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President’s Message pp. 1-2
Upcoming Events pp. 2-4
Committee News p. 5
Excellence in Engineering p. 5
Postcard Design Contest p.8 Job Forum pp. 8-13
FEB 2019
575 Market Street, Suite 2125 | San Francisco, CA 94105-2870 email : off [email protected] | 415-974-5147
www.seaonc.org
Vol. XXII, No. 2
Our mission: To advance the practice of structural engineering, to build community among our members, and to educate the public regarding the structural engineering profession.
Our vision: A world in which structural engineers are valued by the public for their contributions to building a safer and stronger community. See our History, Mission Statement, and Bylaws for more information.
Posting for Membership In order to view new applicants posting for membership, please visit our website www.seaonc.org.
HOW TO GET INVOLVEDBecome a member: Select the appropriate membership level for you and complete the applicationMonthly meetings: Meet and mingle with fellow engineers. Register through the link in this month’s newsletterJoin a committee: Click here to see a description of each committee, contact the committee chair to ask how you can help, and how to join the committee email list.Make a suggestion: Have an idea and want to help with something that SEAONC is not already pursuing? Email the SEAONC Office. Ad-hoc committees can address specific needs.Become a sponsor: Support SEAONC and showcase your company’s services at the SEAONC events through sponsorship!
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEINSIDE THIS ISSUE
Structural Engineers AssociationO F N O R T H E R N C A L I F O R N I A
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When I was elected Vice President in 2017, I asked a few past SEAONC presidents for advice. Perhaps the best advice that I received was from Jon Kiland. Jon said I wouldn’t be able to do everything that I wanted to do or everything that needed to be done, so I should pick one or two issues that I felt were most important and focus on getting those done during my presidency.
I had some big picture ideas for what I wanted to do as president. I wanted to encourage more public outreach and volunteerism. I wanted to provide more business training opportunities to structural engineers.
I wanted to increase the level of equity and engagement in our profession. I wanted more SEAONC members engaged in code and standards development. I wanted to promote educational opportunities. I wanted to strengthen SEAONC’s relationships with SEAOC and NCSEA. I wanted to encourage structural engineering as a profession to college and high school students. These ideas all had the same importance to me, so I struggled with trying to decide which one or two of these I wanted to focus on as president.
Then it occurred to me that there are SEAONC committees charged with working on all of these initiatives and then some. Thus, if I and the SEAONC Board could strengthen their support for these committees, then the committees could then focus more on accomplishing these goals. I found the one thing that I wanted to focus on.
I have worked to encourage our committees to work together on common goals and objectives. At the Board/Committee Chair dinner everyone was given a copy of the charges for every SEAONC committee, so that every committee chair and Board member knew what each committee was working on. I am encouraged by the increasing level of communication and coordination between the committees since then, including for example the joint committee meeting on the new San Francisco tall building guidelines happening this month.
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While the SEAONC president perhaps should not show favoritism to any one committee, I still have a soft spot for the Construction Quality Assurance Committee. The CQA Committee was the first committee that I was an active participant in and the first committee that I served as chair of. My experience with this committee showed me how SEAONC can contribute to bettering our profession and also provided me my first experience in leadership. Since I joined the CQA Committee in 2002, its members have written several guidelines related to construction administration and special inspection, including guidelines for special inspection and structural observation, reviewing welding procedure specifications, reviewing concrete mix designs and inspecting wood framed construction. The committee has continued producing new guidelines, updating existing guidelines and responding to member questions about construction and inspection even though their active membership has declined over the last few years and their associated SEAOC committee has become inactive. The CQA committee is looking to infuse their membership with new, active members who are willing to share their lessons learned from construction administration and special inspection and build upon the extensive library of guidelines developed by the committee. Joining the committee is as easy as signing up on the website or by emailing the committee at [email protected].
Another important committee is the nominating committee for next year’s Board, which will be formed at our February association meetings in San Francisco and Mountain View. I encourage you all to come and help form the committee that will discern and nominate the next leaders of SEAONC!
Join us on Tuesday, February 5th for a presentation on Chase Center Arena in the Mission Bay neighborhood of San Francisco, which will be the new home to the Golden State Warriors beginning in the 2019 season. Magnusson Klemencic Associates provided structural engineering services, including on-site support during construction of the primary structure.
