Structural Engineer II-III

Structural Engineer II-III

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Posting date: 6/2/25Location: Charlotte, NC to Atlanta, GAZAPATA is a full-service architecture and engineering company with operations throughout the Continental United States in support of Department of Defense, federal government, and private sector clients. The company is seeking a Structural Engineer II or III to work out of either the Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA office.Position Summary:This position requires structural design for a variety of projects, including new buildings and infrastructure construction, structural upgrades, forensic investigations, and military/commercial/industrial renovation. Responsible for design and detailing for production of structural working drawings at a level commensurate with experience. Other duties may include assisting in the preparation of written reports, preparing specifications or construction cost estimates, conducting site visits to document conditions, and coordinating directly with both in-house and outside professionals. Experience applying the skills required for Department of Defense facilities, including demonstrating an understanding of the unique requirements of the active military, is regarded as a plus. Provide additional support to others as needed.Responsibilities/Duties:This position's main responsibilities include performing structural design of new buildings, renovations of existing facilities, and technical review of structural systems and details. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing and detailing complex buildings in steel, concrete, masonry, and timber. We are seeking a well-rounded engineer who has experience with office or warehouse buildings, industrial facilities, and utility facilities. Other duties include site visits, technical report writing, preparation of project specifications and drawings, providing support to other team members, and frequent design coordination with other professional disciplines, both in-house and outside of the company. Mentoring junior staff in technical concepts is a key component of this role, along with reviewing their work as part of our internal QA/QC process. Experience applying the Unified Facilities Criteria to Department of Defense facilities, including demonstrating an understanding of the unique requirements of the active military, is regarded as a plus.

Prepares structural design of buildings including foundations, gravity and lateral systems, and appurtenances supporting architectural featuresPrepares detailed calculation packages documenting building design and suitable for third party reviewConducts detailed technical review of complex structural projects prepared in-house or by consultants to verify that design code requirements are being met, appropriate methods are being employed, and calculations have been correctly performedEvaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making substantial engineering adaptations and modifications to assigned projectsPrepares complete structural deliverables, including drawings, narratives, specifications, and calculation packagesPrepares or reviews cost estimates as requiredConducts project site visits to document conditions and to perform structural observationsAssists in the preparation of written reportsAssists in serving as a technical consultant concerning facilities planning, design, construction and/or maintenance for different categories of facilities

Qualifications:

BS in Structural Engineering (MS preferred)Current PE license and ability to be licensed by comity in other statesMinimum 10 years structural design experienceProficiency in building codes and standards, including IBC, ASCE 7, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), ACI, AISC, TMS402/602, and NDSFamiliarity with ASCE 41 and performance-based design a plusProficiency in structural analysis software such as RISA Suite and Tekla Tedds, is requiredProficiency in AutoCAD and Revit a plusExperience in non-linear and dynamic analysis a plusMilitary facilities design is preferredFamiliarity with Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) is preferredStrong communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills

ZAPATA offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability and life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and 401(k) participation.All employment offers are contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check and drug screen. ZAPATA participates in E-Verify.EOE/AA - Disabled/VeteransVEVRAA Federal contractor. ZAPATA desires priority referrals.Drug-Free Workplace