Structural Design Engineer (Branch Engineer)

JOB SUMMARY

The Structural Design Engineer (a.k.a. Branch Engineer) serves as a technical expert to our sales team and to our external customers, such as specifiers, building officials, and contractors in the Southeastern U.S. territory. They are responsible for the development of presentations, technical literature content, and test programs intended to support sales, generate new products and services, and to improve or maintain existing products or services. Overnight travel is required for workshops, ride-alongs, meetings, and conferences. We are looking for an intelligent engineer, inquisitive by nature, capable of clear communication, adept at project management, and eager to create products and tools to support our sales teams’ success.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

• Provide technical assistance to customers, and inside and outside sales through telephone conversations, e-mails, and written documentation. (25%)
• Create content for and conduct presentations (public speaking) discussing building code provisions, including practical design using Simpson products in front of customers like engineers, architects, builders, building officials, and our sales professionals. Assist with training inside and outside sales on new products and technical literature. (20%)
• Develop content for new literature publications such as Catalogs, Technical Bulletins, Fliers & Engineering Letters that will promote the benefits of our products and explain technical content. Check and review all technical literature prior to publication. (15%)
• Participate in the development of new and innovative products, product improvements, and evaluation of new applications for existing products, including idea generation, testing, and calculations. (15%)
• Travel with outside sales to develop personal relationships with them and our customers, assist with technical support, give presentations, conduct job site calls, research/report new products/applications, and observe product installations, including after natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes. Our branch territory includes all or portions of 16 southeastern US states, the Caribbean, Central and South America. (15%)
• Represent Simpson Strong-Tie at various Professional Associations and Technical Committee Meetings. (5%)
• Special projects as assigned by the Branch Engineering Director, Engineering R&D Manager, Branch Manager or the Vice President of Engineering. (5%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering required.
• Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) or Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) certification required.
• Registered Professional Civil or Structural Engineer required.
• M.S. degree in Civil/Structural Engineering preferred.
• 3 + years of related structural consulting experience, including design with light-framed wood as well as steel and concrete structures, practicing under a licensed PE or SE.
• Construction Materials and Design Methods: practical working knowledge of common light-framed wood construction and concrete construction and associated design methodologies a must. Additional familiarity with masonry, steel (hot-rolled and CFS), FRP, and CLT construction and design methods a plus.
• Product knowledge: general knowledge of Connectors and Lateral System product lines (Anchors, Fasteners, CFS, and Concrete Repair Systems a plus). General understanding of product development process from idea to launch a plus.
• Customer focus: quickly and effectively solve customer problems and maintain productive internal and external customer relationships. Readily adjust priorities to respond to pressing and changing customer needs. Recognize potentially adverse customer reactions and develop better alternatives.
• Self-management: set priorities, goals, and timelines to achieve maximum productivity. Manage multiple projects and competing priorities. Display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Communication: excellent communication skills; written and verbal, proofreading, professional phone demeanor. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Enthusiastic attitude and ability to work well with others.
• Computer Skills: excellent proficiency in Microsoft software, including Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience with AutoCAD, BlueBeam Revu, Simpson Strong-Tie software/apps, SAP, and Smartsheet a plus.
• Teamwork: maintain a collaborative approach in dealing with other Simpson Strong-Tie employees. Demonstrate a genuine commitment to reach mutually beneficial solutions.
• Accountability and dependability: arrive to work on time and follow instructions, policies, and procedures. Fulfill commitments made to customers, peers, co-workers, and managers. Hold self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
• Reading and writing: the ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond effectively to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Reasoning: the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in written, mathematical, or diagram form and deal with various items of abstract and/or concrete value.

TRAVEL

This position requires 15% domestic travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, exempt position is located in McKinney, Texas.

RELOCATION

Relocation may be considered for this position.

PAY

$90,000 – $110,000 / year

To apply, please click HERE.

Posted 6/6/2023

Structural Project Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

Huckabee is one of the fastest-growing A/E firms in the nation and one of the top educational design firms. We are a mission-driven company dedicated to the success of all students. What we do matters, which is why we look for people who share our passion for changing the world through design and who want to create an impact of excellence on education. If you are ready to join our movement, reach out!

