Job Details
Job Location
Atlanta GA - ATLANTA, GA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Job Category
Engineering
Description
Job Title: Structural Engineer
Department: Building Assessment
Reports To: Managing Director
FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt
General Summary
Building Services provides support to clients for a range of projects that do not fall into the 'typical' engineering category. Some of these services include building/system assessments and upgrades, feasibility studies, sustainment and maintenance programs. emergency and disaster response/repair, code compliance, and etc. This is a managed pool of a collective of cross disciplines in order to complete the assignment/task.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position will not have any direct reports.
Essential Duties
This position is responsible for assisting in everyday project activities, project management, tracking project status and deliverables, quality control and project delivery, assisting coordination of all phases of the project from design to bid/contract document and specification production, shop drawing/submission checks, site visitation and project closeout. Proficient technical knowledge within field of structural engineering and general building systems (MEP, Fire and Site) is necessary. This position makes design decisions with limited oversight. receives technical guidance on unusual or complex design issues and receives supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects. Coordinates with other internal and/or external team members is necessary. The successful candidate will need to have a growing knowledge and understanding of the project development process including construction, retail design, site planning, site engineering, structural and MEP criteria as it relates to construction. Adheres to company policies and can articulate GF mission statement to team members and clients. In addition, this position will:

• Travel requirements can be up to 20% with overnight stays.
• Site assessments frequently require access via ladders, scissor lifts or articulating boom lifts.
• Emergency response (engineering in nature) for weather events, fires, impacts, explosions and availability to respond timely.
• Site assessment may include active construction, damaged or demolition sites.
• Frequently meet with clients and maintain strong client relationships.
• Assist servicing client needs for emergency and routine assignments.
• Tracking workflow for clients including assisting close out accounting.
• Assist managing multiple personnel and client assignments.
• Interaction with multiple offices and professions.
• Create / review conditional assessment and other client deliverables.
• Travel/site assessments.
• Provide backup engineering support to the structural engineering department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in structures.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience, of which 3 was working with existing buildings and renovations and focused on commercial projects.
• Conditional assessment, E2018 experience and field experience is a strongly desired.
• Registered professional/structural engineer or the ability to be licensed within 1 year of hire is required for advancement.
• General understanding of building systems including civil/site, roofing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and paving.
• Design software experience including Risa3D, RisaFloor, Enercalc, RetainPro. StructurePoint; as well as proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects and staff assignments.
• Ability to professionally communicate with clients and tend to client requests.
• Highly organized, detail-driven and conscientious
• Strong written, verbal, technical communication skills.
• Must be willing to travel with little notice and no travel restrictions (travel requirements 20% typically).

Qualifications
EEO
We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion at our firm. We are committed to equal opportunity. We conduct all employment-related activities without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexual preference, partnership status, gender identity, protected veteran status, status of participation in the U.S. Armed Services, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office setting, onsite at client locations and on construction/build sites.
Physical Demands
This position requires sufficient physical ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform work in an office setting; which includes, extensive employee contact, frequent interruptions, the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time, to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist, to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight, to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard, to verbally communicate to exchange information, to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation, to verbally communicate to exchange information with or without accommodation, to see in the normal visual range with or without correction, and can hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. This position requires physical mobility on and around construction sites prior to and after the installation of landscaping, pavement, stairs, elevators, electricity, heating and air conditioning.
Reasonable Accommodation
Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Other
Individuals who hold legal work authorization applicable to employment in the United States will be considered without regard to citizenship/alienage. We are an E-Verify Employer.
Application Process
Please submit your resumes, cover letter and portfolio through our applicant tracking system. Examples of your illustrative abilities are required as part of the application process. No third-party agencies please.
Thank you for your interest in Greenberg Farrow! We look forward to reviewing your information.