5+ years of innovative structural building engineering design experience
Relevant master's degree
Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification
Structural Engineer (S.E.) certification is a plus
Thorough knowledge of US Building Codes and expertise in seismic design
Experience with a variety of materials including steel, concrete, and mass timber
Proficient in BIM tools such as REVIT
Responsibilities
Prepare and verify detailed engineering designs, drawings, and specifications
Undertake detailed engineering design for gravity and lateral systems
Lead project development and manage deliverables with the team
Review project work to ensure high quality and adherence to schedules
Guide and mentor less experienced team members
Create 3D structural analysis models using software like RAM and ETABS
Participate in client and design team meetings under project leadership
Benefits
Generous benefits package
Annual discretionary bonus
Generous PTO (4 weeks) plus 10 paid holidays
401k with company match
Hybrid working model with summer hours
Reimbursement for professional licenses and exam fees
Access to a global network of industry experts
Wide-ranging learning and development opportunities
Support for diversity and inclusion initiatives through employee resource groups
Full Job Description
About
Location: Boston, MA
Full-time position
The Role
Your next role
Join us and be surrounded by exceptional opportunities in an environment alive with innovation and possibility. Your new team has a willingness and curiosity to see possibility and potential in everything - from the most iconic projects to our everyday conversations.
Your key duties
Our ideal candidate will be a creative individual with superb communication skills. Your broad design knowledge will serve you well in this role as you make your mark on our exciting range of projects. This role will typically analyze and design structural systems for steel and concrete buildings using the appropriate building codes and be in close collaboration with other disciplines within a multi-discipline environment.
As a key part of the team, your responsibilities will be varied but will broadly include:
Preparation and verification of detailed engineering designs, drawings, documents and specifications
Undertake detailed engineering design for gravity and lateral systems of building structures
Take the lead in managing project development and deliverables with the team
Reviewing project work and deliverables to meet expected high levels of quality against project schedules
Guide and help develop less experienced team members in order to achieve project success and team goals
Create 3D structural analysis models using commercial software, including RAM, SAP, ETABS, SAFE, etc
Set up, manage and review job/project administrative systems, including planning and monitoring job resourcing/expenditure
Under guidance of project leadership, attend and participate in meetings with the client, and other design team members
Your skills and experience
5+ years of experience of innovative structural building engineering design
Relevant master's degree
Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Structural Engineer (S.E.) is a plus
Thorough knowledge and understanding of US Building Codes and Professional Standards with expertise in seismic design
Broad structural design knowledge from working on a wide range of projects
Experience with wide range of material, including the design of steel, concrete and mass timber building structures
Confident and proactive character with ability to accept a high degree of responsibility in a team-based organization, combined with ability to work independently
Experience in Performance-based seismic design and Seismic devices (base isolation, hysteretic / viscous dampers, etc.) is a plus
Good working experience with BIM tools such as REVIT
Passion for sustainability and reducing the environmental impact on projects
Experience with or willing to learn computation design methods, using Rhino, Grasshopper is a plus
We encourage candidates to apply even if they don't meet every qualification
Benefits
Generous benefits package
Annual discretionary bonus
Generous PTO (4 weeks) in addition to 10 paid holidays
401k with company match
Hybrid working (minimum of 3 days/week in office) & summer hours
Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
Connection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives
Access to wide ranging learning and development opportunities
Be a part of supporting our diverse company culture through open engagement with our Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, Buro Happold Women's Network, and/or our Black at Buro Happold Employee Resource Groups
