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Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

• In depth knowledge and continuing education of mass timber code requirements and evolution of standards across multiple jurisdictions.
• In depth knowledge and continuing education of mass timber supply chain.
• Ability to independently engage project stakeholders including owner, architect, engineers, etc. while representing Swinerton in the highest regard with the goal of getting specified as an Engineer, Procure, and Construct (EPC) contractor of choice.
• Coordinate, schedule, and present to the AEC community.
• National travel as needed to support Swinerton/Timberlab jobsites and AEC events.
• Travel between Portland, OR, Greenville, SC and Seattle, WA roughly 6 to 8 weeks per year.
• Support Swinerton/Timberlab (both regionally and nationally) in the pursuit of mass timber projects (regional travel as needed up to 1 week per month)
• International travel as needed for education and relational development of global supply chain (1 week per year.)
• Assist in management and implementation of R&D projects, and technical marketing content creation for completed R&D projects.
• Perform project feasibility studies.
• Structural Engineering for concept and pursuit projects.
• Structural Engineering for delegated design timber and specialty engineering of timber systems
• Structural Engineering for awarded jobs in progress (JIP.)
• Structural Engineering for bracing, lifting and other temporary construction methods for mass timber installation
• Assist with, develop and/or publish articles on thought leadership, R&D, and other structural engineering concepts.
• Provide analysis of all structural systems in project feasibility stage and during design management phase, including, but not limited to, concrete frames, structural steel frames, precast frames, wood stick-built frames, cold formed metal frames, and mass timber frames.
• Assist with preconstruction efforts for mass timber projects through design and shop drawing phases.
• Work with and coordinate with the Virtual Design and Construction (VD&C) department to provide mass timber feasibility drawings, contract documents, delegated design submittals and shop drawings for required deliverables.

• Coordinate, manage, and supervise the work of subordinate engineering members and support staff.
• Assist with and develop skillset with cost model creation
• Assist with procurement opportunities globally to provide a well-coordinated and cost-effective mass timber frame.
• Plan and lead the preconstruction strategy meeting on the approach to projects structural design and related cost estimate.
• Assure that potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with senior management.
• Act as document reviewer and advisor for constructability and value analysis.
• Participate in preparation of proposals for new business.
• Know and use cost control system
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 4 year Engineering degree, or equivalent experience
• Structural design experience (4 years minimum)
• Timber structural design experience (3 years, including supervisory skills.)
• Master's Degree preferred in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering
• Timber design coursework required
• PE registration required
• SE registration preferred
• Mass Timber design experience required (2 years minimum)
• Proficient knowledge of US structural design codes (including timber, steel and concrete)
• Drafting experience in Revit or similar software.
• Basic Microsoft products computer skills required
• Strong and effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong understanding of structural engineering fundamentals.
• Leadership ability.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Detail oriented and self motivated
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Occasional exposure to dust and fumes, electric shock, radiation, toxic/caustic chemicals
• Requires frequent stooping/bending/crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 20 or more lbs.
• Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, and talk, and possess depth perception.
• Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high exposed places.
• The noise intensity level is high.

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned