Building/Facility Structural Engineer - Technical Lead

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Senior

Philadelphia, PA

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Building/Facility Structural Engineer - Technical Lead at Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is responsible for leading structural engineering efforts on a variety of building and facility projects, including commercial and government structures. This role involves managing the entire design process, from initial layout to construction administration, while acting as a technical advisor to less experienced engineers. The position requires a self-motivated individual who can work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multidiscipline design team and perform structural engineering efforts to support the team
• Lead 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

Requirements

• 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

Nice-to-haves

• 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