Project Engineer

MWA • Truckee, CA

4d • $37 - $56 • Hybrid

About The Position

MWA, Inc. in Truckee, CA is seeking a well-rounded and self-motivated Project Engineer for custom residential, multi-family, and commercial projects. This position offers growth potential based on individual motivation and ability to collaborate with the team. MWA, Inc. is an award-winning, full-service architecture, interior design, engineering, and planning studio established in 1988, specializing in high-end custom residential and commercial projects, particularly in mountain and snow-country design. The firm fosters creativity, innovation, and collaboration in a vibrant studio environment, emphasizing community, environmental stewardship, and economic responsibility through sustainable design. MWA's culture is built on respect, empowerment, mentorship, autonomy, collaboration, personal and professional growth, social responsibility, and joy, believing that diverse perspectives and open communication lead to the best ideas.

Requirements

• MS or BS degree in engineering with structural emphasis from an accredited engineering program.
• Obtained EIT certification.
• Pursuing or has obtained professional licensure (PE).
• 6+ years of relevant experience with a required minimum of 3+ years of work experience in the Truckee-Tahoe area.
• Working knowledge of softwares such as Revit, Autocad, Excel, Enercalc, and Risa3D.
• Familiarity with current building codes including IBC, CBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 341 & 360, NDS & SPDWS, and TMS 402/602.
• Standing, kneeling, bending and sitting for long periods of time.
• Carrying, use of hands, arms, legs, eyes, ears and voice.
• Must be able to negotiate rugged terrain on foot and able to drive a vehicle.
• Must be presentable.
• Good design and problem-solving skills.
• Reading, writing, spelling and ability to communicate clearly in English.
• Ability to respond effectively to inquiries and complaints.

Responsibilities

• Assume structural lead role including oversight of structural designer(s).
• Prepare structural design including framing layouts, member sizing, lateral design, and detailing for structural projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations to support structural design using a combination of hand calculations, spreadsheets, and analysis software.
• Able to work in and incorporate structural information into project models in Revit.
• May delegate portions of structural design to structural designer(s) and oversee their performance.
• Perform structural observations of projects during construction and prepare letter documenting findings.
• Responds to questions during construction, both formally and informally.
• Provide guidance to the architectural team in early phases of the project as architects explore potential structural systems.
• Notifies appropriate parties including project architect and principals when a problem with the design is encountered.
• Suggests potential construction cost saving opportunities to the architect.
• Maintain MWA, Inc. operations, quality and CAD standards relative to the structural design of the project.
• Monitors structural design progress with understanding of internal milestones and submittal deadlines.
• Plans project work and proactively approaches other team members to secure design information needed to perform the work in a timely manner.
• Communicates with the principals, architectural lead, and other structural team members on a regular basis throughout the design of the project.
• Participate in project meetings and discussions, providing technical input and collaborating with other disciplines.
• Review and quality-control drawings prior to handoff for final review by principals.
• Occasionally research new products and assemblies, review building code requirements, etc.
• Occasionally assist with other duties assigned by management.
• Assists in estimating project fees/hours for inclusion in larger proposals.
• May prepare proposals for smaller projects under supervision of the Principal Engineer.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Medical, Dental and Vision- MWA, Inc. pays 100% of all qualifying employee medical premiums
• Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching (up to 4%)
• PTO, Sick Time, and 7 Paid Holidays
• Remote Work Reimbursement
• Team lunches every month
• Paid Breaks (+/- 80hrs per year)
• Education Assistance
• Flexible schedule
• Bonus opportunities
• Full time position
• Remote work & Hybrid Remote work available but must be able to work in the Truckee office at least once a week.
• CA & NV residents only!
• Dog friendly office environment: Well behaved dogs welcome!
• Flexible work from home options available.

What This Job Offers

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