How Your Role Will Shape Our SuccessWalker Consultants is seeking a Restoration Consultant to join our growing Atlanta team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional with experience in structural assessment, repair design, and construction phase services to work on a variety of existing-structure projects and help clients understand, address, and extend the life of their assets.
In this role, you'll investigate existing buildings and structures, identify the causes of deterioration or failure, develop practical repair solutions, and support projects through construction. You'll collaborate closely with experienced engineers and technical professionals while building relationships with clients and helping mentor the next generation of talent.
What You'll Do- Perform field investigations, surveys, testing, and assessments of existing buildings and structures to identify and diagnose deficiencies, deterioration, damage, or failures.
- Evaluate existing conditions and develop practical repair strategies, recommendations, and repair designs.
- Perform and review condition assessments, appraisals, reports, plans, specifications, and calculations.
- Analyze technical documents and designs prepared by others and provide recommendations based on your findings.
- Provide construction phase services, including field observations, project documentation, and coordination with contractors and clients.
- Monitor project progress, scope, budgets, schedules, and compliance with project requirements.
- Manage and maintain project documentation using project management software.
- Coordinate engineers, architects, and technical personnel to successfully deliver projects.
- Participate in client meetings, presentations, site visits, and field reviews.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients while helping promote Walker's consulting services.
- Mentor and support less experienced staff, sharing technical knowledge and helping develop their skills.
- Contribute to a collaborative team environment and support other project and office initiatives as needed.
- Travel to project sites and client locations as needed.
What You'll BringEducation- Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
Experience & Qualifications- 5+ years of experience in structural assessment, forensic engineering, restoration, building envelope, or a related consulting field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration, with the ability to obtain additional state licenses through NCEES.
- Experience with existing-structure assessments, repair design, and construction phase services.
- Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify the root causes of building deficiencies and develop practical solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and decision-makers at all levels.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
We offer a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including:- Annual discretionary bonus program
- Opportunity to purchase Walker stock - Walker is 100% employee-owned!
- Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance
- Mental wellness benefits
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts
- 529 college savings plan
- A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
- 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays
- 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times
- 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves
- Paid parental leave that allows an additional week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs
- Paid community involvement hours
- Tuition and licensure reimbursement and sponsorship of professional memberships
- Internal conferences and professional development opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups
What You'll Bring to the TeamWe're looking for someone who is curious, collaborative, and proactive someone who enjoys getting into the field, solving complex problems, and working with others to find practical solutions. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, work alongside experienced professionals, develop client relationships, and contribute to the growth of Walker's Atlanta office.
If you're looking for a role where you can apply your technical expertise while continuing to grow as a consultant and leader, we'd love to hear from you.
