Senior Structural Consultant

Rimkus•Boston, MA

12d

About The Position

In this position, you will use your technical knowledge to evaluate existing buildings and design solutions for the complex and unique problems of our clients. Projects will include a mix of residential, multi-family, and commercial projects, with an emphasis on repair of damage from fire, wind, flood, and impacts, as well as adaptive reuse of older buildings and enhancements to existing facilities to accommodate changes in use and implementation of equipment and machinery. Some opportunities for structural design of commercial, retail, industrial, and hospitality structures may also develop.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
Professional Engineering license in Civil Engineering required (a structural license is preferred).
8+ years of structural design experience.
AutoCAD proficiency is required; Building Information Modeling (BIM) proficiency is appreciated.
A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are a must.
Proficient knowledge of both commercial and residential building structural systems and the best material choices based on the type of design, location, and use of the building.
Ability to determine load calculations, performance criteria, and material/member selection.
Good report writing skills with the ability to develop and commit to budgets, scopes, and deadlines.
Must be outgoing and able to interact with staff, clients, and property owners.
Manage projects and teams in both new and existing construction in a variety of structural projects, assuring QA/QC in the final product.
Manage multiple deadlines, preparing technical condition reports, repair design, bid documents, addenda, change orders, and other construction documentation.
Skilled at establishing a budget and schedule, communicating with clients (internal and external), and working with a team to complete projects within the budget and schedule constraints established for the project.
Ability to initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.
Ability to work independently with good judgment and critical thinking skills.
Must be able to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Preparation of as-built drawings from existing buildings.
Performance evaluations of the structural systems in existing, sometimes damaged, buildings.
Creating required drawings and specifications using your knowledge of building codes and industry standards.
Research building code (historical and current) and any associated code upgrades that should apply.
Field assessment to include working from ladders, lifts, scaffolds, confined spaces, and rooftops.
Conduct investigations and condition assessments to determine appropriate repair of damaged and/or poorly performing structural systems.
Complete design assignments related to upgrades, maintenance, and restoration of existing buildings.
Act as team lead, responsible for completing the project's scope, schedule, and budget successfully.
Work alongside the Business Development team by providing technical insight and/or participating in client meetings as a practice area expert.
Perform other duties as assigned.