SEAONC February Monthly Meeting: Chase Center Arena: Golden State Warriors Arena
Date: Tuesday, February 5, 2019Registration/Happy Hour: 5:00 pm
Program: 6:00 pmLocation: Delancey Street Screening Room
600 The EmbarcaderoSan Francisco, CA 94107
U P C O M I N G E V E N T S SEAONC February Monthly
Meeting• February 5, 2019 • Registration: 5:00 pm• Program: 6:00 pm• Delancey Street Screening Room, San Francisco
Business Forum Project Management Bootcamp
• February 9, 2019 • Program 8:30 am - 5:00 pm• SGH, San Francisco, CA
Spring Seminar• March 13 & 20, 2019 • Registration: 5:15 pm• Program: 6:00 pm• PG&E Auditorium, San Francisco
Click here to view our Events Calendar and to register.
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The A/E/C Project Management Bootcamp is a 1-day intensive program guaranteed to help A/E/C project managers improve project delivery, financial performance and client satisfaction. SEAONC Business Forum is very excitied to collaborate with PSMJ and bring this training session to San Francisco on February. 9, 2019.
Project managers are key to every job’s success. How do they project the firm’s financial interest and achieve the client’s business objectives? Here are five ways that this Bootcamp provides real-world strategies that are guaranteed to take your firm to new levels of revenue, profit and client satisfaction:
1. Turns each Project Manager into a profit center: The best PMs understand not only how to schedule and budget, but also how to wisely manage the business—ensuring each job’s profitability. This Bootcamp gives you inside techniques of A/E/C firm business management as applied to each job.
2. Empowers Project Managers to ensure customer satisfaction: This training shows PMs how to regularly monitor clients’ happiness quotient, nurture good business relationships and report back to management at the first sign of something amiss.
3. Teaches Project Managers to enforce on-time, under-budget performance: The A/E/C Project Management Bootcamp teaches PMs budgeting and scheduling discipline for the real world . . . plus how to hold all team members—including the client—responsible for staying on course.
4. Transforms Project Managers into new business generators: Few members of your team are better positioned to sell new business, especially upselling and cross-selling, than PMs. This training teaches you how to see—and seize—new business opportunities.
5. Helps Project Managers become business leaders: Today’s PMs have the potential to become your firm’s future leaders. This Bootcamp shows you how to visualize the big picture, then internalize and represent the firm’s business goals to the outside world.
Business Forum and PSMJ Present:1-Day Project Management Bootcamp
Date: Saturday, February 9, 2019Program: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Simpson Gumpertz & Heger100 Pine Street, Suite 1600San Francisco, CA 94111
Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
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Wyatt Henderson and Emily Carlip of Magnusson Klemencic Associates will present a summary of the project, discuss special structural considerations for arenas and will share lessons learned during the on-site structural representation phase.
Speakers:Wyatt Henderson, P.E., S.E.
Wyatt is a Senior Associate and a key member of MKA’s Sports Specialist Group with experience throughout the United States and internationally. He has worked on projects in a variety of configurations including arenas, stadiums and sports related facilities for the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, MLS and universities.
Emily Carlip, P.E., S.E.
Emily is a Senior Design Engineer at MKA and a key member of the Sports Specialist Group. Her portfolio includes projects from Coast to Coast and some of MKA’s largest U.S. developments, such as Chase Center in San Francisco, a project for which she provided on-site resident structural engineering services.
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SPRING SEMINAR 2019FEMA P-2006 - ASCE 41 Design Examples
Date: Wednesdays, March 13 & 20, 2019Registration: 5:15 pm
Program: 6:00 pmLocation: PG&E Auditorium
77 Beale StreetSan Francisco, CA 94015
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Introduction to FEMA P-2006, Example Application Guide for ASCE/SEI 41-13 Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings with Additional Commentary for ASCE/SEI 41-17
Since its original publication in 2006, ASCE/SEI 41, Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings, has become the consensus U.S. national standard for seismic evaluation and retrofitting. However, the methods in ASCE/SEI 41 are different in many ways from those used in the design of new buildings and can be challenging for those unfamiliar with its procedures. To assist users of the standard, the Applied Technology Council, with funding provided by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency and with assistance from SEAOC, published an example application guide for ASCE/SEI 41, referred to as the FEMA P-2006 document. FEMA P-2006 provides helpful guidance on the interpretation and the use of ASCE/SEI 41 through a set of step-by-step illustrated design examples that cover key selected topics.
