Building/Facility Structural Engineer – Technical Lead - Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson
Mt. Pleasant, SC
About the Job
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