Structural Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead in the structural design development of ICON’s Concrete 3D-Printed (C3DP) wall system for various projects throughout the United States.
• Structural calculations for enclosure and wall system design in coordination with other ICON departments
• Conduct structural performance evaluation and diagnostics, for design development, certification and testing
• Propose structural designs for optimal performance by utilizing novel methodologies such computational design
• Lead the evaluation of ICON’s structural building systems for compliance with building codes, standards and performance criteria
• Provide senior-level design input on foundation systems for a variety of conditions and locations while incorporating requirements from construction and hardware teams.
• Perform field testing and building inspections of new and existing projects.
• Participate in site observations, test preparation, procedures, results, with project team and clients and reporting matters
• Prepare and submit engineering reports for assigned projects and tasks
• Review architectural and structural drawings prepared by 3rd party consultants for conformance with ICON standards and details
• Review shop drawings and submittals from 3rd party contractors for conformance with ICON standards and details
• Prepare and manage budgets for assigned projects or tasks
• In and out of state overnight travel, as required for assigned projects and tasks (typically no more than 1 - 2 nights)

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 or more years of relevant work experience
• Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering or related discipline
• Licensed PE in state of residence with the ability to get licensed in Texas in 6 - 8 weeks.
• Experience in concrete structural design
• Experience with structural  analysis and computer aided design tools 
• Experience in computational mechanics and/or numerical programming 
• Experience in technical writing and in field or lab testing
• Knowledge of AutoCad, Revit, NavisWorks and Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
• An intuition of building physics that enables the candidate to act as a resource for design teams and advise on the efficacy of proposed design solutions.
• Experience leading or carrying out research initiatives that advance the practice’s understanding of how buildings function both technically and socially
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English- spoken and written
• Strong organizational skills, and the ability to  meet critical deadlines and budget time
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Able to read and understand building envelope drawings including wall cladding systems, curtain wall, window and door systems, waterproofing, and roofing. 
• Working knowledge of test methods and standards associated with the testing of building structural systems required for code compliance
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings and specifications
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks
• Ability to develop and maintain good rapport with clients, designers, contractors, etc.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Architectural Engineering Degree
• Master’s degree or higher in a related discipline
• 5+ years of professional experience working on complex, concrete structural projects within a design-build environment
• LEED Accredited Professional designation
• Experience and familiarity with sustainability aspects of structural material systems (e.g. carbon content, and life cycle assessment)
• Strong expertise in computational design software and programming; Experience with Trimble Tekla, Autodesk Forge, CATIA