Drawing from FEMA P-2006 material, this seminar will provide an overview of ASCE/SEI 41, including a discussion of its foundational principles, performance objectives, analysis procedures, and acceptance criteria. Following the overview, the seminar will present example applications for steel braced frame, tilt-up concrete, steel moment frame, and concrete shear wall buildings. The target audience for this seminar is both practicing engineers who have limited or no experience with ASCE/SEI 41 and those engineers who have used it in the past but have specific questions.
Night 1: Wednesday, March 13th, 2019• Part 1: Introduction and Overview (Bret Lizundia, Rutherford + Chekene)• Part 2: Performance Objectives, Analysis Procedures, and Acceptance Criteria (Brian McDonald, Exponent)• Part 3: Steel Moment Frame Example (Mark Moore, ZFA Structural Engineers)
Night 2: Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 • Part 4: Tier 1 Screening and Tier 2 Deficiency-Based Evaluation and Retrofit with Tilt-Up Concrete Example (Ron LaPlante, California Division of the State Architect)• Part 5: Steel Braced Frame Example (Mike Braund, Degenkolb Engineers)• Part 6: Concrete Shear Wall Example (Bret Lizundia, Rutherford + Chekene)
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Bootcamp Instructor: Christopher P. Martersteck, AIA, LEED AP, DBIA, AECPM
Chris has more than 40 years of experience in the A/E/C industry. He has led teams in Project, Program and Construction Management as well as Design-Build engagements for several international architecture, engineering and construction firms. As Director of Project Management and Integrated Services, he has been responsible for client relationships as well as training, development and management of project delivery processes for fully integrated and unbundled A/E services for commercial, corporate and institutional facilities. He has trained thousands of A/E/C PMs in the best practices of project delivery.
Payment Methods:1. Payment can be submitted via credit card during registration. Click here to access the registration page.2. Check**
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Please address check to:Structural Engineers Association of Northern California575 Market Street, Suite 2125San Francisco, CA 94105Memo: Bootcamp**Please contact the SEAONC office if you plan to pay by check.
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SE3 - Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
We began our December SE3 committee meeting with a question to our members - “What does Diversity and Inclusion mean to you?” Our group responded with the following:
“Making everyone feel like their contributions and opinions are valued”“Welcoming and respecting all regardless of personal traits or preferences”“Having people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives at the table”“Being comfortable enough to not cover stigmatized aspects of my identity (i.e., Bringing my ‘whole self’ to work)”
These among other responses are a start in capturing our collective voices as we develop our Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Initiative launch set for the Fall of 2019. We focus on expanding SE3’s mission with this launch as a means to dig deeper into the benefits of a diverse workforce. Oftentimes, “diversity” and “inclusion” are conflated and assumed to be one in the same thing. But the terms are in fact quite different. “In the context of the workplace, diversity equals representation. Without inclusion, however, the crucial connections that attract diverse talent, encourage their participation, foster innovation, and lead to business growth won’t happen.”1
“Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance”-Verna Myers, Diversity and Inclusion Expert
We hope to continue such conversations throughout the year and invite all SEAONC members to participate. The SE3 D&I Initiative is currently led by SE3 member Ji Su Lee, who is also active at ARUP’s San Francisco office in Diversity and Inclusion workshops and programs. If you are interested in joining our committee and helping with the D&I Initiative, please email us at [email protected].
1 Laura Sherbin, and Ripa Rashid. Diversity Doesn’t Stick Without Inclusion. Harvard Business Review, 1 Feb. 2017, hbr.org/2017/02/diversity-doesnt-stick-without-inclusion.
