Kubala Engineers, a PBK family company, is an innovative structural engineering firm which empowers its employees to build strong relationships and deliver unprecedented customer service and design integrity to its clients nationwide.Kubala Engineers specializes in comprehensive structural engineering planning and design services, including but not limited to structural building and bridge design, structural renovations and retrofits, re-purpose/re-use studies, structural assessments, long-range master planning, maintenance planning, and forensic investigations. Our engineers have extensive experience and knowledge of structural engineering for education (K-12 and Higher Ed), commercial, religious, healthcare, sports & entertainment, hospitality, retail, and federal/government projects.

The Structural Engineering Leader at McGranahanPBK | Kubala Engineers works independently but still under the direct supervision of the group Principal. You would provide the structural design, either directly or indirectly to other members of the project team and would be the primary conduit for all project coordination tasks internally within the structural team and externally with other disciplines, architecture, MEP, etc. You would also be expected to manage the project during the Construction Administration Phase and either directly or indirectly review / manage shop drawings, RFI’s, site visits, OAC meetings as needed during the construction phase. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth and career advancement within our progressive Structural engineering firm. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package. An attentive, client-oriented personality with a knack for creative problem solving will succeed in this position.

Your Impact:

• Build and oversee the structural team in the Pacific Northwest.
• Participate in coordination meetings with other disciplines and design review meetings with various supervisors, clients, and owners. Attend work sessions with various owner-client agencies to discuss scope of work and our structural design methodology.
• Coordinate the design and documentation required to complete the construction documents on a given project schedule and within the desired budget.
• Author and maintain structural specifications, select procedures for construction, determine materials and member sizes, and complete all necessary calculations needed for proper design.
• Shop drawing reviews, RFI’s (requests for information), change proposal requests, and change orders and incorporate changes into the project documents.
• Utilize written and verbal communication skills to relay and translate design and coordination items to project team members and author defensible engineering reports, memos, and email correspondence.
• Provide site observations / site walks during construction and author reports based on the walk / observation.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with Structural emphasis. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Structural Engineering license, S.E. in State of Washington.
• A minimum of 10 years of full-time progressive structural engineering experience is required.
• Three or more years of experience in multi-discipline project team leadership preferred.
• Strong understanding of state building codes and all applicable design codes including ASCE, AISC, ACI, MSJC, NDS, etc.
• Proficiency in common structural engineering and office tools including ETABS, SAFE, RISA, RAM, ENERCALC, Excel, Bluebeam, etc.
• Proficiency in design of various structural materials including steel, concrete, masonry, wood etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Eligible employees receive an annual performance bonus depending on McGranahanPBK | Kubala Engineers profitability and individual performance. McGranahanPBK | Kubala Engineers employees are offered medical, dental, and vision insurance, an employee assistance program, a learning & development program, and an employee referral bonus program. A Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA) is available depending upon the employee’s choice of health insurance coverage. Employees are also covered by life insurance and long-term disability insurance. Employees may enroll in the McGranahanPBK | Kubala Engineers 401(k) plan with discretionary matching contributions after eligibility has been met. Employees accrue a minimum of 2 weeks of paid time off during their first year with McGranahanPBK | Kubala Engineers, an additional week of paid time off during our winter break (12/26-12/31), 5 days of sick leave, and we observe 9 1/2 holidays. The expected pay range for this position, based on experience, skills, and knowledge applicable to the role is $115,000-150,000.

McGranahanPBK | Kubala Engineers is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and expects all employees to support our equal employment opportunity policy. The firm is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can work in a productive, respectful, and professional environment. We do not tolerate discrimination against our employees based on their race, sex/gender, religion/creed, political ideology, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, national origin, genetics/genetic markers, military or Veterans status, sexual orientation, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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