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Element Consulting Inc. is looking for a Structural Engineer with 5 years of experience in managing the structural aspects in commercial and/or public or education facility construction project.
Duties:
- Make recommendations, consults with, and gives technical direction to commissioned architects or structural engineers
- Provide technical direction to lower-level staff in the Structural Engineering Unit
- Evaluate plans and specifications submitted by commissioned or consulting structural engineers
- Submit provisions for commissioning by including structural recommendations
- Support in the planning and maintenance of structural engineering guidelines
- Assist in developing District structural engineering policies
- Investigate and create reports for structural engineering systems, structural components and installation to advise contractors, commissioned architects and engineers and District Construction Inspectors
- Assign structural testing materials and inspection to laboratories and review test reports
- Examine soil tests’ information and make appropriate recommendations regarding structural foundations and structures to be constructed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
Required Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years full time paid professional experience in similar or equivalent position involved in managing the structural aspects in commercial and/or public or educational facility construction projects
- REQUIRED: Valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in Structural Engineering issued by the California State Board of Registration of Civil and Professional Engineers (must be kept valid during term of employment)
Required Education:
- Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Structural Engineering and courses in management
- Education may be waived with extensive experience and valid Certificate of Registration as Professional Structural Engineer
Salary dependent on education and experience. Salary range: $150K-$170K
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