Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc

Experienced Structural Engineer | Associate Principal

Real Estate & Construction
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain by comity; SE a plus.
  • Master's degree in civil/structural engineering or related field preferred.
  • Minimum 20 years of structural engineering experience, including project management and technical expertise.
  • Expertise in materials and systems such as concrete, structural steel, wood, and masonry.
  • Strong technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership and sound engineering judgment on structural projects.
  • Manage client relationships, project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote WJE's culture of collaboration.
  • Contribute to company objectives and industry engagement initiatives.
  • Lead investigations, design, analysis, and renovation of structures.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans for employees and families.
  • Generous 401(k) matching.
  • Time off for personal care and family needs.
  • Investments in professional development.
  • Variable compensation based on personal and company performance.
Full Job Description
Bring your problem-solving mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, and established expertise to the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE). We are seeking a seasoned Structural Engineer with 20+ years of experience to help lead our dynamic and diverse team of architects and engineers in the historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and structural modification practice areas.

Responsibilities:
  • Technical leadership, including applying sound engineering judgement and a deep understanding of governing codes, design guidelines, and industry practices; collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams across WJE as the structural engineering subject-matter expert (SME); leveraging your expertise for a variety of structural engineering projects, including the investigation, design, analysis, repair, and renovation of new and existing structures, construction materials, loading conditions, and construction types; preparing technically excellent client deliverables; providing high-quality reviews and oversight of work by others; and performing and training others in hands-on fieldwork
  • Project management, including client development, project scoping, assembling and managing appropriate project teams, maintaining project schedules and budgets, and managing client expectations and deliverables
  • Mentorship, including exemplifying WJE's culture of shared destiny and knowledge sharing to better the team around you: locally and company-wide, formally and informally, on-and-off projects, for technical topics and overall career development
  • Contributions to structural engineering practice and company-wide objectives, including participating in the attraction, development, and engagement of up-and-coming consultants; collaborating with other WJE practice leaders for in-house knowledge-sharing and training initiatives; and engaging in meaningful involvement in industry-related professional organizations, conferences, and technical committees


Qualifications/Competencies:
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or ability to obtain by comity; Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) a plus
  • Master's degree in civil/structural engineering or related field preferred
  • Minimum twenty years of relevant structural engineering industry experience, including technical and project management (e.g., failure/damage investigation; non-destructive evaluation and instrumentation; structural analysis and design for repair, retrofit, and rehabilitation of existing structures; evaluation of parking garage structures; and/or specialty consulting of new systems and materials from design through construction)
  • Industry-recognized expertise with some or all of the following materials, systems, and their applications: cast-in-place concrete, post-tensioned concrete, prestressed/precast concrete, structural steel, stainless steel, cold-formed steel, wood, clay masonry, CMU, etc.
  • Excellent technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills


Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without a reasonable accommodation. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability. Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate computers, printers, copiers, telephones, voicemail, and other office and field equipment. Requirements may also include:
  • Ability to travel and attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sites
  • Ability to perform inspections of buildings and other structures, both visually and with instruments
  • Ability to safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations, including outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes
  • Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment
  • Ability to lift and carry materials, tools, and other heavy equipment up to 50 lbs.
  • Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment
  • Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle


Culture, Compensation, and Benefits:

WJE offers a robust, total compensation structure, where base salary is just one component of an employee's annual earnings. Additionally, employees receive variable compensation based on personal and company performance, often resulting in above-market annual earnings. Actual base salary will be based on several factors including consideration for a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role while remaining mindful of our commitment to internal equity. A good faith estimate of the annual starting base salary (gross) is in the following range:
$110,700.00 - $184,500.00

WJE's industry-leading, total rewards package enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits including robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, generous 401(k) matching, time off to care for yourself and others, and investments in employees' professional development, to name a few. More information on WJE's total rewards package can be found at www.wje.com/careers/employment-benefits.

About Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is an American engineering firm that specializes in the investigation, analysis, testing, and design of repairs for historic and contemporary structures. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. WJE has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the restoration of the Statue of Liberty and the investigation of the collapse of the World Trade Center towers on September 11, 2001. The company has more than 1,200 employees and operates offices throughout the United States and abroad.
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