Job Summary

We have an immediate opening for a Structural Engineer with 3+ years of repair/restoration experience within the Jersey City, NJ office. Additional experience with high rise/building facades are a plus! Must be a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) to be considered for the position.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conducts on-site evaluations and field testing.
• Performs construction phase observations, reporting, and documentation of work-in-progress.
• Prepare written correspondence with clients and contractors, maintaining clear and professional communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Understand investigation reports and bid documents, including drawings and technical specifications, to ensure accurate interpretation and implementation.
• Prepares technical reports.
• Prepares bid and construction documents, including drawings and technical specifications.
• Reviews contractor payment applications for accuracy regarding construction in progress and for recommendation for payment.
• Assists in the planning, designing, monitoring and/or managing of projects and programs for substantial renovation and improvement projects.
• Represents clients in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts.
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Performs design calculations and prepares design documents.
• Creates software modeling as needed to complete design.
• Reviews construction plans.
• Preparation of written correspondence with clients, attorneys, contractors etc.
• Acts as a professional of record, signing of drawings, municipal, government and permit applications.
• Maintains organized records, files, drawings, or other data essential to the project and ensures they are complete and stored appropriately.
• Prioritizes and manages multiple projects with budget restrictions.
• Knowledge of local and state building codes, and ability to apply to work.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Architectural) 

Work Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience.
• Façade evaluation and restoration required.
• High rise, existing building, and facade experience a plus.

Licenses and Certifications

• Professional Engineering license in NJ required.
• OSHA 10 hour certified preferred.
• Must have or be able to obtain an unrestricted valid Driver’s License.

Skills

• Structural and stability analysis for existing buildings & facade
• Familiarity with structural modeling software
• Ability to perform hand calculations as needed to verify software outputs or to design structural elements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred; AutoCAD / I.T. skills a plus.
• Personal drive, commitment, discipline; the desire to own your project from start to finish.
• Familiarity with AIA standard contract documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication / presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects at one time.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work individually or with team members and work collaboratively with other disciplines.
• Ability to work in the field and to travel outside local areas as workload and projects require.
• Ability to read construction drawings.
• Professional report writing skills required.
• Ability to review code requirements required. 
• Construction inspection skills required.
• Ability to:
• Lift/ Carry up to 40 lbs. (ladders, hammers, harness equipment, etc.).
• Safely work at heights (fall protection & safety equipment provided).
• Work on suspended scaffolding on the exterior of the building high above ground (secured and protected)
• Safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment.

Employee Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, professional work environments and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, where we pay a portion of the premiums.
• Supplement Insurance Options- Life, AD&D, Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Plans. 
• Fully Company funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability benefits.
• 401K- A retirement program where we provide a match up to 3%.
• We offer Paid Holidays, Paid sick time and Vacation days.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee Recognition Program.
• Continuing Education Reimbursement.
• Professional Licensing Assistance.
• Jury Duty Leave.
• Maternity/Paternity Leave.
• Mobile Phone Reimbursement/ discounts. 
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Workers Compensation.

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Veterans/ Disabled