Job Description

We are hiring for a Project Structural Engineer to join our Structural Buildings Practice based in Philadelphia, PA This position is a full-time position, with expectations to work on and lead structural engineering projects of varying size and scope for both new and existing structures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform structural design & analysis of building structural systems and components for a variety of markets including but not limited to: commercial, institutional, educational, public-sector, industrial facilities, etc.
  
• Project types include but are not limited to structural design for new construction; limited inspection and observation of on-going construction; modification / renovation / expansion and addition of existing structures; condition assessment of existing structures for various applications such as pre-purchase due-diligence, renovations, adaptive reuse, etc.
  
• Manage assigned projects including establish project scope / tasks; manage budgets; coordination with design team; mentor and work with junior staff and maintain project schedules.
  
• Perform structural design, analysis and detailing for a variety of construction materials, including but not limited to: concrete, steel, masonry, wood, and cold-form metal framing, etc.
• Perform structural design and analysis utilizing various company software and spreadsheets and other design tools. Prepare formal & informal calculations as necessary for each project.
  
• Prepare design markups for production drafting of drawings sets and / or construction sketches.
• Perform production drafting and modeling in AutoCAD and / or REVIT.
  
• Perform a variety of field-oriented tasks, such as: field investigations & condition assessments, construction site visits, limited structural inspections, etc. and generate corresponding site observation or assessment reports. Tri-state travel inside of our immediate region and occasionally beyond is to be expected (10% +/- travel is considered normal).
  
• Interface directly with the various project stakeholders, such as owners / clients, architects & engineering consultants and sub-consultants, construction managers and contractors, fabricators, etc. to further coordinate on projects and to foster positive relationships. Communication is conducted both virtually and in-person.
  
• Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related technical discipline (i.e.: Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, etc.)
  
• Minimum 5 years of professional work experience.
  
• Active PE and / or SE license, or intent to pursue licensure is preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management experience; ability to determine project scope; manage budgets; coordinate, mentor and work with junior staff; work within multi-disciplinary project teams
  
• Experienced in working with the design and analysis of a variety of structural systems / components / project types; experienced with design and analysis of a variety of typical construction materials.
  
• Experienced at performing structural field-work; structural inspections & observations; structural condition assessments.
  
• Basic to intermediate experience with engineering production software / Computer-Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) / Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools; Experience with Revit and / or AutoCAD is preferred.
  
• Working knowledge of structural analysis software’s; experience with Bentley Structural Products: RAM Structural Systems, Elements, Concept, etc; STAAD.Pro, ENERCALC, HILTI Profis, Forte-Web, is preferred.
  
• Proficient with all standard Microsoft Office software applications.
  
• Strong attention-to-detail with the ability to work with at a high-level of accuracy, and able to review work and identify flaws or gaps in documentation.
  
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision.
  
• Strong time management skills, able to establish daily and weekly workload schedules, able to multi-task and work on several projects concurrently.
  
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as ability to communicate virtually and in-person.

Why Pennoni?

At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We’re all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture – here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!

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