Structural Project Engineer

Salas O'Brien•Oakland, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day. Our office in Oakland, CA is looking for an experienced Structural Engineer to perform building design and evaluation in industries such as Life Sciences, Data Center, Tech, Civic, Education, Mixed-use, and Healthcare. The Structural Project Engineer serves to participate in the development of structural drawings while applying building code provisions and interpreting material design standards.

Requirements

5-10+ years of related experience in building design
An accredited BS or MS degree in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering/ BS degree in Civil Engineering with completion of relevant coursework in Structural Engineering
A PE license
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Ability to evaluate structural systems and members using both calculator methods and structural analytical software
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
Ability to problem solve and collaborate on innovative solutions
Ability to work in team environment
Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality

Nice To Haves

Strong interest in sustainability in the construction industry
Structural license in State of California preferred
Experience with Revit and other engineering software such as ETABS, RAM, RISA, or others
Experience with Steel, Concrete, and Wood-framed design
Experience with Building Information Modeling
Experience with Building Structure design
Experience with high seismic (SDC D, E or F), high wind, and/or blast-resistant design a plus

Responsibilities

Manage structural engineering tasks
Develop structural drawings, Revit models and reports
Utilize design software such as RISA, Enercalc, RAM, Bluebeam, and REVIT to produce construction drawings
Apply building code provisions and interpret material design standards
Maintain awareness of the production schedule for responsible task(s)
Review completed tasks at key intervals for accuracy and completeness
Perform administration tasks during the construction of a project as assigned by senior engineering staff including submittal review and responses to field questions
Communicate with other disciplines and project team members to ensure overall project coordination
Participate in team and company-wide meetings to discuss project issues, coordination with other disciplines and technical issues
Foster awareness of the importance of growing and maintaining client relationships and the basic concept of business development
Be responsible for the production of engineering documents such as reports, calculations, and drawings that are complete and technically accurate
Supervise and mentor Staff Engineers and CAD staff
Handle interactions with the client regarding technical design issues, coordination of document preparation, and submittal schedules
Track project costs and meet contractual obligations within the stated terms with an emphasis on efficiency