Structural Project Engineer I

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are currently seeking a Structural Project Engineer I to join our team as a member of our Engineering and Design division. Engineers at McKinstry are unsurpassed in their ability to combine innovative problem solving with common sense design applications. Because of our design, build, operate, and maintain (DBOM) process, McKinstry engineers concern themselves not just with the construction of a building, but how it will operate over its entire lifetime. Every design choice is made toward one goal – delivering high-performance buildings that ensure occupant comfort and safety, keep energy/operating costs low, maximize client profitability, and protect the environment. Responsibilities for the role include:

Project Management

• Documents project correspondence, issues, decisions, and directions.
• Learns and follows McKinstry Engineering standards and procedures.
• Contributes to tasks on multiple projects and timelines concurrently.
• Manages own workload to deliver assigned tasks on time and within the budget.
• Identifies training, coaching, and support needed to complete assigned tasks.
• Prepare detailed construction documents (engineering drawings & calculations) for permit and construction.
• Coordinates with internal design team on the development of drafting/modeling and design tasks.
• Provide engineering analysis to support sales, engineering and construction teams.
• Demonstrates an understanding of overall project objectives and make design decisions that balance project goals with company capabilities.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of McKinstry design standards.
• Successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Capable of working collaboratively with design/construction teams. 

Design

• Develops familiarity in structural systems design, including seismic anchorage calculations associated with equipment anchorage and multi-discipline coordination.
• Performs engineering calculations, design, and drafting tasks.
• Produces design drawings and building information models for construction.
• Pursues an understanding of the technical foundation of design activities and decisions.
• Steel, concrete and wood design experience along with light gauge steel.
• Seismic design experience that may include building lateral force resisting systems to seismic anchorage for non-structural components including vib-iso design.
• Structural modeling, analysis and design (strong technical and analytical background required).
• Producing calculations, reports and construction drawings.
• Strong building science and construction/fabrication background.

What You Need to be Successful at McKinstry:

• Internship or one (1) year experience in a related field. 
• Bachelor’s degree in structural engineering, civil engineering, architectural engineer or a related engineering discipline required. Masters degree preferred.
• In office work preferred but we have a flexible work approach.
• Onsite construction experience considered and welcome.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Knowledge of Revit preferred. Knowledge of other CAD/BIM tools welcome.
• Familiarity with MATLAB, VBA, Python and structural analysis software (Bentley platform, enercalc, RISA, SAP 2000 software tool welcome)
• Engineering in Training Certificate required or achieved within a year of hire date. 
• Knowledge of building codes in multiple jurisdictions preferred.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• “Building Good” paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $31.02- $47.26 per hour; however, base pay offered my vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This is a non-exempt role and will be paid hourly. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity. 

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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