Senior Structural Engineer

Job Description:

Senior Structural Engineer

Description

Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Job Summary

Pay Rate
$132,346.00/annually - $200,505.00/annually

The initial annual salary for this assignment is negotiable between $132,346.00 - $159,166.63 commensurate with education and experience.


Reports To
Manager of Civil and Structural Engineering.


Current Assignment

The current vacancy is a capital funded position and may be subject to time and funding limitations.
Days off are generally Saturday & Sunday but working variable shifts including night and weekends will be required.

Incumbents in this position will receive assignments on a variety of ongoing projects, including planning, design, procurement, and engineering support during construction, operations, and maintenance of assets.

Duties and Responsibilities are, but not limited to, the following:

•Prepare complex design calculations, drawing, technical specifications and other documents independently.
•Design support during construction: design optimization, unforeseen site conditions, constructability improvements, and recommendation on construction sequencing and logistics.
•Review and assess complex project documentation such as drawings, basis of design documents, specifications, reports, calculations, and shop drawings.
•Provide review and guidance for project non-conformances and operations issues.
•Documents structural review activities in formal report, technical memoranda, Bluebeam Studio sessions, and spreadsheet-based comment lists.
•Present all findings and recommendations to project team and track implementation throughout design and construction.
•Perform site visit to document field conditions, develop detailed drawings or sketches and prepare structural assessment reports of existing structures independently.
•Assist and coordinate with Maintenance personnel to provide day-to-day support including structures repair and upgrades and asset management.
•Establish constructive and effective relationships with internal and external project team members, contractors, and customers to facilitate understanding and collaboration throughout all project phases.
•Interdisciplinary partnership to improve quality and coordination of design concepts.

Ideal incumbents will demonstrate the following skills beyond the minimum qualifications:

•Excellent in developing solutions independently, or with very minimum guidance.
•Must have design experience on a diverse array of building projects through all phases of design and construction (field and office).
•Expertise in seismic design and analysis in high seismic zones using both code-based and performance-based approach.
•Expertise in assessment and retrofit of existing buildings (ASCE 41).
•Expertise in using design software for structural analysis (ETABS, RAM, SAP2000, SAFE, etc.), general collaboration software (i.e. BlueBeam Studio) and CAD and BIM software (e.g AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks etc.).
•Experience with peer reviews and/or due diligence studies.
•Experience with California building design codes and material specific standards.
•Knowledge of structural products and costs.
•Excellent communication skills, including the ability to make clear presentations, produce concise technical reports, and explain complex/technical issues to technical & non-technical audience.
•Continued development of expertise and awareness of innovations in the industry; demonstrable expertise in one or more specific types of structures or major components (i.e. steel, concrete, timber, high-rise cores, etc.)
•Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
•Ability to work during overnight and weekend.

Examples of Duties

Performs complex and advanced structural engineering duties in the preparation of structural engineering design plans and specifications for the District facilities such as stations, buildings, aerial structures, and other structures.

Performs engineering design calculations, prepares engineering design drawings and specifications, and construction cost estimates; provides design support during construction.

Inspects equipment or facility; analyzes and makes recommendations on engineering solutions for repair, modifications or maintenance.

Prepares and coordinates the preparation of construction feasibility studies and cost estimates; defines scope and develops conceptual plans; prepares structural engineering design project proposals for management review and approval.

Provides assistance in obtaining outside consultant services; schedules consultant proposal submissions; participates in evaluation of consultant proposals.

Coordinates engineering work with that of other engineering divisions and public agencies; administers control of required documentation for assigned structural engineering design project contracts.

As assigned, may participate in the selection of engineering staff; provides engineering guidance to lower level staff in their area of work including structural engineering design methods, procedures and techniques.

Reviews contractor submittals for conformance to drawings and specifications; interprets plan and specifications to construction staff; prepares design contract revisions and change orders.

Initiates and evaluates design and field engineering changes during construction; takes field measurements of completed items of work; inspects construction at substantial and final completion stages.

Prepares engineering reports, manuals and other correspondence related to work activities.

Participates in the preparation and administration of the structural engineering design program budget; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures.

Prepares analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.

Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of structural engineering.

As assigned, conducts field inspections, site investigation and field materials testing duties.



Minimum Qualifications

Education :
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in structural engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience :
Three (3) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable professional structural engineering experience.

License or Certificate :
Registration as a professional engineer in the State of California.

Other Requirements :
Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record
Must be physically able to conduct field inspections and investigations as assigned

Substitution :
Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of :

• Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive structural engineering design and construction program
• Principles and practices of structural engineering design and construction
• Principles and practices of project scheduling and management
• Principles and practices of project budgeting
• Principles and practices of engineering cost estimating
• Methods and techniques of field measuring and testing
• Advanced mathematical principles
• Principles and practices of contract preparation and administration and management
• Terminology, methods, practices, and techniques used in structural engineering report preparation
• Current office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers
• Specialized computer programs or systems utilized in structural engineering project design including CADD
• Principles of lead supervision and training
• Related building codes, regulations, and provisions
• Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations

Skill/Ability in :

• Developing, reviewing, and modifying complex structural engineering design drawings, specifications, and plans
• Leading, organizing and reviewing the work of lower level engineering staff
• Interpreting and explaining District policies and procedures
• Developing engineering project work scopes, criteria, budgets and schedules
• Analyzing structural engineering problems, evaluating alternatives and recommending solutions
• Managing and administering structural engineering contracts
• Preparing clear and concise reports
• Performing field inspections and taking measurements
• Understanding and following oral and written instructions
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
  
  

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The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov .

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs .

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification.

Highlights

• Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out)
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available)
• Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
  • 2% @ 55 (Classic Members)
  • 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members)
  • 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic)
  • 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA)
  • Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details)
• Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax)
  • 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65
• Deferred Compensation & Roth 457
• Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year)
• Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District)
• Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays
• Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Survivor Benefits through BART
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care
• Commuter Benefits
• Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members.

Closing Date/Time: 5/4/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$132,346.00 - $200,505.00 Annually