Building Structural Engineer – Technical Lead

Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients—while making a meaningful impact on our communities and the world through the projects we help bring to life.

Position summary: Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company has an immediate opening for a talented experienced structural engineer to join our firm. The engineer will be involved in the design of a wide variety of building / facility projects including commercial projects, as well as municipal, state and federal government structures. Acts as the structural lead within a multi-disciplinary team and responsible for delivering all structural project objectives including scope, schedule, and budget. Acts as a technical advisor to less experienced engineers.

The position will involve the management and execution of the entire design process from initial framing plan layout to construction administration. A sound technical background is required. The qualified candidate should possess a high energy level and be a self-motivated engineer who can work within a strong team environment, serving clients on major projects throughout the East Coast.

Essential functions and responsibilities

• Work within a multidiscipline design team and perform structural engineering efforts to support the team
• Leads structural team to perform structural framing layout, design calculations, and supporting structural detailing for the development of deliverables such as reports and construction documents
• Develop construction documents using Revit software
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
• Prepare engineering documents for advertisement and construction
• Coordinate with internal and external team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality
• Develop and maintain project specific quality plans
• Oversee and manage assigned staff working on project
• Manage all technical resources on the project team
• Assist Office Managers and Practice Leaders with marketing proposals
• Develop and coordinate structural project scope within technical proposals
• Participate in client presentations
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team

Nonessential functions and responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Proficient in discipline specific design codes, references and software for structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and timber
• Knowledge of Revit or desire to learn Revit
• Exposure to Finite Element Modeling or Building Systems Analysis Programs (programs like RAM, RISA, ETABS, or SAP2000)
• General knowledge of building construction materials and construction process
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
• Professional Engineer License
• 10+ years’ experience in building / facility structural engineering
• Related experience in design and production of construction documents for structural systems

Preferred Experience

• Proficient in discipline specific design codes, references and software for structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and timber
• Proficient skills in BIM Revit modeling
• Professional Structural Engineer License
• Experience with RAM Structural System / RAM Elements
• Ability to work as team member in overall group

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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• Proficient in discipline specific design codes, references and software for structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and timber
• Knowledge of Revit or desire to learn Revit
• Exposure to Finite Element Modeling or Building Systems Analysis Programs (programs like RAM, RISA, ETABS, or SAP2000)
• General knowledge of building construction materials and construction process
• Proficient in Microsoft Office