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    Structural Engineer - Austin, United States - Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

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    Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking a curious, committed, and enthusiastic Structural Engineer to join our civil infrastructure team in Austin, Texas. Interested in another WJE location?Search for additional opportunities at

    WJE's civil infrastructure team focuses on solving, repairing, and avoiding structural engineering problems for a variety of civil infrastructure projects, including bridges, ports and marine structures, water and wastewater treatment plants, nuclear structures, tunnels, dams, and other energy and industrial sectors.

    Building on the industry experience you bring to WJE, our team will commit to your development into a well-rounded consultant; facilitating your continued deepening of technical expertise and project management skills, encouraging your participation in industry professional development opportunities, and supporting your desire to make a meaningful impact in your field.

    At WJE, we spend almost as much time in the field, up close and personal with our projects, as we do in the office. If you are a critical thinker, curious about how things work, and not afraid to get your hands dirty, we want you on our team Learn more about the Extraordinary People we hire at WJE.

    Responsibilities:
    • Assume responsibility for the day-to-day success of multiple projects, including serving as the technical project lead, acting as primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project teams; training and mentoring teammates; and managing small-to-medium projects, as appropriate
    • Perform on-site investigations, condition assessments, and construction administration, which may include documenting distress, performance evaluation, and field testing, collecting data and samples, and troubleshooting details
    • Analyze field data and perform research and review of modern and historic construction documents, governing codes, and design guidelines to facilitate analysis, problem-solving, and repair design
    • Complete analysis using a combination of hand calculations and analysis software
    • Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and final client deliverables, including written reports, calculation packets, structural construction documents, repair design details (developed by hand and in CAD), and project specifications
    • Contribute to company-wide objectives through involvement in office and company development initiatives, in-house Technical Resource Groups (TRGs) and research projects, and relevant industry committees and professional organizations
    Qualifications/Competencies:
    • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas or ability to obtain by comity; SE licensure a plus
    • Master's degree in civil/structural engineering or related field; significant relevant expertise will be considered in lieu of an advanced degree
    • Minimum five years of relevant structural engineering industry experience, with a demonstrated interest in civil infrastructure and/or problem-solving (e.g., failure/damage investigation; non-destructive evaluation and instrumentation; structural analysis and design for repair, retrofit, and rehabilitation of existing structures)
    • Effective technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills
    • Team player mindset with a willingness to proactively take on various roles and responsibilities
    • Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing demands, while maintaining productive interpersonal relationships and a high standard of excellence, integrity, and attention to detail
    Physical Requirements:

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without a reasonable accommodation. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability. Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate office and field equipment such as computer, printer, fax, copier, telephone, voice mail system, and other office and field equipment. Requirements may also include:
    • Ability to travel and attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sites
    • Ability to perform inspections of buildings and other structures, both visually and with instruments
    • Ability to safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations, including outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes
    • Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment
    • Ability to lift and carry materials, tools, and other heavy equipment up to 50 lbs.
    • Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment
    • Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle
    • Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and authorization to work and travel throughout the United States without restrictions
    Why Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE):

    With offices across the country, a growing international presence, and unparalleled laboratory and testing capabilities, WJE is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists committed to helping solve, repair, and avoid problems in the built world. WJE Associates have the opportunity to learn from and grow alongside industry-leading experts (locally and company-wide) in a challenging yet collaborative environment.

    WJEis an employee-owned company that employsa diverse group of C2E2people—people with outstandingCharacter, unwaveringCommitment to our core and culture, strongExpertise, and genuineEnthusiasm for their work. Our extraordinary people enjoy a fulfilling and flexible work environment: one that is inclusive and genuinely values and fairly treats every employee; one that is based on trust and personal responsibility; one that encourages open communication, continued learning, innovative thinking, excellence, and teamwork; and one that provides each employee a combined opportunity for personal, professional, and financial growth that is unsurpassed in our business. Learn more at

    Annual starting base salary (gross): $93,000 to $122,000. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on several factors including consideration for a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base salary is one component of our total compensation package for employees. WJE offers an industry-leading total rewards package that enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits including robust and affordable health plans, generous 401(k) matching and bonus programs, time off to care for yourself and others, and investments in employees' professional development, to name a few. More information on WJE's total rewards package can be found at

    WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply including individuals with disabilities, minorities, women, and protected veterans (VEVRAA federal contractor).

    WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances.

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    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)

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