Structural Design Engineer
$80k - $110kWalker Consultants
How Your Role Will Shape Our Success
We’re seeking a Structural Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in creating innovative and efficient structures. As a Structural Engineer, you'll be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and analyzing various structural systems across a range of projects. Not only will you design the structure’s framing system, but you will also participate in its layout and aesthetic appearance, interacting directly with clients and other sub-consultants. Our commitment to your professional development extends further through multi-disciplinary training, where you'll have the opportunity to broaden your skills and expertise beyond structural engineering.
But that's not all. In addition to the exciting mixed-use projects you'll be working on, this role offers a unique opportunity for career growth. We provide a fast track to project management, where you'll have the chance to lead teams, manage budgets, and hone your leadership skills. Moreover, our senior management team is committed to mentoring and developing talented individuals like yourself, providing guidance and support as you progress in your career, including supporting your pathway to professional licensure. If you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and have a keen eye for detail, we invite you to bring your expertise to our team and help shape the built environment of tomorrow.
What You’ll Do
- Perform structural modeling, analysis, and design for gravity and lateral design of structures, including concrete, masonry, and steel members.
- Produce construction documents for new design and restoration projects.
- Perform site visits to observe construction.
- Assist with restoration projects for existing structures.
What You Bring
Education Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Structural Engineering or from an ABET-accredited University, a Master's degree is a plus.
Other Requirements
- Strong computer, writing, time management, communication, and team skills are necessary.
- Solid knowledge of structural engineering.
- Engineering Intern or Engineering in Training Certification, or the ability to obtain it.
- 0-5 years of experience in structural design of precast, large multifamily residential, hotel/hospitality, and/or parking.
Coursework
- Structural Analysis, Concrete Design, and Structural Steel Design
Compensation & Benefits
At Walker Consultants, we are committed to maintaining fairness and equity in our pay practices. For this role, the estimated base salary range is $80,000 - $110,000 per year. The final salary offered may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. We value open conversations about compensation and welcome the opportunity to discuss more about base salary and Walker’s total rewards philosophy during the recruiting process
We offer a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support our employees’ well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including:
- 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 reimbursementand sponsorship of professional memberships
- Internal conferences and professional development opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups
Why Walker Consultants?
Walker Consultants holds a storied legacy in parking design, tracing back to its inception in 1965 as a trailblazer in structural engineering and parking design. Drawing from decades of expertise, the company's position as an industry leader is firmly established. By the 1980s, Walker had risen to prominence as the premier parking consulting firm in the United States, offering employees the unique opportunity to contribute to and learn from a distinguished and successful team.
With an unwavering commitment to visionary design, Walker’s team of experts focuses on creating parking facilities that remain relevant and functional for years to come, providing an intellectually stimulating and fulfilling environment. In the face of a swiftly evolving landscape driven by ride apps, novel mobility choices, autonomous and electric vehicles, and sustainability imperatives, our role at the forefront of designing adaptable, efficient, and future-proof parking structures reflects our embrace of innovation and change. As a creative professional within our ranks, you'll contribute your expertise to shaping aesthetically pleasing, technologically advanced parking facilities, encompassing the broader impact of urban planning, traffic management, and sustainability.
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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