PROJECT ENGINEER II – Inspections Division

As a Project Engineer II you will be a customer-facing, consulting engineer for clients involved with residential and commercial construction. You will perform forensic inspections where you will be charged with identifying structural issues, performing root-cause analysis, specifying functional repairs, and articulating concerns in real time to clients that range in their familiarity with construction and their knowledge of buildings. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform a wide range of field inspections congruent with the “Project Engineer II” tier, which  include projects similar to the following examples:  
    • Drywall cracks/ uneven floors on 1-story house that is less than 3,000 SF that are not brand-new homes.  
    • Decks.  
    • Unpermitted screen porch.  
    • Deterioration of floors on 1-story house that is less than 3,000 SF.  
    • Broken roof truss/modified roof truss.  
    • Wall removal for ranch house.  
    • Certification of completed work.  
    • Localized damage from disastrous events (tree impacts, car impacts, fires, etc.) 
    • Other inspections as assigned.  
  • Successfully manage client questions in a real-time consulting relationship. 
  • Quickly resolve instances of miscommunication about work product.  
  • Calculate structural loads and allowable soil-bearing pressure per the NC Building Code,  IBC, and other codes as required.  
  • Prepare structural calculations, specifications, and detailed construction documents for structural systems.  
  • Develop high-quality client deliverables within committed turnaround times. 
  • Analyze structures and building sites using various structural engineering software. 
  • Continually improve design materials, spreadsheets, standard language, etc. 
  • Work alongside, support, and cover for team members so all work product is completed. 
  • Strategically and professionally represent Stonewall Structural Engineering in client engagement meetings both in-person and over the phone.  

EDUCATION & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or other related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of related experience. 
  • North Carolina Engineering Intern (EI) Certification 
  • Dynamic problem solver  
  • Strong ability to articulate engineering concepts in simple terms  
  • Organized and able to multi-task effectively with attention to detail  
  • Excellent customer service skills  
  • A clean and organized writing style. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Eligible for hybrid onsite.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Performance of site visits and other fieldwork often requires crawling through confined spaces beneath structures and/or traversing and climbing through unfinished attics.

HOW TO APPLY
If you believe you fit the description and desire to advance your career at Stonewall Structural Engineering, please submit your résumé, cover letter, and any letters of recommendation.