Senior Engineer

33401BR

Service Line:

Facilities

Office Name:

Virginia Facilities

Job Description:

Terracon is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to help grow our Engineering Team. This position will specialize in the design, investigation, and rehabilitation of building structures and building enclosures. This position will support our existing offices located in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia.

We focus primarily on design and consulting services and provide room for staff to grow into significant responsibilities ranging from client development to ensuring successful project delivery. Our team works directly with our Architects, Owners, Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineers; for us, quality and doing what's right for our people and our clients is key. If you are up for an exciting and challenging opportunity and career, we look forward to meeting you!

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

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  Provide structural engineering design and consulting services on a variety of projects including, but not limited to, the design of new and existing buildings; the investigation structural and material failures in existing buildings; existing building condition assessments and analytical studies; rehabilitation design for existing and historic buildings; structural design for specialty structures; and preparation of structural shop drawings.

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  Work closely with a variety of clients, including Architects, Landscape Architects, Civil Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Building & Facility Owners, Local and State Government, Private/Public Educational Institutions, Recreational and Cultural Entities, Real Estate and Land Development, General Contractors, and Subcontractors.

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  Provide design expertise to prepare and/or oversee the preparation of construction documents that are related to the variety of projects within this office.

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  Develop and prepare proposals for Professional Services that include a detailed scope of services, establishment of fees, and project schedule.

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  Prepare and write reports that are professional in language with a logical presentation of technical ideas and recommendations.

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  Lead multi-discipline building engineering professionals including junior to senior level staff. Coordinate departmental personnel, equipment, and technical experts across the company to complete assigned projects within schedule and budget constraints.

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  Supervise and mentor junior and/or less-experienced Structural Engineers and Facilities Professionals to cross-train on structural services.

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  Be actively involved in one or more technical/professional associations.

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  Participate in Group and Office business development efforts working with existing clients to obtain additional work and develop new clients.

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Requirements:

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  9+ years' experience in structural engineering design, analysis, review, and assessments

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  Professional Engineer licensure (PE), transferable by comity to Virginia

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  B.S. in Civil Engineering is required. MS degree is preferred

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  Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

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Preferred:

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  Experience working safely in challenging environments including crawlspaces, suspended scaffolding, vertical heights, mid- to high-rise building facades and roofs.

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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to summarize observations, conclusions and work requirements in both text and drawings.

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  Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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  Prior experience with a variety of industry analytical and drafting tools is preferred. Revit proficiency is highly preferred.

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Exemption:

Exempt

Requisition ID:

33401BR

Posting Title:

Senior Engineer

Employment Type:

Regular, Full Time

City, State (Office Location):

Williamsburg, VA

About Terracon:

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

EEO Statement:

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

Job Category:

Engineering

Expected Salary Range:

The expected salary range for this position is listed below. The base range may be adjusted based on the specific location of the applicant. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. *For California residents please note: A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required for positions that require driving.