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

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson Inc. is seeking a Building/Facility Structural Engineer - Technical Lead to join their team in Philadelphia. This role involves leading structural engineering efforts for a variety of building projects, including commercial and government structures. The engineer will manage the design process from initial layout to construction administration, ensuring project objectives are met within scope, schedule, and budget. The position also includes mentoring less experienced engineers and collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team.

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