Restoration Engineer

Location: Austin, TX

Employment Type: Full-time regular

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding environment where you are involved in identifying existing structures' deterioration/ distress and providing cost-effective solutions to extend these structures' lifespan? If so, you have found the perfect spot!

As a Restoration Engineer at Walker Consultants, you will work with existing structures ranging from forensic investigation, behavior evaluation, repair design and budgeting preparation of repair documents, and construction administration. You will work with a wide variety of structure types including commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-family residential, among others.

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

$90,000 - $100,000 a year

Responsibilities:

-Assists in the planning, budgeting, scheduling, conducting, or coordination of detailed phases of the engineering work on a project.

-Serves as lead investigator in engineering aspects of a project.

-Assists in training restoration project engineers.

-Assists with the acquisition of technical support personnel.

-Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice and projects with special requirements, and unusual features.

-Assists the Project Manager or performs project management duties during all phases of a project.

-Prepares and reviews restoration/repair/rehabilitation reports, drawings, and specifications

-Review shop drawings and respond to field questions on repair projects.

-Peer reviews.

-Coordinating and directing office technical and administrative staff.

-Proposal preparation.

-Maintaining quality, budgets, schedules, etc.

Qualifications

-Master's Degree or higher in Structural Engineering

-5+ years of demonstrated proficiency

-Texas Professional Engineering License required

-Ability to investigate and design repair solutions to complex engineering problems

Why Walker Consultants?

Walker offers various comprehensive services spanning structural integrity and building performance, encompassing forensic investigations, building envelope analysis, and restoration. Our forensic specialists excel in pinpointing the underlying causes of intricate issues, be it structural complexities, architectural hurdles, or building envelope uncertainties. Leveraging thorough investigations, meticulous assessments, and advanced analyses, we deliver enduring solutions.

The building envelope's significance transcends protection; it profoundly influences energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and aesthetic allure. Our building envelope experts ensure continuity, durability, and performance, maintaining project integrity from inception to a structure's lengthy service life. With a broad geographic footprint across the United States, Walker's extensive presence allows swift responses to local demands while harnessing the proficiency of our adept designers and practitioners.

Join Us!

We know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right person for this role-or another opportunity on our team.

At Walker Consultants, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or in the workplace, please let us know-we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.