Senior Structural Engineer

Georgetown University

9d•$66,783 - $126,720•Hybrid

About The Position

The Structural Engineer in Planning and Facilities Management / Office of Engineering and Utilities provides engineering analysis, recommendations, and subject matter expertise for multidisciplinary building projects ranging from small to large, as well as structural and building envelope projects. The role supports reliable and cost-effective maintenance and upkeep of facilities and building and civil systems, and manages structural and building envelope deferred-maintenance programs from concept through construction documents or implementation. The engineer develops solutions and programs for corrective action, historic preservation, and code compliance, and performs special project work requiring technical expertise to address unusually difficult problems. The position works with the Office of Engineering and Utilities, Capital Projects, Facilities Operations, Facilities Maintenance, and building end-users. Under the direction of Engineering and Utilities leadership, the engineer completes studies, supports projects, implements processes and procedures, and investigates issues with the engineering team. The role consults with Facilities Maintenance to resolve issues and improve operations, reviews Capital Projects plans for structural and building envelope considerations and design-standard compliance, and works with end-users to communicate potential changes and resolve relevant issues. The position is designated Hybrid. The stated projected compensation range is $66,783.00–$126,720.23. Georgetown University offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in structural engineering, civil engineering, or a related applicable discipline, or an equivalent combination.
Knowledge of structural and building envelope systems across a variety of building types and ages.
At least 5 years of progressive engineering experience in operations, design, maintenance, or construction.
Passion for high-performing buildings, sustainability, and historic preservation.
Ability to direct and guide a group or team through task completion to attain goals.
Excellent customer service skills and ability to work effectively with various personality types.
Strong listening and tactful communication skills to resolve issues and maintain professional relationships in difficult situations involving budget and scope priorities.
Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, ability to produce results independently, and high attention to detail and accuracy.
Knowledge of engineering economic evaluation methods for cost-benefit analysis, prioritizing program measures, and managing total project budgets.
Familiarity with design and construction guidelines and the creation of standards for relevant disciplines.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
CEM (Certified Energy Manager), a BESI designation such as Building Envelope Consultant (BEC), Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), LEED accreditation, Project Management Professional (PMP), or similar credential.
Experience with historic buildings, campus-level evaluations, program management, project engineering, or project management.

Responsibilities

Lead and support project development and review design and construction projects for compliance with Georgetown University standards and best practices concerning building envelope, structural systems, and historic preservation.
Identify and correct deficiencies to optimize building envelope performance and maintain building structural and architectural elements.
Train and inform maintenance staff about best practices in structural and building envelope design and maintenance.
Develop, enhance, and track preventive maintenance supporting envelope performance, structural integrity, and historic preservation.
Assess building inventory and associated systems to develop capital plans for correcting deficiencies, and oversee implementation of discipline-specific projects and programs.
Create and maintain design standards and specifications for relevant building envelope, structural, and architectural divisions.
Complete studies, support projects, implement processes and procedures, and investigate issues as directed by Engineering and Utilities leadership.
Consult with Facilities Maintenance to resolve issues and improve operations, providing lateral direction to improve system performance in roofing, carpentry, and related activities.
Review Capital Projects plans to ensure structural and building envelope considerations are addressed and design standards are included in designs and specifications.
Work with end-users to communicate potential changes and resolve issues related to structural, building envelope, historic preservation, and civil disciplines.
Perform special project activities requiring technical expertise to develop solutions to unusually difficult problems.