What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Restoration Engineer position at Walker Consultants?
Restoration Engineer/Consultant
Work Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Job Type: Full-Time
How Your Role Will Shape Our Success
In this role, you will provide forensic engineering, restoration, and building repair consulting services while managing your own projects and client relationships. You will lead investigations, analyze structural and waterproofing deficiencies, and develop repair recommendations for a variety of structures, including high-rises, historical buildings, parking structures, plazas, tunnels, and bridges. You will be involved throughout all phases of a project, including forensic investigations, condition assessments, repair design, budgeting, and construction administration.
Qualified candidates will have experience in forensic engineering, structural restoration, building repair, or related consulting fields, along with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, self-directed, collaborative, and able to build relationships with clients and project teams.
What You'll Do
-Perform investigations, surveys, and testing of existing buildings to identify and diagnose deficiencies contributing to damage or deterioration.-Critically analyze plans, specifications, and calculations prepared by others.
-Assist with developing project proposals and reviewing agreements.
-Participating in quality control process.
-Monitor progress of projects, adherence to project requirements, and closely track budget and procedural standards.
-Perform or review condition appraisals, develop repair schemes, and provide repair recommendations.
-Complete and maintain all project documentation in project management software.
-Manage multiple projects.-Maintain, market, and promote restoration and forensic engineering consulting services to new and existing clients.
-Other duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring
Education Requirements:
-Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering, Architecture, or similar.
Other Requirements:
-Professional license in architecture, structural engineering preferred or actively pursuing licensure
-5 years of experience preferred in forensic engineering, structural restoration, building repair, or related consulting fields.
-Strong writing, communication, and team skills.
-Experience in developing and maintaining client relationships.
-Ability to travel to project sites.
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
Why Walker Consultants?
Walker offers various comprehensive services spanning structural integrity and building performance, encompassing forensic investigations, building envelope analysis, and restoration. Our forensic specialists excel in pinpointing the underlying causes of intricate issues, be it structural complexities, architectural hurdles, or building envelope uncertainties. Leveraging thorough investigations, meticulous assessments, and advanced analyses, we deliver enduring solutions.
The building envelope's significance transcends protection; it profoundly influences energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and aesthetic allure. Our building envelope experts ensure continuity, durability, and performance, maintaining project integrity from inception to a structure's lengthy service life. With a broad geographic footprint across the United States, Walker's extensive presence allows swift responses to local demands while harnessing the proficiency of our adept designers and practitioners.
Join Us!
We know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right person for this role—or another opportunity on our team.
At Walker Consultants, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or in the workplace, please let us know—we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.
Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.
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