Senior Structural Engineer

YK Solutions • Boston, MA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Structural Engineer will analyze and design structural systems for steel and concrete buildings using applicable building codes, collaborating closely with other disciplines in a multidisciplinary environment. The role includes preparing and verifying detailed engineering designs, drawings, documents, and specifications.

The successful candidate will undertake design of gravity and lateral systems, lead project development and deliverables, and review work for quality and schedule compliance. They will guide less experienced team members, create 3D structural analysis models using commercial software, and set up, manage, and review project administrative systems, including resource and expenditure monitoring. Under project leadership, the engineer will also participate in meetings with clients and other design team members.

The confidential client is an inclusive, diverse, multidisciplinary engineering practice working on projects ranging from iconic developments to everyday work. The position is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with a hybrid schedule requiring at least three days per week in the office.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in innovative structural building engineering design.
• Relevant master's degree.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of U.S. building codes and professional standards, with expertise in seismic design.
• Broad structural design knowledge gained from working on a wide range of projects.
• Experience designing a range of materials, including steel, concrete, and mass timber building structures.
• Confident and proactive approach, ability to accept significant responsibility in a team-based organization, and ability to work independently.
• Good working experience with BIM tools such as Revit.
• Passion for sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of projects.

Nice To Haves

• Structural Engineer (S.E.) license.
• Experience in performance-based seismic design and seismic devices, such as base isolation and hysteretic or viscous dampers.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, computational design methods using Rhino and Grasshopper.

Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed engineering design for gravity and lateral systems of building structures.
• Lead project development and coordinate project deliverables with the team.
• Review project work and deliverables to meet quality expectations and project schedules.
• Guide and develop less experienced team members to support project success and team goals.
• Create 3D structural analysis models using commercial software, including RAM, SAP, ETABS, and SAFE.
• Set up, manage, and review project administrative systems, including planning and monitoring job resourcing and expenditure.
• Under project leadership, attend and participate in meetings with clients and other design team members.
• Prepare and verify detailed engineering designs, drawings, documents, and specifications.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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