Structural Project Engineer - (SEA)

HOK Human Resources•Seattle, WA

44d•$110,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

HOK is seeking a Structural Project Engineer to deliver small- to medium-sized building projects or lead an assigned area of a larger project. The role contributes to projects from concept and schematic design through construction documents, construction, and commissioning. Project engineering work accounts for approximately 90% of the role, with the remaining 10% devoted to project management and technical improvement initiatives. The engineer develops structural design solutions, supports project delivery and quality, coordinates with clients and integrated project teams, and contributes to improving engineering processes, standards, and documentation. The role may also support business development and work with architects on project competition concepts. Travel and overtime may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.
Five years of project engineering experience, from design development through opening, including at least one completed high-profile project.
Experience delivering projects with construction values over $20 million and up to $80 million.
Experience working in integrated teams.
Experience designing and delivering LEED Silver or higher projects.
For structural engineers, a Structural Engineer (SE) license in states that require it; a PE or CE / PE in other states.
Experience with complex analysis tools for structural design.
Ability to work creatively to solve complex problems.
Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
LEED accreditation or LEED Green Associate credential.
Experience with architecturally significant buildings.
Experience with potential project types in commercial, corporate, institutional and civic, justice, aviation, or healthcare sectors.

Responsibilities

Improve engineering design and design processes and identify emerging engineering design trends and how they can be applied to projects.
Devote approximately 10% of work time to project management and technical improvement initiatives, including manpower estimates, project communications, budget monitoring and inputs, deliverable organization, and project delivery standards.
Develop typical details, specifications, drawing standards, and Revit standards in coordination with the BIM team.
Keep abreast of industry and technology changes and recommend appropriate changes in approach and services.
Improve analytical processes and documentation, common solutions, and critical solutions.
Foster a commitment to internal and external client service.
Devote approximately 90% of work time to project engineering.
Engineer small- to medium-sized projects (under $80 million in construction cost) from concept and schematic design through construction documents, construction, and commissioning.
Engineer segments of large projects (over $100 million), supporting a Senior Project Engineer.
Provide design input and review other engineers’ projects.
Attend client meetings and promote positive contact with current and prospective clients.
Participate in team work by contributing ideas and solutions and leading issues where appropriate.
Conduct site surveys to establish renovation engineering strategies and document and evaluate existing systems.
Visit construction sites to review quality, progress, and compliance with specifications and standards.
Review projects at all design stages and deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality.
Seek input from senior staff on technical matters to improve project outcomes.
Support business development as needed, including preparing project write-ups, presenting work at industry events, and preparing discipline-specific fee estimates and assumptions for prospective projects.
Work with architects on concepts for project competitions.
Design structural systems for small, complex buildings.