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2019 SEAONC Excellence in Engineering Awards -Call for Entries
Every year the Structural Engineers Association of Northern California (SEAONC) recognizes members and their firms for demonstrated outstanding achievements and excellence in structural engineering practice and project work. We are proud to announce our call for entries for the 2019 SEAONC Excellence in Engineering awards. Similar to years past, the award categories are Study/Research/Guidelines, Special-Use Structures, Infrastructure, Historic Preservation, Retrofit/Alteration, and New Construction. The SEAONC and SEAOC awards are integrated, and the winners of SEAONC awards will automatically be elevated to the state level. The 2019 SEAONC Awards will be recognized as a part of the May 2019 SEAONC dinner meeting and awards ceremony. If you should have any questions on the Excellence in Engineering awards, please contact the SEAONC office at (415) 974-5147 or contact us at [email protected].
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2019 SEAOC Convention P. O. Box 2590, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 | 916‐965‐1536 | E‐Mail [email protected] | Website https://convention.seaoc.org/
2019 SEAOC CONVENTION August 28 through August 30, 2019
Resort at Squaw Creek
CALL FOR PAPERS Deadline Extended to February 18, 2019
Abstracts are requested for papers to be presented as part of the Technical, Business Practice, and Younger Member Programs of the 2019 SEAOC Convention. The 88th Annual SEAOC Convention will be held at the Resort at Squaw Creek near Lake Tahoe, California, August 28 through August 30, 2019. The Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC) is respected as an authoritative world leader in the practice of structural and earthquake engineering, as a nationally influential participant in structural code and standard development, and as a valuable resource to practicing Structural Engineers in California. To this end, the 2019 SEAOC Convention Technical Committee’s goals are as follows: Create a program that supports the advancement of the structural engineering profession, including how we are
creating leaders, new and innovative information with practical and technical applications, global and social impacts, bringing together project teams, and supporting SEAOC’s vision for the future of structural engineering.
Provide a balanced program to include a variety of different topics and new delivery formats that engage the audience and are more interactive. Encourage as many different speakers and topics as possible.
Celebrate structural engineering excellence in all areas of practice and discuss how the profession can accomplish it. Provide an adequate time frame and formats for speakers to share information and allow for audience participation
including questions and answers. Create value‐added programs for attendees. Seek to provide presentations that are lively, motivating, and interactive.
Important Dates Deadline for Abstracts: On or Before February 18, 2019 Notification of Acceptance: March 29, 2019 Deadline for Final Paper: July 8, 2019 Deadline for PowerPoint Presentations: August 19, 2019
Guide for Authors Interested presenters should submit the following:
Presentation Title and Abstract of the Paper (300 words or less) Author(s), Presenter(s), Primary Contact E‐Mail Address, and Telephone Number Brief Bio of the Presenter (500 words or less) Photograph ‐ Headshot (.jpg format)
Please Note: All accepted presenters are required to register and attend the Convention. All papers presented at the 2019 SEAOC Convention will be published in the Convention Proceedings.
Submit Abstract to: 2019 SEAOC Convention Technical Program Committee Please include in the E‐Mail Subject “2019 SEAOC Convention Technical Abstract Submission” E‐Mail: [email protected] Mail: P.O. Box 2590, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Questions: Technical Committee Chair: John J. Weninger, S.E., Fellow SEAOC, [email protected] Administrator: Lori Campbell, [email protected]
Thank you to our annual PLATINUM sponsor Computers & Structures, Inc!
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Membership Postcard Design Contest
SEAONC is publishing a membership benefits postcard and needs your artistic help. Help graphically design an 8-1/2”x11” postcard for the “Top 10 Reasons to Join SEAONC”. The winning entry will receive a $200 Amazon gift card. Entries are due February 28, 2019. Send any questions to [email protected].
Entry Requirements –1. Front side must have content from the Top 10 Reasons to Join SEAONC. See the attachment for ideas for
content. The entry can use the content provide or modify wording and order of Top 10.2. Provide 3”x4” area and stamp area on back side.3. Backside must have content on how to join SEAONC and how membership will pay for itself. See the
attachment for ideas for content.4. Provide ½” minimum margin for printing.5. Submit entry form and pdf of postcard to [email protected] by February 28, 2019.6. Winners will be notified March 12, 2019.
To view an example click hereNote: SEAONC reserves the right to modify or partially use the winning design in the final printing and distribution.
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Coffman EngineersJob Position: Structural Engineer (5-10 years experience)Job Description: The right team is more than an advantage, it’s a game changer! Come work with a team of engineering professionals dedicated to excellence at Coffman Engineers’ Bay Area office.
