Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc

Structural Engineer | 15+ Years

Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) in California; candidates with a PE and significant experience may qualify
  • Master's degree in civil/structural engineering or related field
  • At least 15 years of relevant structural engineering experience
  • Strong technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage projects including client development, scoping, and budget maintenance
  • Provide technical leadership as a structural engineering subject-matter expert
  • Exemplify mentorship and knowledge sharing to develop colleagues
  • Contribute to company initiatives and industry engagement
  • Engage in hands-on fieldwork and high-quality technical reviews

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans with options for HSA or deductible PPOs
  • Generous 401(k) matching of 110% for the first 6% of eligible pay
  • Time off for personal and family care
  • Investment in educational assistance and professional development
Full Job Description

Bring your problem-solving mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, and established expertise to the officeof Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE). We are seeking a senior-level Structural Engineer with 15+ years of experience (i.e., Senior Associate/Associate Principal) to join our dynamic and diverse team of architects and engineers.

Responsibilities:

  • Project management, including client development, project scoping, assembling and managing appropriate project teams, maintaining project schedules and budgets, and managing client expectations and deliverables

  • Technical leadership, including applying sound engineering judgment 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

  • Mentorship, including exemplifying WJE9s 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 experts 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 Structural Engineer (SE) in the State of California; Professional Engineer (PE) with the ability to obtain SE licensure may be considered for candidates with significant relevant experience

  • Master's degree in civil/structural engineering or related field

  • Minimum fifteen years of relevant structural engineering industry experience, including technical and project management (e.g., failure/damage investigation; non-destructive evaluation and instrumentation; seismic/structural analysis and design for repair, retrofit, and rehabilitation of existing structures; and/or specialty consulting of new systems and materials from design through construction)

  • 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 composed of base salary, incentive pay, and industry-leading benefits:

  • Base salary is determined through consideration of a candidate9s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role while remaining mindful of our commitment to internal equity.

  • Employees receive variable compensation based on personal and company performance, typically resulting in above-market total compensation.

A good faith estimate of the annual starting base salary (gross) is in the following range:

$115,650.00 - $192,750.00

WJE9s 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, including HSA as well as low and high-deductible PPO options

  • Generous 401(k) matching of 110% for the first 6% of eligible pay, vesting immediately

  • Time off to care for yourself and others

  • Investments in employees9 educational assistance and professional development

Learn more about WJE9s total rewards package .

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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