Associate Structural Engineer

Associate Structural Engineer

Location WA - Spokane

Job Family Design, Engineering, and Modeling

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Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services

• engineering and design

• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are currently seeking an Associate Structural Engineer to join our team as a member of our Engineering and Design division. The structural engineering team at McKinstry supports almost all of our business units across the McKinstry enterprise. We support our construction teams designing support systems for MEP equipment, our renewable energy teams in our solar and eco-district work, our off-site manufacturing group in scaling production products and pre-fab systems and our architectural metals group with façade support system design. We also support our in-house architectural team on select new building consulting projects as well as multi-discipline engineering projects.

The Associate Engineer position is a mix of brains and brawn. You will be a day-to-day project manager, a technical leader, mentor and structural engineer of record for your work. As a team leader, you will mentor, coach and supervise junior staff and join the New Construction team’s leadership group, helping to steer our direction. Your role will also include technical resource responsibilities to support McKinstry construction, field and detailing teams.

Our structural team’s primary goal is to deliver pragmatic and efficient designs that are coordinated with our fabrication and field installation preferences. At McKinstry, you can expect direct / real-time feedback from shop, detailing, field and construction teams for self-performed designs and project challenges. We are fabrication and installation focused. This fast-paced and dynamic environment is where our team operates and where we provide the most value to the different business units that we support. You will get to wear many hats in this role and leveraging excellent communication skills and initiative will be key differentiators for our team.

Engineers at McKinstry are unsurpassed in their ability to combine innovative problem solving with common sense design applications. Because of our design, build, operate, and maintain (DBOM) process and in-house manufacturing capabilities, McKinstry engineers impact every facet of design and construction.

Responsibilities include:

• Act as the project manager and engineer of record on an array of projects and scales.

• Develop and deliver best-in-class designs.

• Assist with strategic initiatives within Engineering & Design.

• Plan and execute your project work to ensure seamless delivery

• Lead quality assurance for your projects to comply with McKinstry and client standards.

• Lead engineering sales efforts with internal and external clients --including developing fees & proposals.

• Build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with customers both internal and external.

• Mentor and supervise staff

What we would like to see from you:

• Ten (10) years of experience in the industry with proven team leadership and project management experience.

• Structural Professional Engineering license in WA required. Other states in the PNW desired.

• Washington Structural Engineer (SE) license is desired.

• Experience with structural design for construction and manufacturing is desired.

• Working knowledge of structural design in Revit and AutoCAD is required. We also heavily use BlueBeam Studio for project work. Knowledge of other structural BIM tools such as Tekla is beneficial, as in proficiency in NavisWorks.

• Structural analysis tools:

• We currently use RISA 3-D, Stati-Calc, RISA Connection, and ENERCALC in our workflow and experience with those tools is preferred.

• Desired tool experience: E-TABS, Bently (Staad, RAM) and SAP2000

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay

• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan

• Paid time off and holidays

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance

• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave

• Transgender inclusive benefits

• Commuter benefits

• Pet insurance

• “Building Good” paid community service time

• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University

• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $111,420 - $168,300 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is _ _ contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

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