Associate Structural Engineer

YK Solutions • Boston, MA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Structural Engineer will provide technical leadership, support, and mentoring to the wider team while contributing to project delivery and commercial performance. The role involves leading structural engineering work across a range of building types and sectors, supporting client relationships, and helping strengthen the regional structural engineering practice. The position is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with hybrid working. It is permanent and offers an anticipated base annual salary of $123,000–$170,000, plus an annual discretionary bonus.

The successful candidate will set an example in client care and consultancy, represent the client at internal and external design meetings, and take responsibility for productive client relationships across the region. Work includes site observations and meetings, responding to contractor queries in the field, structural analysis and design in accordance with applicable building codes, and overseeing contract documents. The role also includes managing and mentoring engineering and drafting staff, participating in technical and quality reviews, and representing the client in relevant local industry groups and events.

The client is described as an inclusive and diverse, multidisciplinary engineering practice working on projects ranging from iconic developments to everyday work. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every listed requirement.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of significant experience leading structural engineering projects or teams across a variety of sectors.
• Experience leading structural engineering projects during the construction phase.
• Master’s degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) license.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, clients, and company-wide staff.
• Confident, proactive character with a track record of taking the lead.
• Track record of client relationship management and project delivery.
• Strong interest in work-winning.

Responsibilities

• Set a strong example in client care and general consultancy, and support the regional team in doing the same.
• Represent the client at internal and external design team meetings, provide project leadership, and maintain productive client relationships across the region.
• Conduct site observations, participate in site meetings, and respond directly to contractor queries in the field.
• Lead the analysis and design of structural systems for a wide range of building types in accordance with applicable building codes.
• Manage and mentor engineering and drafting staff.
• Oversee preparation of contract documents, including drawings and specifications.
• Participate in project technical and quality reviews.
• Help further the reputation of the client's structural engineering practice across a range of project sizes and types in the region.
• Represent the client in local industry groups and events aligned with the local Structures team's goals.
• Support project delivery and commercial performance.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Four weeks of paid time off in addition to 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Hybrid working and summer hours.
• Reimbursement for approved professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees.
• Connection to a global network of experts working on industry initiatives.
• Access to learning and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to engage with the Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, Women's Network, and/or Black Employee Resource Groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior