour estimates.
  • Ability to interact with existing and new Clients to sell MBI engineering services, specifically structural.
  • Responsible for maintaining technical knowledge and professional licensure through completion of various training activities: attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, attending in-house systems/management training.
  • Occasionally visits project sites, reporting and documenting findings to Project Manager and/or Owner.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience. Master’s degree may substitute 1-2 years of experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Structural, Architectural or Civil Engineering.
  • Proficiency with RAM SS, RISA 3D, ETABS, Revit, Enercalc, Microsoft Excel, MS Office Suite
  • Familiar with structural design codes such as IBC, ASCE 7, ASCE 41, AISC, TMS, and ACI.
  • Experience with seismic design for new construction and seismic evaluation of existing buildings is preferred.
  • Experience with hurricane wind speeds and associated design is preferred.
  • Strong verbal, written, technical writing and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Maintain professional licensure in state which employee resides and ability to gain reciprocity in other states.
Benefits
  • Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) in the state of Virginia
  • Available for periodic travel.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
structural designdesign calculationsseismic designhurricane wind designtechnical reviewsproject scope definitionman-hour estimationtechnical writingconstruction documentationmentoring
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsleadershipmentoringorganizational skillsproject managementclient interactionteam collaborationproblem-solvingdocumentation
Certifications
professional licensureMaster's degree in Structural EngineeringBachelor's degree in Structural Engineeringreciprocity in other states