Coffman Engineers is seeking a Structural Engineer with five to ten years of experience to assist in the design of commercial, institutional, and industrial structures for our Bay Area office located in Oakland, California. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, have a desire to work and grow with a multi-discipline engineering team and be willing to have fun.
Why You Want To Work HereYou could choose to work anywhere, so why work at Coffman Engineers? Because we are different – our culture sets us apart. Simply stated, we are a group of creative, high-performing people who like working together and believe that what we do makes a difference. Employees say that it feels like working with a group of friends in a small office while enjoying the benefits and perks of working for a large firm. Our culture isn’t the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do.
Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and a fun office environment. Our Bay Area office is conveniently located near Lake Merritt and 20th Street, just three blocks from BART. Whether it is delivering the best possible service to our clients, or competing in an office-wide curling competition, we welcome the dedicated and the driven. Join us.
Don’t take our word for it. Check out what others are saying:http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Coffman-Engineers-Reviews-E409809.htm
Coffman at a Glance:• 490 employees in 14 offices located in 8 states and 1 territory• Multi-discipline engineering services plus fire protection, corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• #212 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2018• #12 Best Firms to Work For - Multi-Discipline, Zweig Group, 2018• #30 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2018
Follow us!www.coffman.comTwitter: @CoffmanEngineerInstagram: @CoffmanEngineersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coffman-engineersFacebook: @CoffmanEngineers
Job Requirements:• A four-year degree in civil engineering or a related field• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering (preferred)• Registration as a P.E.• Registration as a S.E. (preferred)• 5 to 10 years of experience in the structural design of buildings or similar structures• Ability to work independently, and supervise the efforts of a small team• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with clients• Experience with computer analysis software systems• Excellent leadership, supervisory, and writing and verbal communication skills This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
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How to Apply/ContactYou must apply online for this position. If you are unable to complete our online application process, or if you need assistance to do so, let us know so we can provide a reasonable accommodation.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to create a user profile that allows you to manage the application process, answer a few questions, attach your resume and other documents and then submit. We look forward to learning more about you! If you are accessing this from outside our website, go to http://www.coffman.com/home/careers/openings/oakland-openings/ and open the appropriate position posting.
If you are experiencing problems applying through our system, please try again using a different browser or an updated version of your current browser. If that doesn’t work, please contact us directly.
This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled individuals. Coffman Engineers will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history.
Division of the State ArchitectJob Position: Senior Structural EngineerJob Description: The position is for structural plan review for projects at public school, community college, and state owned essential service facilities. Our plan review includes very diverse projects ranging from new school campuses to small tenant improvements or replacements of mechanical systems. Plan review is also done for seismic strengthening of existing buildings.
The Division of the State Architect is responsible for the plan review and construction oversight for all California kindergarten through 12th grade public schools, community colleges, and state owned essential service facilities for conformance with the California Building Code. We are looking to add four Senior Structural Engineers to our staff in the Oakland office. The pay and benefits are extremely competitive, including a defined benefit retirement plan. The monthly salary range is $9,827 to $12,297. Note that the salary range above does not reflect additional retention and geographic pay differentials of $300 per month and $250 per month respectively. The typical working hours allow for work / life balance. Our office is conveniently located a few minutes walk from the 12th Street BART Station.
A summary of requirements from the State website is listed below.
Job Requirements:Qualifications:• California Structural Engineers license• Five years experience, two years of which shall have been in charge of the structural design of major buildings.• College degree with a major in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering.• Broad knowledge of the California Building Code.• Familiarity with seismic strengthening design and ASCE-41.• Ability to judge the quality of structural engineering work in the office and field.• Analyze and apply recommendations in geotechnical reports.• Strong written and verbal communication skills.• Tact and diplomacy in dealing with internal and external customers.• Focus on customer service.• Familiarity with Bluebeam is a plus with DSA’s recent transition to Electronic Plan Review.
How to Apply / ContactTo apply for this position, you will need to log-in to www.jobs.ca.gov, create a user account, fill out an online exam documenting your experience, then complete the application. Simply search this website under “senior structural engineer” (the position is for the Department of General Services in Alameda County – JC #142700). The application deadline is February 22, 2019.
