Building/Facility Structural Engineer
Structural Engineering - Building Design
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 structural engineer to join our firm. The engineer will be involved in the design of a wide variety of building projects including commercial projects, as well as municipal, state and federal government structures. 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
- 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
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
- Professional Engineer License
- 8+ 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 processes
- 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 Engineering Registration
- 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.
JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
This position is located at 1600 Market Street, Suite 520, Philadelphia, PA. View the Google Map in full screen.