Structural Engineer

How Your Role will Shape Our Success

We are looking for a talented and experienced Structural Engineer to contribute to the successful execution of various structural engineering projects. This position will play a key role in project management, structural analysis, design, and coordination. As a Structural Engineer, you will work closely with our team of Engineers and Architects to ensure the timely completion of projects while maintaining the highest standards of quality and innovative solutions.

Walker is a multi-service firm of engineers, architects, and consultants with expertise in parking, structural engineering, structural forensics, structural and architectural restoration, and building envelope consulting that are fully committed to providing structural and architectural solutions.

What Sets Us Apart?

Walker is 100% employee-owned! Join us and become part of a company where you have a direct stake in our success.

What makes this opportunity even more exciting is our true ownership program. At Walker, our equity-based model allows shareholders to directly benefit from the firm’s success, rather than a traditional ESOP that focuses only on stock appreciation. It’s a unique chance to grow with a company that values its people.

What You’ll Do

Performs work which involves conventional types of plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment, with increasingly complex engineering challenges under the guidance of senior engineers.

Assists in the preparation of project documents, calculations, reports, and drawings.

Supports project managers in maintaining project schedules and deliverables.

Develops and implements project studies and determines appropriate structural system with oversight from senior engineers and project managers.

Collects data pertinent to the project design, including surveys, codes, soils, and other required information.

Serves as a member of project teams and performs design tasks with increasing levels of responsibility

Perform structural modeling, analysis, and design for gravity and lateral design of structures including concrete, masonry, and steel members.

Assists the Project Manager during all phases of a project.- Reviews documents and recommends revisions where required.

Visits site to observe construction; submits Field Report to Project Manager.- Attends client meetings (technical) as required.

Reviews shop drawings and responds to field questions on design with support from senior engineers as needed.- Contributes to projects of varying size and complexity.

Participates in mentoring and knowledge-sharing opportunities while continuing to develop technical expertise.

Actively pursues professional development opportunities and progress toward PE licensure, if not already licensed.

What You Bring

Education Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited University, Master's degree preferred.

Other Requirements

3-5 years of experience in structural design of large multifamily residential, hotel/hospitality, and/or parking.

Experience in structural design and analysis including concrete, steel, masonry, lateral systems for seismic performance, and familiarity with post-tensioned and/or precast construction methods.

EIT required and/or Professional Engineer licensure preferred.

Ability to design solutions to complex engineering problems.

Solid knowledge of structural engineering.

Strong computer, writing, communication, and team skills are necessary.

Experience in the design and construction of parking garages preferred.

We offer a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support our employees’ well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including:

• Annual discretionary bonus program
• Opportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee-owned!
• Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance
• Mental wellness benefits
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts
• 529 college savings plan
• A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays
• 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times
• 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves
• Paid parental leave that allows an additional week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs
• Paid community involvement hours
• Tuition and licensure reimbursement and sponsorship of professional memberships
• Internal conferences and professional development opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups