Facility – Marine Structural Engineer – Technical Lead

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: JMT has an immediate opening for a talented experienced structural engineer to join our firm. The engineer will be involved in the design of a wide variety of facility / marine projects including commercial projects, as well as municipal, state and federal government structures. Acts as the structural lead within a multi-disciplinary team and responsible for delivering all structural project objectives including scope, schedule, and budget. Acts as a technical advisor to less experienced engineers.

The position will involve the management and execution of the entire design process from initial framing plan layout to construction administration. A sound technical background is required. The qualified candidate should possess a high energy level and be a self-motivated engineer who can work within a strong team environment, serving clients on major projects throughout the East Coast.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Work within a multidiscipline design team and perform structural engineering efforts to support the team
• Leads structural team to perform structural framing layout, design calculations, and supporting structural detailing for the development of deliverables such as reports and construction documents
• Develop construction documents using Revit software
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
• Prepare engineering documents for advertisement and construction
• Coordinate with internal and external team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality
• Develop and maintain project specific quality plans
• Oversee and manage assigned staff working on project
• Manage all technical resources on the project team
• Assist Office Managers and Practice Leaders with marketing proposals
• Develop and coordinate structural project scope within technical proposals
• Participate in client presentations
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team

• Proficient in discipline specific design codes, references and software for structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and timber
• Knowledge of Revit or desire to learn Revit
• experience with Finite Element Modeling or Building Systems Analysis Programs (programs like RAM, RISA, ETABS, or SAP2000)
• General knowledge of building construction materials and construction process
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
• Professional Engineer License
• 10+ years’ experience in facility / marine structural engineering
• Related experience in design and production of construction documents for structural systems

Preferred Experience

• Master’s degree in Structural, Civil, or Coastal Engineering.
• PMP or CAPM certification.
• Experience with USACE, Navy, or port authority / port administration projects.
• Familiarity with various delivery methods: Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CMAR, P3.
• Experience with sustainability and resilience strategies in marine infrastructure design.
• Structural engineering (SE) license
• Ability to work as team member in overall group

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Occasional field work at active ports or marine facilities is required and may involve working in outdoor conditions, including exposure to saltwater, marine environments, and varying weather. Occasional lifting of materials up to 25 lbs may be necessary.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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