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FBA Inc. Structural EngineersJob Position: Senior Structural EngineerJob Description: FBA, Inc. Structural Engineers is a consulting firm specializing in the design of high density multi-family residential and mixed use structures. From our centrally located office in Hayward, we have been serving local and national clients since 1997. Our activities include structural design, evaluation and repair, seismic assessment and retrofit, and engineered demolition. We value our reputation for integrity and providing quality service. Our commitment to offering hands-on participation with our clients, as well as a welcoming and friendly in-office environment are keys to our success.
We are looking to add an experienced wood frame structural engineer to our team that has expertise with high density multi-family residential and mixed use structures. As an engineer on our team, you will perform structural design and analysis, direct the preparation of construction documents, and provide construction administration for 3 to 5 story multi-unit residential wood frame projects. Strong fundamentals in structural analysis and design experience in materials other than wood is a plus.
Job Requirements: We are seeking a Senior Engineer/Project Manager with the following minimum qualifications:Select requirements for this role include:• Minimum 8+ years of structural engineering experience.• Strong structural analysis design and management skills.• Ability to manage support staff and coordinate with other disciplines.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Experience with RISA and ENERCALC• Revit experience is a plus but not required• California PE required (SE license preferred)
We offer the following:• Opportunities for growth and the chance for ambitious, confident engineers to run projects from start to finish• A large variety of design projects including both residential and commercial• Fast-paced, co-operative, and supportive team-based work environment• Competitive compensation and benefits• 401(k) with matching contribution• Medical, Vision & Dental benefits
How to Apply/ContactEmail cover letters and resumes to [email protected] only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
Forell/Elsesser EngineersJob Position: Engineer/Senior EngineerJob Description: The successful candidate will be responsible for design and delivery of quality structural projects from design through construction administration under the oversight of the Project Principal, often working on several projects concurrently.
Job Requirements: Qualifications• Professional Engineer or Structural Engineer registered in the State of California.• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering
Technical Ability• Professional Engineer or Structural Engineer registered in the State of California.• Technical expertise and thorough knowledge of structural analysis and design• Thorough knowledge of building systems and ability to design and analyze steel, concrete and wood structures• Thorough knowledge of building non-structural systems• Ability to conceive and develop structures compatible with architectural and building system needs and requirements• Ability to effectively review work of others, and locate and correct errors
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• Knowledge of CBC, ACI, AISC, NDS codes• Ability to work successfully with team members and consultants to produce high quality work on time and on budget• Ability to develop and articulate design criteria• Ability to verbally, graphically and textually communicate design criteria, issues, decisions and recommendations• Ability to write technical reports• Commitment to continuing education, self-development and growth• Ability to provide a high level of client service• Demonstrate a proficient knowledge of Revit
Management Ability (Senior Engineer)• Project leadership ability• Ability to respond to and assume responsibility• Ability to produce fee proposals• Ability to provide guidance to Engineers and Structural Designers• Ability to handle several design and construction projects at one time
How to Apply / ContactWe are looking for someone with excellent technical skills and a strong desire to learn and grow in our firm and who wants to join an exciting and thoughtful team that actively encourages and supports individual professional growth through ongoing education, training, and mentoring.
Forell/Elsesser offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, 401 (k) plan and profit sharing.
Qualified candidates should forward their resumes and cover letter to [email protected].
Mar Structural DesignJob Position: Structural EngineerJob Description: Do you have a passion for creative design? If you are inspired to grow in an exciting and collaborative environment, please email us a thoughtful note telling us about yourself. Mar Structural Design is looking for skilled and enthusiastic engineers. We are a mission-driven firm on the forefront of performance-based seismic design and sustainable design. Excellent engineering skills are expected along with a commitment to continual learning.
Job Requirements: Our ideal candidate has at least four years of design office experience, a Master’s Degree in structural engineering, and is licensed in California. They enjoy working collaboratively, thrive on reciprocal learning and demonstrate a knack for seeing the “whole project.” Architectural training, experience designing in several structural materials, the ability to create thoughtful design details and an interest in high-performance seismic and sustainable design are all considered pluses. This is an opportunity to shape both your career and our robust growing firm. Mar Structural Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits.
