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POSITION PROFILE


POSITION TITLE:           Two Structural Engineer positions: (Staff Engineer and Senior Licensed Engineer/Project Manager)
REPORTING TO:             Junior position reports to a Project Manager, Senior position reports to Principal-in-Charge
LOCATION:                 San Francisco, CA (94105) SOMA
OUR CLIENT:                Rutherford + Chekene

Website: http://www.ruthchek.com/

R+C is one of the foremost engineering practices in California, providing structural and geotechnical engineering. Established in 1960, we are committed to hands-on involvement with our clients, and to maintaining a friendly and welcoming in-office atmosphere.

Our new building portfolio includes significant collaborations with internationally acclaimed architects on a variety of building types. We pride ourselves in our ability to provide creative and practical solutions that support great architectural visions. Our services also include seismic evaluations and retrofits of existing buildings. We have many new and exciting projects in the institutional and commercial sectors, both here in the U.S., and abroad.

  • RECENT AWARDS:
    • Hollister Courthouse | SEAONC Excellence in Structural Engineering, Award of Merit, New Construction, 2016
    • LBNL Chu Hall (Solar Energy Research Center) | AIA SF Design Awards 2016, Honor Award
    • UC Berkeley Lower Sproul Redevelopment | SEAONC Excellence in Structural Engineering, Award of Merit, Retrofit/Alteration, 2016
    • Stanford Energy System Innovations (Replacement Central Energy Facility) | SEAONC, Excellence in Structural Engineering, Award of Merit, Infrastructure, 2016  & AIA SF Design Awards 2016, Honor Award & ENR’s “Best of the Best” Energy/Industrial Project of the Year
    • SFO New Air Traffic Control Tower | SEAONC Excellence in Structural Engineering, Award of Excellence, Landmark, 2016

  • EXCITING/RECENT PROJECTS:
    • New Hospital Bed Tower in Fresno
    • New Childcare and Office Buildings for Biopharmaceutical Client in the Peninsula
    • San Francisco International Airport, New Boarding Area B & Terminal 1 Renovation
    • Over 1 million square feet of new commercial laboratory buildings for BMR(Black Rock) at Foster City, South San Francisco and Fremont
    • UCSF Mission Bay Precision Cancer Center
    • Google TI work
    • Stanford Biomedical Innovation
    • San Jose Performing Arts
    • Frost Amphitheater at Stanford
    • UCSB Lecture Hall and Theatre
We are seeking two Structural Engineers to join our team, to help us manage our growth and work on the next interesting projects. Build your career with us!  If you are interested in joining a dynamic and growing team, we want to hear from you.

These are salaried, full time positions, with benefits.

The position is posted here: www.lockeandkey.com/jobs/JobOpenings/job_opening_167.php

  • POSITIONS OVERVIEW:

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER/PROJECT MANAGER

You will be working as part of a firm-wide team to manage and work on all aspects of engineering including analysis and design for a variety of high-profile projects. This is a great opportunity for a candidate eager to collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams, using cutting-edge technology and processes to deliver excellent design.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
  • Manage the structural design effort for a variety of complex and interesting projects.
  • Interact directly with design first world-class architects.
  • Apply skills, knowledge and expertise to collaborate with all project team members to:
    • Identify scope of services and required information and steps to meet project commitments.
    • Obtain information, decisions and approvals as necessary to meet project commitments.
    • Present engineering concepts and lead discussion of concerns with project team.
    • Maintain awareness of applicable design standards, regulations and approval processes.
  • Complete structural engineering design activities including review of applicable building codes, performing structural analysis and calculations, developing construction drawing and details, assembling project specifications, reviewing shop drawings and performing construction administration activities.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
  • 8-11 years of working experience in the structural engineering field.
  • Experience designing building structures in concrete and steel.
  • Experience with a variety of structural analysis software: ECAD, SAFE, RAM, ETABS, and SAP90.
  • Ability to manage projects and engineering staff.
EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:
  • S. Degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Structural.
  • Master’s Degree a plus.
  • SE Required.

STAFF ENGINEER

You will be responsible for performing structural analysis, design tasks and engineering modeling assignments for a variety of building types, sizes and materials. Additionally, you will be assisting project teams on assignments ranging from conceptual design to final construction documentation to construction administration.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
  • Work independently to complete structural engineering responsibilities and coordinate activities with the Project Manager and other project team members.
  • Perform structural analysis and design of building structures, prepare construction documents including structural detailing and coordination with other disciplines, provide construction administration services, attend meetings and site visits.
  • Collaborate with the Project Principals to provide quality service and solutions in response to the client's needs. Communicate with regulatory authorities as needed.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
  • 3-6 years of working experience in the structural engineering field.
  • Experience designing building structures in concrete and steel.
  • Experience with a variety of structural analysis software: ECAD, SAFE, RAM, ETABS, and SAP90.
  • Experience with Perform 3D is a plus.
  • Experience with Revit Structure is a plus.
EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:
  • S. Degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Structural.
  • Master’s Degree a plus.
  • California PE and SE preferred.
 
  • ATTRIBUTES/CAPABILITIES:
Candidates should have strong analytical, detailing, communication and interpersonal skills and should be able to develop and maintain good relationships with industry peers.
We are looking for employees who enjoy engaging with architects, owners, contractors, clients and other external team members.
We are seeking engineers who are able to jump into a project and start working immediately.
Ability to resolve issues and complete work per deadlines efficiently. Ability to work well on a project team.

  • REWARDS/BENEFITS/COMPENSATION:
Rutherford + Chekene offers a competitive salary and benefits package: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid personal time off, 401(k) plan, and continuing education allowance. We believe in developing employees to be the best they can be in their professional life, with a genuine work-life balance. R+C is an equal opportunity employer.

  • TO APPLY:
Please email your resume and cover letter with “Structural Engineer” in the subject line. Local candidates only. Qualified resumes with cover letter will receive notification of receipt. Please not send your resume to the client directly.

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