Jobs – Senior / Associate Engineer – Atlanta

SENIOR/ASSOCIATE ENGINEER

Post Date: May 31, 2024
Close Date: Open until filled
Location: Atlanta, GA

EQUILIBRIUM is looking for a Senior/Associate Engineer to join our team in Atlanta. This role is a critical hire for a company that is growing quickly and has a very bright future.

EQUILIBRIUM is an award-winning mid-sized consulting Structural Engineering firm working on a diverse range of ambitious projects both locally and internationally. EQUILIBRIUM was founded in Vancouver in 1998 with a focus on progressive and innovative building projects, sustainability-oriented construction, and particularly projects utilizing timber construction.

While still based in Vancouver, BC, we are growing our presence in the US and France with our offices in Atlanta, GA and Paris respectively.

We have many exciting projects on the go in the US including two large projects at Georgia Tech, a large mass timber corporate office building in California, a mass timber guitar-shaped airport terminal in Macon, GA (yes, you read that right), and ongoing work on two separate grant-funded research projects.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a talented and ambitious structural engineer with 8+ years of experience to join our growing team. The role provides the opportunity to work on our most high-profile projects around the world, while also working directly alongside the management team, providing an opportunity for long-term career development within our growing company.

WHAT YOU’LL GET UP TO
– Manage significant projects that raise the bar for sustainability and the integration of structure and architecture.
– Develop structural solutions that do more than just meet code… you will design structures that are strong, resilient, sustainable, and directly contribute to the architecture of the building.
– Perform structural analysis and develop designs from concept through construction with the support of the Equilibrium team.
– Communicate your designs to our drafting team and coordinate the development of structural BIM models and drawings.
– Have active involvement in design coordination with other consultants, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders for your projects.
– Have the opportunity to participate in internal committees (sustainability, technical standards, social, etc.) that help to foster your growth and keep Equilibrium on the leading edge.
– An opportunity to be involved with business development.
– Exact responsibilities will be dependent on experience level.

REQUIREMENTS
– Located in Atlanta or willing to relocate.
– Valid work status in the US.
– Bachelor’s Degree from a Civil/Structural Engineering program required. Master’s degree preferred.
– Licensed Engineer in the US (PE/SE).
– Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in a similar role.
– Interest in mass timber. Mass timber experience a bonus.
– Interest in embodied carbon and minimizing the climate impact of structural design.
– Seismic analysis and design experience an asset.
– Experience with structural analysis software such as RFEM, RSTAB, ETABS, SAFE, GSA, Tedds, RAM etc.

SKILLS
– Strong communication skills a must. Must thrive while working in a collaborative environment.
– Enthusiasm and love for learning.
– Disciplined work ethic with great attitude and energy.
– Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects and teams concurrently.
– Organized, self-motivated, pro-active, detail-oriented, and willing to take on new challenges.
– Problem-solver and critical thinker.
– A desire to partake in business development and relationship building with Clients.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT EQUILIBRIUM
EQUILIBRIUM is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and ability including:

– A truly great culture that recognizes our employees as our greatest asset.
– Opportunities for career progression in a growing company.
– Performance bonuses.
– Retirement fund matching.
– Competitive health benefits.
– Three weeks minimum PTO for all employees.
– Annual adventure bonus (please ask about this!).
– Continuing education allowance.
– Great work environment in an office tower next to the Sandy Springs MARTA station, plus the ability to work from home.

All applicants should submit a resume to [email protected].
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