How to Apply / ContactSend your resume and cover letter to Taline Mitten at [email protected]
Tipping Structural EngineersJob Position: Structural EngineerJob Description: Since 1983, Tipping Structural Engineers has been pushing the boundaries of engineering to achieve our clients’ business and project goals. Our innovation and expertise have been recognized by our peers (NCSEA, SEAOC, SEAONC and ATC/SEI) with 41 awards for excellence in engineering across 19 projects thus far.
TSE is a firm that cultivates continual improvement and growth. We actively support innovation, continuous learning, knowledge sharing and the personal growth and development of our staff and principals. We work to build collaborative relationships within our firm, and with our clients, design-and-construction partners, and vendors. Moreover, we seek to unleash enthusiasm, creativity, passion and a sense of ownership and responsibility in all our members in order to create the best workplace possible.
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We are seeking two types of candidates -- with 1 to 3 years, and with 3 to 7 years of professional experience -- to join our team.
Job Requirements:Our ideal candidate: you have a master’s in structural engineering and a professional engineer’s license in the State of California, an interest in high-performance seismic and sustainable design and a knack for “whole-project” seeing. In addition:• You thrive on collaborating and communicating with others to expand possibilities and create positive contributions.• You actively seek to grow your interpersonal skills and social intelligence.• You are adaptable and willing to equally consider the diverse opinions and solutions of others.• You strive toward excellence and continually innovate for learning and improvement.• You are self-challenging, evaluating your assumptions with powerful questions and redefining problems.• You are passionate about contributing to and supporting the long-term vision of the organization you belong to.
You have demonstrable engineering expertise evidenced by:• A good understanding of the dynamic behavior of structures, including nonlinear behavior;• An ability to solve engineering problems independently and catch errors before they impact a project;• Proven ability to take independent, responsible charge of increasing proportions of a project;• An ability to draw, sketch, and detail in ways that convey your design intention and leave little room for misinterpretations by the builder;
• Your calculations or analytic reports and presentations employ visual elements to convey the significant aspects of your findings, considering the audience for which they are prepared;
• A facility with AutoCAD, Revit, PERFORM-3D, RAM Structural System, RAM Concept, and RISA;• An awareness of project budgets and the ability to judiciously tailor work to meet them;• A good understanding of current standards of practice, including ASCE 7, ASCE 41, CBC, ACI, AISC, NDS; and• A mastery of statics.
How to Apply/ContactPlease send a cover letter introducing yourself to us and expressing how you might creatively contribute to TSE, along witha resume, to [email protected].
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.
(Please note: communications from recruiters will be ignored.)
Ware Associates Architecture & EngineeringJob Position: Structural Design Project EngineerJob Description: Ware Associates, an award-winning Oakland-based architecture and engineering firm, seeks a talented and creative Structural Design Project Engineer. Our projects explore the nature of materials, the relationship between structure and space, and the optimization of form. They include new construction and retrofit in civic, institutional, commercial, residential, and recreational buildings. At Ware Associates you will enjoy the opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects in a collaborative and nurturing, professional environment.
Ideal candidate possesses PE, MSSE and 3-5 years of experience in structural/seismic analysis, structural design of buildings and connection details. Dual-degree or strong interest in architectural design desirable. Must have excellent verbal and writing skills and an interest in working in a technically challenging and creative office. This position will be responsible for the design and delivery of projects from schematic design through construction administration under the oversight of a Professional Engineer.
Job Requirements:Desired:• Masters Degree in Structural Engineering• PE or SE Licensed in the State of California
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• 3+ years of experience in structural design and analysis• Experience designing and detailing in all structural construction materials• Working knowledge of codes including CBC, ASCE 7 & 41, ACI 318, AISC, and NDS• Proficient in AutoCAD. REVIT, Enercalc, RISA 3D, ETABS, as well as customizing Excel spreadsheets• Knowledge of building non-structural systems
We support professional growth through ongoing education and training. We offer competitive salary and a benefits package including retirement and medical plans. Salary negotiable and commensurate with experience. Learn more about Ware Associates, Inc by visiting our website.
How to Apply / ContactPlease send resume and cover letter to [email protected]. No phone calls please.