Building/Facility Structural Engineer – Technical Lead - Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc.

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary: JMT 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 task 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 Section Heads, 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

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
• Professional Engineer License
• 20+ years’ experience in building / facility structural engineering
• Proficient in discipline specific design codes, references and software for structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and timber
• Related experience in design and production of construction documents for structural systems
• 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

Preferred Experience

• Proficient in discipline specific design codes, references and software for structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and timber
• Experience with transportation facility projects like airports, subway systems, and train stations
• 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