Senior Structural Engineer

Skyelia • Boston, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Buro Happold is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for a full-time role in Boston, Massachusetts. The engineer will analyze and design structural systems for steel and concrete buildings using applicable building codes and collaborate closely with other disciplines in a multidisciplinary environment. The position offers work across a varied range of projects and opportunities to contribute to an inclusive, innovative practice.

The role includes preparing and verifying detailed engineering designs, drawings, documents, and specifications; designing gravity and lateral systems; leading project development and deliverables; reviewing work for quality and schedule requirements; and helping develop less experienced team members. The engineer will create 3D structural analysis models using commercial software and, under project leadership, participate in client and design-team meetings. The role also involves managing project administrative systems, including planning and monitoring resources and expenditures.

The position requires a relevant master's degree, a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, and at least five years of structural building engineering design experience. A Structural Engineer (S.E.) license is a plus. Candidates should have thorough knowledge of U.S. building codes and professional standards, including seismic design, and experience with steel, concrete, and mass timber structures. BIM experience such as Revit is also sought. The company encourages applications from candidates who do not meet every listed qualification.

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 through work on a wide range of projects.
• Experience designing building structures using a range of materials, including steel, concrete, and mass timber.
• Confident, proactive approach and ability to accept significant responsibility in a team-based organization while also working 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

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

Benefits

• Generous benefits package.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Four weeks of paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Hybrid working with a minimum of three days per week in the office, plus summer hours.
• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses, associated 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 forums and resource groups, including the Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, Buro Happold Women's Network, and Black at Buro Happold Employee Resource Groups.

What This Job Offers

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