Structural Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

Kforce has a client in Palo Alto, CA that is seeking a Structural Engineer. What to

Expect:

Our client has an outstanding opportunity for a results-driven Structural Engineer to join our Infrastructure Engineering team. This individual will support the design and construction of a variety of new projects and renovations to existing industrial, manufacturing, and office facilities. You will be integral to the design and construction activities of multiple critical capex projects while working with internal and external stakeholders, interfacing end users, Construction Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering teams.

What You'll Do:

• Coordinate structural design on multidiscipline project teams including Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Piping/Plumbing (MEP) professionals
• Conduct structural analysis and design of concrete, steel, wood, masonry and different type of structural systems for lateral and gravity forces, along with the creation of justifying structural calculations
• Make technical assumptions, think independently to complete assigned work, and draw conclusions based on engineering judgement
• Present 30% 60% 90% design reviews to stakeholders and multi-discipline teams
• Complete field work independently or with the design team
• Provide planning estimates with limited scoping information
• Manage structural projects from estimating through construction
• Support bidding and construction admin, RFI review, Submittal and Shop drawing approvals, and response to field issues
• Direct, develop and mentor less experienced engineering staff

REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering, or the equivalent in experience, and minimum 5 years of experience with structural design and engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in CA preferred
• Knowledge of software such as

ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, RISA 3D, RAM

Structural System, BIM/CAD modeling tools (Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD)

• Advanced level understanding of California building code and structural design standards
• Advanced proficiency in structural design with various materials such as steel, concrete, Unistrut, cold-form steel, steel welding and reinforcement details of concrete
• Advanced proficiency in lateral (seismic/wind) and foundation design and related code requirement
• Advanced proficiency in design considering constructability and construction sequence for fabrication/installation
• Advanced proficiency in developing structural plans, details and supporting calculations for Permit and Construction packages including responding to Plan Check
• Experience in structural design of buildings for high-tech infrastructure, industrial, or operational facilities (automobile manufacturing, semiconductor, solar, battery, etc.

) is huge plus The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note:

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