Civil - Structural

Bring your problem-solving mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, and established expertise to theAustin, Texas office ofWiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE), where we are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with 15+ years of experience (i.e., Associate Principal) to join our dynamic and diverse team of architects and engineers.We have exciting projects and eager associates ready and waiting for your expertise!Jump right into a variety of forensic structural engineering and concrete materials projects associated with contemporary vertical construction. You will collaborate closely with clients, contractors, and other consultants to create a more resilient built world.As an employee-owner at WJE, you will have the day-to-day autonomy and flexibility to direct this next chapter of your career, combined with the resources and support of working for a well-established organization: stability and benefits, administrative project support, a collaborative environment, the company’scollective interdisciplinary knowledge, andstate-of-the-art laboratory and testing capabilities.Responsibilities: Project management, including client development, project scoping, assembling and managing appropriate project teams, maintaining project schedules and budgets, and managing client expectations and deliverables Technical project leadership, combining a first-principles approach and creative problem solving with a deep understanding of governing codes, design guidelines, and industry practices; collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams across WJE as the structural engineering subject-matter expert (SME); leveraging your expertise for a variety of structural engineering projects, including the investigation, design, analysis, and/or repair of new and existing structural materials and systems, loading conditions, and construction types); preparing technically excellent client deliverables; providing high-quality reviews and oversight of work by others; and performing and training others in hands-on fieldwork Mentorship, including exemplifying WJE’s culture of shared destiny and knowledge sharing to better the team around you: locally and company-wide, formally and informally, on-and-off projects, for technical topics and overall career development Contributions to local and company-wide objectives, including participating in the attraction, development, and engagement of up-and-coming consultants; collaborating with other practice leaders for in-house knowledge-sharing and training initiatives; and engaging in meaningful involvement in professional organizations, conferences, and technical committees Qualifications / Competencies: LicensedProfessional Engineer (PE)in the State of Texas, or ability to obtain by comity; SE licensure a plus Master's degreein civil/structural engineering or related field Minimum 15 yearsof relevant structural engineering industry experience, including technical and project management,with demonstrated expertise in steel and concrete (e.g., post-tensioned, prestressed, and conventional) construction; new design experience in concrete, steel, masonry, and wood a plus. The minimum years of experience may be flexible for candidates who can clearly demonstrate that they are already performing at or above the level of responsibility expected for this position. Excellent technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without a reasonable accommodation. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability. Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate computers, printers, copiers, telephones, voicemail, and other office and field equipment. Requirements may also include: Ability to travel and attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sites Ability to perform inspections of buildings and other structures, both visually and with instruments Ability to safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations, including outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment Ability to lift and carry materials, tools, and other heavy equipment up to 50 lbs. Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle Culture, Compensation, and Benefits:Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists. Clients worldwide seek our expertise to solve the most significant, interesting, and challenging problems in the built world. Our applied experience from more than 175,000 projects combined with unparalleled laboratory and testing capabilities have made WJE a leader in providing innovative yet practical solutions to the clients we serve.Working at WJE is a team endeavor characterized by a culture of trust and personal responsibility. We encourage open communication, continuous learning, innovative thinking, ongoing mentoring, and free-flowing collaboration. We seek highly talented and hard-working individuals who want to be challenged, who want hands-on work, who want to set a higher standard, and who want to be mentored by the industry’s most accomplished experts. People with outstanding Character, unwaveringCommitment to our core and culture, strongExpertise, and genuineEnthusiasm for their work.Learn more about the Extraordinary People we hire at WJE at offers a robust, total compensation structure composed of base salary, incentive pay, and industry-leading benefits: Base salary is determined through consideration of a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role while remaining mindful of our commitment to internal equity. Employees receive variable compensation based on personal and company performance, typically resulting in above-market total compensation. A good faith estimate of the annual starting base salary (gross) is in the following range:$115,650.00 - $192,750.00WJE’s industry-leading, total rewards package enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits, including: Robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, including HSA as well as low and high-deductible PPO options Generous 401(k) matching of 110% for the first 6% of eligible pay, vesting immediately Time off to care for yourself and others Investments in employees’ educational assistance and professional development Learn more about WJE’s total rewards package here.WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr GeoWorld