Entry-Level Structural or Architectural Engineering Associate - Cleveland, United States - Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

Description

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

(WJE) is seeking an early-career Associate with a background in structural engineering, architecture, architectural engineering, or building science to join the team in our office.

WJE is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists. Clients worldwide seek our expertise to solve the most significant, interesting, and challenging problems in the built world.

Our applied experience from more than 175,000 projects combined with unparalleled laboratory and testing capabilities have made WJE a leader in providing innovative yet practical solutions to the clients we serve.

Working at WJE is a team endeavor characterized by a culture of trust and personal responsibility. We encourage open communication, continuous learning, innovative thinking, ongoing mentoring, and free-flowing collaboration.

We seek highly talented and hard-working individuals who want to be challenged, who want hands-on work, who want to set a higher standard, and who want to be mentored by the industry's most accomplished experts.

People with outstanding

C haracter, unwavering

C ommitment to our core and culture, strong

E xpertise, and genuine

E nthusiasm for their work

If you are enthusiastic about solving problems, curious about the built world, and are committed to doing exceptional work - we want you on our team .

Responsibilities:
Perform hands-on forensic investigations, condition assessments, and construction observations, which may include documenting distress and collecting test samples

Conduct field testing and gather data using a variety of technologies including digital instrumentation and imaging tools

Analyze data and research modern and historic construction documents, governing codes, and design guidelines to facilitate analysis, problem-solving, and repair design

Complete analysis using a combination of advanced analysis software and calculations

Assist with drafting and preparation of conceptual, preliminary, and final client deliverables, including structural and architectural construction drawings, specifications, written reports, and presentations

Interface with project teams, clients, contractors, and other architectural and engineering disciplines

Assume responsibility for key aspects of projects and complete assignments with limited oversight, under the guidance of licensed professionals


Qualifications:
Master's degree or better in architecture, architectural engineering, building science, structural engineering or related field, from an accredited program

Solid foundation in architectural and/or structural engineering principles with demonstrated interest in the investigation, rehabilitation, construction, and design of various modern and historic structures, building systems, and construction materials

Relevant internship and/or research experience

Effective technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills

Proactive team player willing to take on various responsibilities and work independently

Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing demands while maintaining 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.

This position requires visual acuity and listening ability.

Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate office and field equipment such as computers, printers, fax, copier, telephone, voice mail system, and other office and field equipment.

Requirements may also include:
Ability to 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 lift and carry materials and equipment up to 50 lbs.

Ability to perform work in the temperature extremes presented by work in the outdoors

Ability to read construction drawings, diagrams, printed materials, and computer screens

Ability to record data clearly and write passages for reports, letters, etc.

Ability to travel

Ability to safely work at heights

Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment

Ability to understand and appreciate safety training specific to numerous workplace and construction hazards

Ability to safely work in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations

Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment

Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle

Annual starting base salary (gross): $73,280-$109,920.

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 .

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.

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.

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