Job Details
SMRT is a multi-disciplinary, full-service architecture and engineering firm specializing in the design of high-performing, complex and sustainable environments nationwide with a concentration in the Northeast. We are committed to partnership and collaboration with our clients and colleagues, and to creating opportunities for our staff to hone their expertise and advance their careers through personal growth and professional success. SMRT enjoys longevity and stability; our strategic vision provides for a strong and exciting future of continued growth and expansion.
The Structural group at SMRT is an active participant in the design of our projects from inception through construction. We participate in early conceptual work to determine the best-fit structure and impacts to the primary project goals. We are fully engaged during design through on-going coordination with our site/civil, architectural, interiors, mechanical, electrical and plumbing groups. During construction we work closely with our construction partners to maintain the quality and primary goals of our designs.
SMRT has an immediate opening for a full-time structural engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of structural systems for existing and new buildings across a variety of market sectors. In this role candidates will collaborate with a multidisciplinary project team to develop high-quality designs to advance the client's vision. For an experienced licensed candidate, with consulting engineering or A/E office experience, the opportunity exists to work independently at any of our office locations - Portland, Maine; Bangor, Maine; Andover, MA or Schenectady, NY. SMRT is committed to reducing the impact of our designs on the environment and to following the goals of the SE 2050 commitment program to achieve net zero embodied carbon structures by 2050. The successful candidate will work closely with our in-house sustainability and design excellence teams to further these goals.
Typical Responsibilities and Requirements:
- Professional Engineer or Experienced Engineer Intern with the ability and goal to become a PE.
- Ability to prepare structural calculations, specifications, reports, construction documents and to develop analysis models.
- Communicate and coordinate with structural team members, architects, and other engineering disciplines, vendors, contractors, and other other consultants throughout the project.
- Strong understanding of structural building systems (concrete, masonry, structural steel, mass timber) and how to clearly document the systems in a drawing package.
- Conduct site investigations to document existing conditions
- Strong communication skills , both written and spoken
- Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines on multiple projects
- Ability to work as part of a team
SMRT rewards hard work and creativity with a competitive compensation package that includes:
- Flexible work environment
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, community service) starting at 6 weeks
- Healthcare, dental and life insurance benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with automatic company contribution
- Education and training assistance
- Reimbursement for licensure
SMRT is an open culture of listening, communicating and knowledge sharing. We value collegiality, individual and collective energy, leadership and innovation.
SMRT is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition or disability or any other legally protected status.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (minimum) in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering
- Minimum 4 years' experience in an A/E consultant or multi-disciplinary office environment.
- Experience with structural design software (RISA, RAM, Tekla, RAM or similar)
- Proficient in computer aided design software, specifically Revit and AutoCad.