Associate Engineer

San Francisco, CA (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the technical and delivery scope of forensic structural investigations, from defining analysis methods and field testing to reporting and client-ready materials, while coaching the team on TT standards and maintaining QA and budget discipline.

  • Project Delivery & Quality: Manage production, client satisfaction, budgets, and quality assurance from design reviews to ongoing triage.
  • Technical Analysis & Reporting: Lead advanced structural analysis, modeling, and generation of investigative reports for client presentations.
  • Team & Stakeholder Leadership: Direct staff, plan internal meetings, and coordinate with clients and external team members to align on scope and staffing.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assists in developing project technical approach for forensic investigations, such as defining appropriate analysis techniques, performing field investigations and testing, and executing technical work
  • Writes, reviews, and revises technical and investigative reports to support forensic findings and prepare materials related to presentations
  • Assumes day-to-day role in managing projects for production, quality, client satisfaction, and budgetary objectives
  • Performs advanced structural analysis and calculations using computer models and analytical approaches
  • Performs analysis and design of structural systems for all types of buildings and materials using various building codes
  • Develops project plan and budget consistent with client needs, including staffing and resource needs; coordinates preparation of proposals and/or contracts with the principal-in-charge
  • Coordinates project delivery and external meetings with client and external team members
  • Plans and conducts internal project meetings
  • Provides guidance and mentoring to team members regarding TT standards, technique, and quality
  • Sets direction and delegates tasks to others
  • Triages and troubleshoots project issues (e.g., technical, budget, schedule, billing, etc.)
  • Monitors project staff and provides direction/quality control as required
  • Ensures that project undergoes standard quality assurance activities including design reviews, documentation, and design checks
  • Monitors project labor and billing against established budgets
  • Monitors scope creep to determine if additional services are warranted
  • Coordinates activities of project staff
  • Monitors staffing/resource needs and reports to Office Leader and/or project leadership
  • Collaborates with other Project Managers to ensure appropriate staffing
  • Serves as Direct Appraiser for performance alignments
  • Recruits and interviews job candidates? (from text) but ensure exact phrasing maintained

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
  • 5 years of experience in a related occupation with evaluating, selecting, applying, adapting/modifying, and explaining methodologies, techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform tasks of increasing complexity for structural engineering work; developing, planning, and applying advanced concepts and approaches to assignments; devising new solutions to problems encountered; developing deliverables to convey intent to clients; building advanced knowledge and skills in area of practice and engagement with growth opportunities
  • 2 years of experience leading and developing small teams; coordinating project activities and tasks with internal and external stakeholders with client-facing project management and strategic planning/execution; assisting with project management decisions and activities (proposal writing, work plans, scheduling, financial tracking, and client billing tasks)
  • 1 year of experience pursuing opportunities to expand relationships with project stakeholders of a similar career level beyond project work
  • 15% domestic travel required
  • Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies. When not telecommuting, must report to work site.
  • Must also have authority to work permanently in the U.S.

Nice to Have

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
  • Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Commuter Transit (where available)
  • 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
  • Fitness Reimbursement
  • And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives
  • Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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