Staff Structural Engineer

Terracon•Williamsburg, VA

About The Position

Terracon is seeking a Structural Engineer to help grow its Engineering Team, specializing in the design, investigation, and rehabilitation of building structures and building enclosures. The position supports existing offices in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia and offers responsibilities that include client development and successful project delivery. The work focuses primarily on design and consulting and involves collaboration with Architects, Owners, and Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical engineers. The role provides engineering and consulting services for new and existing buildings, building investigations and assessments, rehabilitation of existing and historic buildings, specialty structures, and structural shop drawings. It also includes preparing proposals, construction documents, and technical reports; leading and coordinating multidisciplinary professionals; mentoring junior staff; and contributing to business development.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in structural engineering design, review, and assessment.
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure transferable by comity to Virginia.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize observations, conclusions, and work requirements in text and drawings.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Experience working safely in challenging environments, including crawlspaces, suspended scaffolding, vertical heights, and mid- to high-rise building facades and roofs.
Prior experience with industry analytical and drafting tools.
Revit proficiency.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering and consulting services for structural design of new and existing buildings.
Investigate buildings for structural and materials failures, condition assessments, and analytical studies.
Analyze and design rehabilitation work for existing and historic buildings.
Design specialty structures and prepare structural shop drawings.
Work with a variety of clients, including architects, engineers, owners, government entities, educational institutions, contractors, and subcontractors.
Perform or oversee design and preparation of construction documents for office projects.
Develop professional services proposals, including scope of services, fees, and project schedules.
Prepare professional reports with logical presentation of technical ideas and recommendations.
Lead multidisciplinary building engineering professionals, including junior- to senior-level staff.
Coordinate personnel, equipment, and technical experts across the company to complete projects within schedule and budget constraints.
Supervise and mentor junior or less-experienced Facilities Professionals, including cross-training on structural services.
Participate actively in one or more technical or professional associations.
Participate in group and office business development, including developing existing client relationships and securing new clients.