Staff Engineer

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a highly motivated, knowledgeable, and versatile individual to join our engineering staff. This role will work closely with our technicians, clients, and other engineers on all aspects of projects within our Testing, Monitoring, and Engineering Program. Tasks may include planning and implementing of testing/monitoring program on various structure types (dams, bridges, buildings), coordination with clients, field installation, field testing, interpretation of data, code-based calculations, and report writing. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a growth-oriented professional consulting group where you will work with and be mentored by senior technical staff.

What You’ll Do:

Engineering Tasks

• Development of instrumentation plans and testing documents to meet overall project requirements and scope
• Work directly with Project Manager on project coordination, planning, and logistics
• Making engineering decisions while on jobsites to ensure a safe and effective field deployment
• Updating documents and photos upon project completion and provide lessons learned to team
• Review and interpret project data so that conclusions can be drawn and reported to our clients
• Assist analysis team with project deliverables through project reports and findings
• Use of various design codes in computing structural capacities and allowable serviceability limit states

On-Site Installation

• Lead field Projects in a site supervisor role
• Coordinate travel for team members
• Follow and execute project plans on budget and on time
• Consistently evaluate processes and procedures and recommend cost-saving ideas
• Review or complete client facing documentation (Submittals, daily field logs, Workplans, etc...)
• Ensure adherence to project specifications and contractual requirements
• Perform installation of instrumentation systems, new instruments, or replacement instruments
• Troubleshoot and fix malfunctioning instruments
• Work in a variety of conditions including working at heights, overnight shifts, and in all types of weather conditions

Project Support:

• Travel to select field projects to perform sensor installations or troubleshooting as needed
• Other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates

What You Need to Be Successful:

• Experience with instrumentation, testing, monitoring, and/or structural health monitoring
• Hands on experience with load rating projects
• Proficient experience with AutoCAD and exposure to other software and programming (MATLAB, Python, VBA, among others)
• Experience and understanding of AASHTO design codes, rating manuals, and other guidance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills that can address multiple audiences
• Strong knowledge and understanding of structural mechanics
• Additional experience in the construction industry or with finite element modeling
• Proficient using various hand tools and power tools
• Experience operating machinery (i.e. Mobile Elevating Work Platform
• Able to lift at least 50lbs and have stamina for moderate physical activity during typical workhours
  
  You Are:
• Excited by solving challenging problems and aren’t afraid to think outside the box
• A natural self-starter who prides themselves on delivering quality products
• Flexible and have the ability to adapt to different work on a variety of projects
• Knowledgeable in variety of engineering solutions for testing and monitoring
• Ready to develop personally and professionally with a growing company
• Comfortable working at heights (200+)
• Detail oriented and organized

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree Engineering
• 1-3 years structural engineering experience (design, analysis, or construction management)
• Engineer In Training (EIT) required or ability to obtain EIT within 6 months of hire
• Willing to travel (50%+ field work) and conduct field work
• SPRAT L1 Certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire

Benefits and Compensation:

Starting Salary Range: $72,500 - $90,000 per year

We commit to providing an industry-leading rewards package that supports your health, retirement, lifestyle, and career goals including:

• Paid Time off
• Comp time for overtime worked
• Paid Holidays
• 401k with company match
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance- 100% employee paid by BDI
• Dental and Vision coverage offerings
• Voluntary Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

BDI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.