We are currently seeking a Structural Project Engineer who will be responsible for structural engineering analysis and design of steel, concrete, masonry, light-gage, and wood structures and will participate in the production of structural contract drawings, primarily using Revit. The position requires the ability to work closely with an integrated, multi-discipline team under tight deadlines and communicate clearly (both in writing and verbally).

To apply, click HERE

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for structural design solutions to meet the clients’ program requirements through building system concepts, framing concepts, lateral design, framing design, foundation design, and specifications
• Familiar with the structural design and detailing of concrete, steel and masonry building components
• Responsible for the structural design and engineering production of assigned projects and/or the delegation of structural engineering tasks and coordination items when being assisted by other structural team members
• Maintain active awareness of production schedule by reviewing assigned projects for completeness/accuracy for minimum content at key project milestones
• Produce and/or supervise the production of 3D structural Revit models using integrated Architectural and MEP Revit models for coordination. This includes providing drafting direction and guidance to the assigned Revit Designer
• Participate in and document project meetings including, but not limited to, architectural design and coordination, geotechnical report meetings, and project coordination meetings
• Coordinate structural construction drawings with Architectural, Civil, MEP, and other consultants as required
• Perform Structural Construction Administration tasks including, but not limited to site visits and assessments, field observations and reports, shop drawing review and response to project RFI’s
• Ability to manage multiple assigned projects with staggered project phases. May occasionally be responsible for multiple concurrent projects

REQUIREMENTS

• P.E., and/or SE registration required – must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam
• Three (3) to eight (8) years of progressive work experience in structural engineering, with a minimum of two (2) years of work experience in structural building engineering.
• Professional Master of Science degrees in civil or architectural engineering (with structural focus) from an accredited program with coursework in the following:
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Structural Analysis
  • Concrete, Masonry, and Steel Design
• Experience in multi-story concrete and steel structures
• Working knowledge in Revit, BIM 360, RAM, Tekla, Enercalc, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word
• Capable of performing assigned responsibilities in a fast-paced environment

To apply, click HERE

Posted 5/19/2023

Structural Engineering Consultant – Reinforced Concrete

JOB SUMMARY

You want to be an important member of a strong team of other makers who take pride in their work and support each other. As a Composite Strengthening Systems Business Specialist, you will be responsible for working independently and with your teammates to drive the profitable growth of Simpson’s share in the Composite Strengthening Systems (CSS) market within the Southeast US territory. You are responsible for identifying and addressing customer needs, competition, and market potential and helping to formulate and execute the business strategy for this industry. You will research and communicate appropriate market trends and field intelligence to Management and Operations to ensure customer satisfaction. Your responsibilities will include completing a wide variety of projects to support the existing product offering while helping identify future growth opportunities. You will be a top-level contributor/specialist who will provide consultation on complex projects while performing a variety of other tasks. If career growth is important to you, we not only know how to help you with that, it’s what we love to do: https://youtu.be/PUqzuWryYcU.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

• Work with customers and team members to identify opportunities to provide consultation in the areas of design, testing, development, and implementation of Simpson Strong-Tie’s (SST) Composite Strengthening Systems (CSS) products to meet project needs. You will work in conjunction with the CSS Engineering team to develop project-specific solutions and be responsible for communicating those solutions to customers and coordinating with other team members to ensure successful follow-through on projects from concept to completion. (50%)
• Lead and participate in technical presentations & workshops sessions to both internal and external customers to promote the CSS line. These workshops require scheduling, promotion, set-up, presentation, and take-down, as well as providing observation and suggestions for improvement. (20%)
• Support the Southeast US Field Engineering team by establishing and maintaining relationships with key design professionals in order to obtain the specification of the CSS product line and other relevant SST products. You will actively participate in professional associations involved in new construction and/or the repair and rehabilitation of existing structures, focusing on general technical knowledge as well as the advantages and use of SST’s CSS products. (20%)
• Work with marketing and product management on the best way to introduce new products and information to the market. Work with the product management team to help in identifying new potential products and tools needed to increase sales of the product line. (5%)
• Other duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to consistent CRM management and usage, scheduling, submitting expense reports in a timely manner, regular maintenance of company-owned vehicles, and other duties as assigned. (5%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• B.S. degree in civil, structural or architectural engineering (Required).
• Licensed Professional Civil or Structural Engineer (PE) (Preferred).
• 4 years of experience with reinforced concrete design (Required).
• 1 year sales/customer design support (Preferred but not required).
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Possess and maintain a driving record that complies with company policy.
• Ability to effectively communicate information to top management, customers, and other groups.
• Ability to develop and present captivating presentations and incorporate technical concepts to reach the intended audience.
• Quickly and effectively solve customer problems and maintain productive internal and external customer relationships and adjust priorities as needed to accommodate the changing customer needs.
• Maintain a collaborative approach in dealing with other Simpson Strong-Tie employees.
• Ability to come up with unique ideas about a given topic or situation or to develop effective ways to solve a problem.
• Proficient working knowledge of the following software: Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access. Also, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Acrobat, and Sharepoint. And the ability to Simpson Strong-Tie web apps as tools for design.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as architectural and structural plans, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Effective analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Travel away from home with occasional overnight stays.

TRAVEL

This position requires domestic travel up to 40% of the time.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, exempt position is located in Texas.

RELOCATION

Relocation may be considered for this position.

PAY

$64700 – $103500 / year

To apply, please click HERE.

Posted 4/30/2023

Johnson & Pace – Structural Engineer

Job Summary

• The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual who can manage a project, with some oversight, from the proposal phase to construction administration. Johnson & Pace is an engineering & architecture firm. Some of our projects are purely structural. The successful candidate will manage a project from start to finish.
• We design all types of structures: concrete (cast-in-place, precast, post-tension), structural steel, light gauge steel, wood framing, and masonry.
• Professional development – we will facilitate you in maintaining and increasing your professional development hours.
• You will work under the direction of a department manager who will provide overall project oversight.
• There is the potential to grow in responsibilities and leadership. Johnson & Pace is growing through leadership and ownership transition, and the desire is to develop the next generation from within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications, design analysis, and construction cost estimates. Our core work is developing construction documents, so most of your time will be in structural design.
• Perform construction-related services, including shop drawing reviews, respond to requests for information, periodic construction site observation, and occasional specialized structural inspections.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, designers, and building contractors on design and construction of projects.
• As your design skills increase, you will develop leadership skills by taking on project management responsibilities, developing client relationships, writing proposals, and adding value to our staff.
• Team Building – every employee is responsible for contributing to building the team, not just personal development. Must have a strong desire to work with others, not as an individual island. This is why a physical presence in Longview is mandatory.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 8+ years in structural engineering design
• Licensed Professional Engineer with the ability to register in multiple states.
• Revit experience is a plus, but not mandatory. We do all of our drafting in Revit, so you will learn it.

Physical Requirements

• The job requires the ability to sit (or stand) for extended periods at a desk or computer workstation.
• Occasional travel to client facilities and project sites requires the ability to climb ladders, inspect and be physically mobile in and around client construction sites.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What we offer at Johnson & Pace

• COMPENSATION – Competitive wages, bonuses, relocation reimbursement
• GROWTH – Apply your current skills, develop expertise with our experienced professionals, and advance in a growing company.
• HEALTHCARE – Fully paid medical, dental, and vision healthcare + life insurance for employees.
• VACATION – 3 weeks of PTO per year + 10 paid holidays.
• RETIREMENT – 401k plan (100% match on the first 6% of your deferral).

To apply: email Richard Lewis, at RichL@johnsonpace.com.

Contact:

Richard Lewis, P.E., S.E.
Johnson & Pace Incorporated
Engineering • Architecture • Surveying
1201 NW Loop 281, Suite 100
Longview, Texas  75604
(903) 753-0663 voice, ext. 241
(903) 315-7881 mobile
RichL@johnsonpace.com
www.johnsonpace.com
www.linkedin.com/in/richardlewisjpi

Posted 3/27/2023