KGS Group is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Structural department in our Granite Bay, CA office.
About Us
We are KGS Group, an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout North America. We’re different than traditional engineering firms. We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our clients and people first. We have the discipline to consistently deliver KGS Quality, never taking the easy way out. We always look closer and dig deeper. And no matter the project, we care enough to do it right.
As an employee-owned company, we’re invested in our work and our people. Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. With the extensive, wide-ranging expertise within our company, you’ll have countless opportunities to learn and grow.
The Role
In this role, you’ll manage structural design of multi-discipline projects from the proposal stage through to completion, including establishment and maintenance of budgets and schedules.
Key Responsibilities:
- You will provide structural design of small to large commercial, hydroelectric, and industrial projects.
- Working in a team environment with our other structural department personnel, management and administrative staff, you will prepare tender and construction documents or reports.
- You will prepare technical reports.
- As a senior member of our structural team, you’ll also mentor junior staff and manage support personnel as required.
About You
To fill the role, we’re looking for an applicant to bring forward a good mix of qualifications and previous experiences. Some highlights could include:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering specializing in structural design from a recognized university.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in structural engineering with demonstrated technical (analysis, code and regulations reviews, design calculations, technical report writing) and project management skills (writing project progress reports, tracking budgets and maintaining schedules). Experience with hydroelectric generation facilities would be an asset.
- Proficiency with vibration and dynamic analysis of concrete and steel structures using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Software such as SAP2000, ANSYS, and/or RISA.
- Must be registered, or eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Washington as well as eligible for registration as a professional engineer in the state of California, and other states would be an asset.
- Previous consulting experience is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Availability to periodically travel to project sites on an as required basis for ½ day or 1-day site visits, typically for data collection, review of construction or attendance at coordination or design review meetings.
- Ability to adapt to and meet the challenges of a variety of different projects from clients in many different industries.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability/willingness to undergo security clearance checks.
The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $150,000 annually.
Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including candidate’s experience, skills, and location. KGS Group is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent compensation and benefits package.
KGS Group welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Upon request, KGS Group will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process.
